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The Colorado Rockies haven’t exactly had a quiet off-season. They hired an entirely new front office and coaching staff as the organization begins their much needed modernization and rebuild efforts. They’ve signed two veteran free agents in Michael Lorenzen and Willi Castro to Major League deals, acquired Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks, brought on […]
From Purple Row | 9 days ago | 1 read
David Lesky looks at who could be a candidate to lead off for the Royals. If what we saw from Garcia in 2025 is real, and the Royals are betting on it with the contract extension, he fits as a pretty traditional leadoff hitter that blends old school with new school…. I think the argument […]
From Royals Review | 9 days ago | 0 reads
Good morning, baseball fans! The newest member of the San Francisco Giants, Harrison Bader, joined The Max Mannis Podcast earlier this week to discuss his decision to join the Giants’ organization. During the episode, Bader discusses his approach to facing his new team’s biggest rivals and reigning World Series champions (boo), the Los Angeles Dodgers. […]
From McCovey Chronicles | 9 days ago | 1 read
Last year, on July 31st, the New York Yankees traded prospects Roc Riggio and Ben Shields to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for right-handed reliever Jake Bird, who had a 3.49 FIP to that point, albeit with a 4.73 ERA, in 53.1 innings. Unfortunately, he imploded upon reaching the Bronx, and just three outings were […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 9 days ago | 4 reads
Artemi Panarin's days as a New York Ranger are coming to an end, and there's a very good possibility his next stop with be on the west coast. Rangers GM Chris Drury has been working the phones for weeks, trying to facilitate a move that Panarin would approve, and now it sounds like both sides are working together after Panarin was scratched in the Rangers game Wednesday. A game the Rangers lost 5-2 against the New York Islanders. Panarin has reportedly been told if he doesn't approve a trade o...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 9 days ago | 1 read
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been busy this offseason in both free agency and the trade market. The team signed designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn and traded for Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe, improving their offense. However, they have been slated for another big trade. Bleacher Report writer Kerry Miller suggested a trade that would send […]
From Bucs Dugout | 9 days ago | 1 read
All’s well that ends well for Barcelona in the group phase of the Champions League. They didn’t start the campaign in top form, but they made a spirited run at the end to claim a very valuable top eight finish, and with it, a direct spot in the round of 16. The accomplishment was even […]
From Barca Blaugranes | 9 days ago | 0 reads
Hello, friends. There are now 56 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day, which is to say, real baseball will be back exactly eight weeks from today. That’s fun! Or will it be fun? I guess that’s up to the team that disappointed us last year. Only eleven days remain before WBC-participating pitchers and catchers are […]
From Camden Chat | 9 days ago | 1 read
It’s really, really hard to think about spring as everyone in the tri-state area continues to dig out from massive amounts of snow, but the Phillies equipment trucks will be setting out for Clearwater on Tuesday. Soon enough we’ll have some real news to share and discuss rather than whatever passes for news in this […]
From The Good Phight | 9 days ago | 0 reads
The Islanders met a moribund rival and soundly defeated the Rangers, who logged their fewest shots ever in the history of this derby rivalry. That team over there looked to be sleepwalking, outside of a few dangerous chances that the Isles maddeningly conceded. Maybe it was a bit of numbed shock in reaction to Artemi […]
From Lighthouse Hockey | 9 days ago | 0 reads
The offseason weeks continue to blow by as we’re nearly done with January already, and spring training is officially around the corner. The Yankees’ retooling appears all but over barring a last-minute deal falling into place, and while Brian Cashman has done his best to defend against the impression that they’re just running back last […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 9 days ago | 2 reads
At 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, it’ll be the New York Islanders versus the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden — with best bets ideas below if you’re looking for an edge. Best Islanders vs. Rangers Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Mika Zibanejad, Rangers +145 22 G in 53 GP Artemi Panarin, Rangers +160 19 G in 52 GP Bo Horvat, Islanders +180 21 G in 39 GP J.T. Miller, Rangers +200 14 G in 45 GP Vi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 9 days ago | 3 reads
During a game where Sunderland were largely second best against local rivals Middlesbrough, the greatest joy came from the fact that Frazier Campbell scored on his return to the team after eighteen months out injured. Campbell had been extremely unfortunate since joining Sunderland, with a stop-start feel ensuring that supporters only saw glimpses of what […]
From Roker Report | 9 days ago | 2 reads
Since coming in, Liam Rosenior made it a point to not try to change too many things tactically from what Enzo Maresca had been doing with Chelsea. The new head coach spoke in reverence of Maresca’s setup, which aligned with the BlueCo principles that Rosenior himself had been aligning to at RC Strasbourg. And seeing […]
From We Ain't Got No History | 9 days ago | 1 read
The Braves were linked specifically to Chris Bassitt and Lucas Giolito as targets for their starting pitching pursuit, which apparently remains active at this stage in the offseason. While those are by no means sexy options, they likely wouldn’t require eye-watering contracts and would preserve the Braves’ 2026 draft capital, as compared to Framber Valdez […]
From Talking Chop | 9 days ago | 2 reads
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: After spending most of the offseason re-signing members of the 2025 team, Brian Cashman is pushing back on the narrative that this year’s team will be much the same as last year’s. “I disagree that it’s the same team, running it back,” the Yankees’ GM said. “It’s going to be some […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 9 days ago | 1 read
The Colorado Rockies made a number of roster moves on Wednesday within the span of two hours, and Skyler Timmins did a marvelous job of keeping up with them: At 2pm, Paul DePodesta hopped on Zoom with the media to answer questions about the moves and what they mean for the future of the organization. […]
From Purple Row | 9 days ago | 4 reads
It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the most happening hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. Come in out of the cold. We can check your coat for you. We’ve got a fire going and the show will start soon. […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 9 days ago | 1 read
It was a fun one to start the home-and-home as the New York Islanders beat the New York Rangers 5-2 in a game they dominated from the start. While the Islanders added two players in Palat and Soucy leading up to this Olympic break trade freeze, the Rangers have put Artemi Panarin on the trade […]
From Lighthouse Hockey | 9 days ago | 1 read
Thursday’s NHL lineup features a matchup between the New York Islanders (28-19-5) and the New York Rangers (22-25-6) at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The Islanders are -122 on the moneyline to win on the road against the Rangers (+101) in the game, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Check out the Islanders-Rangers game on ESPN+. Islanders vs. Rangers Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 9 days ago | 2 reads
The Rangers scored their first goal against the Islanders this season, but another penalty-filled night and repeated defensive lapses buried them again.
From Blueshirt Banter | 9 days ago | 2 reads
We’re less than 30 days out from the start of NC State’s 2026 baseball season, so now’s as good a time as any to get to know the team before they hit the diamond. The Wolfpack will be looking for their third trip to Omaha in the last six seasons, so let’s figure out how […]
From Backing The Pack | 9 days ago | 1 read
Artemi Panarin’s Rangers career is nearing its end, as New York officially prioritizes asset protection and trade leverage ahead of the Olympic break—and the coming sell-off.
From Blueshirt Banter | 9 days ago | 1 read
In yet another incredibly tight vote, it was Big Sugar who emerged victorious! With 36 votes out of 124 responses in this round, big right-hander Zach Maxwell claimed the plurality, narrowly topping the likes of Leo Balcazar (34 votes) and Aaron Watson (29 votes) – with the latter two holding slim leads of their own […]
From Red Reporter | 9 days ago | 3 reads
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From Blueshirt Banter | 9 days ago | 2 reads