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Philadelphia added Neal, Jaydon Blue and Anfernee Orji to its practice squad and waived E.J. Jenkins. The Giants released Neal in August, and the Raiders cut him from their practice squad Monday.
The NFL trade deadline is 4 p.m. ET Nov. 10. A team that trades for a player takes on only his unpaid salary. The Giants hold five 2027 draft picks.
Last offseason, Nick Martinez was seeking an opportunity with a team that would allow him be a starting pitcher. Now, he is starting the first game of the World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Tampa Bay signed Martinez just prior to Spring Training, Martinez was excited by […]
The Philadelphia Eagles add former Giants first‑round pick Evan Neal to their practice squad, a day after his tryout, while also re‑signing running back Jaydon Blue and linebacker Anfernee Orji. Tight end E.J. Jenkins is waived. At 26, Neal offers size and line versatility that could help a depth‑strapped Eagles frontline amid ongoing injuries. The moves signal the team’s continued roster tweaking ahead of potential 53‑man roster upgrades.
MLB Network analysts Matt Vasgersian and Mark DeRosa both name Brewers second baseman Brice Turang as their pick for the 2026 World Series MVP, even as they predict Milwaukee will win the championship. Turang, who helped the Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS and posted a .268/.21‑home‑run regular season, has struggled in the playoffs with a .222 average, one homer and two RBIs. The analysts cite his speed and power potential, and he joins teammates William Contreras, Jake Bauers, Cooper Pratt, and rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski in the MVP conversation.
The 2026 World Series pits the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers, marking the first championship since 1980 where a franchise without a title is guaranteed to win. While the Rays play in the 11th‑largest media market, they operate with the 28th‑largest payroll, and the Brewers have the smallest market but a mid‑range payroll (19th). A detailed payroll‑and‑market table shows big‑market teams spending heavily and small‑market clubs managing with less, yet postseason outcomes vary widely. Analyst Lance Brozdowski highlights the inconsistent link between R&D/scouting size and playoff success, suggesting that smart resource use—not sheer spending—may be the real differentiator.
Tekoah Roby is an early breakout candidate for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2027, having star potential as someone who could debut and pitch in the Cardinals rotation very soon. He's been awesome in the Arizona Fall League in his return from injury.
The Braves could strengthen two key holes this offseason by targeting Japanese free agents. Third baseman/outfielder Teruaki Sato, fresh off a Triple Crown in Japan (.306, 39 HR, 106 RBI, .991 OPS), is projected to command $100‑150 million and could become the league’s top offensive pickup, comparable to recent successes like Seiya Suzuki and Munetaka Murakami. On the mound, Sawamura Award winner Hiromi Itoh posted a 2.52 ERA over 27 starts in 2025; his elite control and diverse arsenal make him a viable mid‑rotation starter or high‑leveraging reliever for a Braves staff that needs fresh arms after losing Raisel Iglesias. Both players offer high upside at reasonable risk for Atlanta.
The New York Giants recently announced that JJ McCarthy would be replacing Jameis Winston as the team’s starting quarterback for this week’s game against the Houston Texans. The news comes after McCarthy took over for Winston down the stretch of last week’s game vs the New Orleans Saints and nearly led the team on a […] The post Giants’ J.J. McCarthy drops game-changing Jaxson Dart revelation as he replaces Jameis Winston appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 12-year NHL star has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
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With a December 2 deadline looming and a likely MLB lockout, the Washington Nationals may rush to make a big move before the work stoppage. New President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni, known for aggressive deals, could target trade candidates like CJ Abrams, William Contreras or Jeremy Pena, or pursue free‑agent signings in a pre‑lockout frenzy reminiscent of the 2021 Seager‑Semien deals. Insiders speculate the Nats will strike early to avoid missing out on talent as the market tightens. The article warns that a lockout could shorten the season to around 100 games, raising the stakes for any pre‑lockout roster overhaul.
Too $hort rose to fame in the 1980s rocking Oakland A’s gear. The legendary rapper later backed the Raiders and Golden State Warriors proudly. Now the Hip-Hop icon has caught Ballhalla fever, thanks to the Golden State Valkyries run toward the WNBA title. He hopes the nation doesn’t “blow the whistle” on the growing fandom […] The post Exclusive: Too $hort riding Valkyries high in WNBA Finals, and wants Ballhalla fever to spread appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Gary Meyers revisits his earlier prediction that the NY Giants would trade for Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, this time taking aim at coach Kevin O’Connell. Meyers calls O’Connell’s praise of McCarthy “laughable,” arguing the coach hasn’t earned genius status without a playoff win and that he overloaded the 23‑year‑old QB too soon. The piece notes McCarthy’s recent fourth‑quarter snaps, including connections with Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely, while questioning whether Minnesota mis‑handled the trade for cap space. It urges patience on both the young quarterback’s development and O’Connell’s coaching track record.
Major League Baseball is about to get something that has not happened in 46 years. The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are squaring off in the World Series and the winner will capture the title for the first time in team history. This is the first time two teams that had never won the […] The post Predicting World Series MVP between Brewers-Rays, and it’s not William Contreras appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jake Plummer was once a rookie quarterback waiting for his turn with the Cardinals.
The Boston Red Sox have reached a minor‑league deal with catcher Riley Adams, according to Ari Alexander of 7News. Adams, 30, spent 2026 in Triple‑A with Washington, posting a .273/.389/.506 line with 16 homers and a 135 wRC+ before becoming a free agent. A former third‑round pick with five MLB seasons, he holds a career .211/.287/.354 average and is known for raw power but defensive inconsistency behind the plate. Boston views him purely as depth behind Adley Rutschman, Connor Wong and Mickey Gasper, adding a seasoned backup option for spring training.
LSU's running back room for the 2027 season and potentially beyond was weakened with the decommitment of a talented running back. The post LSU loses commitment from 3-star RB from 2027 class appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Atlanta first baseman Matt Olson clinches his sixth Fielding Bible Award, edging out Padres' Ty France and surpassing Albert Pujols for the most wins at the position. The NL Gold Glove finalist also leads both leagues in defensive metrics, topping Fangraphs' WAR-adjusted rankings and posting 12 outs above average at first base. Olson, a key contributor to the Braves' NL East title and Wild Card victory over the Phillies, now ties Yadier Molina and Andrelton Simmons for second‑most all‑time awards, trailing only Mookie Betts' seven. He adds three Gold Gloves to his résumé and is the favorite for a fourth.
The Cincinnati Reds mourn the death of former first baseman and 1990 World Series hero Todd Benzinger, who died at 63. A Dayton, Kentucky native, Benzinger was drafted by Boston before joining Cincinnati in a 1989 trade that sent Nick Esasky and Rob Murphy the other way. He hit 17 homers in his rookie season and played a key defensive role in the Reds’ 4‑0 sweep of the Oakland Athletics in the 1990 World Series, famously making a dramatic ninth‑inning catch at Oakland‑Alameda County Coliseum. After retiring, he managed the Dayton Dragons and stayed active in youth coaching. Tributes poured in from the Reds organization and former teammate Rob Dibble.
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee won his second Fielding Bible Award on Thursday, receiving recognition for his regular-season defense after throwing just one-third of an inning during the 2026 postseason. Bibee previously won the award in 2024, when he co-led MLB pitchers in Defensive Runs Saved and became the first Cleveland pitcher to earn the […] The post Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee wins award after barely getting used in postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Christian Yelich has spent years establishing himself as one of the Milwaukee Brewers’ biggest stars. Now, as the Brewers prepare for the World Series, manager Pat Murphy is making it clear that Yelich’s value to the organization goes well beyond his production at the plate. Murphy recently opened up about asking Yelich to become the […] The post Pat Murphy shares real reflection on asking Christian Yelich to be Brewers captain appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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We’re nearing the midpoint of the NFL season, and it doesn’t feel real. This season is flying by, and that means we’re starting to figure out which teams are for real. Looking at the film this week, defensive coordinators across the league were in their bag, producing upsets and dominant primetime performances. Not only that, […] The post NFL Week 6 Film Review: Packers’ Defense Shines, Cardinals Shock Rams appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Dodgers likely had the strongest team in baseball, so getting swept out by the Brewers as revenge for 2025 has to sting. Source