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Good morning, baseball fans! The World Baseball Classic finale took place earlier this week between the teams representing the United States and Venezuela. The San Francisco Giants would have been winners either way, with players representing both countries. Ultimately, though, it was the Venezuelan team that came out on top. Which means that congratulations are […]
Fantasy baseball drafting patterns can act as a massive crowdsourced opinion poll. Every season, millions of people participate in drafts where they select the players they think will play well that season. The majority of those draft selections are recorded and publicly accessible in the aggregate. Some skillsets are more valued in fantasy than in […]
The Iowa Hawkeyes (21-12, 10-10) are back in the NCAA Tournament & take on the Clemson Tigers (24-10, 12-6) in Tampa, FL at 5:50 PM on Friday. FanDuel has the odds at Iowa -2.5 with an over/under of 129.5. The Hawks are -146 favorites despite being the 9 seed. You can get Clemson at +122 […]
1962 A player who would represent GM Ken Harrelson’s cleverest trade and be a mainstay for some poor late-1980s White Sox teams, Iván Calderón, was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Signed by Seattle at age 17 and in the majors by 22, Calderón’s push for Rookie of the Year (STATS) was derailed by a broken […]
Many fans in the Yankeeverse aren’t too pleased with Austin Wells after his 2025 campaign. Count this site among them, as Jeremy gave him a C+ in our 2025 Roster Report Cards series. It’s not hard to see why. After being touted as a bat-first catcher for much of his prospect days, Wells showed considerable […]
We are just one week away from Opening Day of the 2026 season! The Milwaukee Brewers are wrapping up Cactus League play and have a lot of cut-down decisions still to make. Entering today, the Brewers still have 38 players in major league camp. They’ll have to get that number down to 26 by next […]
We’ve officially hit the part of spring training where spring training has gone on too long. How do I know that you ask? Well Garrett Stubbs hit leadoff and played third base yesterday. Get me to Opening Day. On to the links Phillies news: MLB News:
The Arizona Cardinals went into the offseason with lots of needs. Funny how that happens after losing 14 games. Certain players were not re-signed and allowed to test the free agency waters. So, GM Monti Ossenfort went to work. His goal was to find capable athletes to replace the players who didn’t get it done. […]
Hello, friends. We are now just one week away from Orioles Opening Day. It’s true! Real baseball that counts will be back at Oriole Park at Camden Yards next Thursday afternoon. Hopefully that will be fun. Until then, there are another six exhibition games to get through, including a split-squad day today. Road Orioles play […]
After avoiding a sweep by Purdue last weekend, Maryland fell 7-5 to Richmond on Tuesday. Redshirt junior Devin Russell notched his first home run of the season, a three-run bomb, and Ryan Costello recorded his 30th RBI during the game against Richmond, but the Terps struggled to hold onto a lead. Now, Maryland will travel […]
With just over four months until deals expire, Reading currently have 11 first-team players out of contract in the summer. But who should they offer new deals to and who should the Royals let go? Jeriel Dorsett: Offer new deal Despite his injury concerns, I would offer Dorsett a new contract because he is still […]
Gerrit Cole completed a major milestone in his recovery from Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, pitching in his first live-action game and making his Grapefruit League debut. He pitched a single inning, tossing 10 pitches in a breezy outing that saw him touch the high 90s in velocity on his fastball. With the team committed […]
The regular season is right around the corner and it is a crucial year for Pittsburgh Pirates Center fielder Oneil Cruz. We just saw Cruz participate in the World Baseball Classic where he played very well. Could this be a sign that the 2026 MLB season will be the best of his carrer ? Cruz […]
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Dwight McNeil details the complex difficulties he’s overcome following a failed move in the January transfer window, explaining why that sliding-doors moment has inspired him to rediscover his fine form to earn an Everton starting place. [Everton FC] An interesting perspective on the Premier League’s recent Chelsea fines as we […]
Colorado State had a tumultuous season this year, going from 9-2 to 12-10, then rebounding to win eight of nine entering the MW Tournament. After beating Fresno State 74-70 in the first round of the MW Tournament, the Rams fell to SDSU 71-62 in the quarterfinals, ending any hopes of another run to a conference […]
Sports betting has become a familiar part of Uganda’s digital entertainment landscape. Over the past decade, online wagering platforms have gained traction as internet access expands and mobile payments become more widespread. Football enthusiasm plays a major role, with millions of Ugandans following European leagues every week and engaging with betting platforms that allow them […] The post Sports betting in Uganda with Harakabet: opportunities for players appeared first on The Sports Bank .
6) Louisville Cardinals (23-10) vs. 11) South Florida Bulls (25-8) NCAA Tournament East Region First Round Game Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: KeyBank Center: Buffalo, N.Y. Television: TNT Announcers: Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Jim Jackson (analysis), Allie LaForce (sideline) Favorite: Louisville by 4.5 Series: Louisville leads, 29-4 Last Meeting: Louisville won, 80-45, on Feb. 18, 2014 in Louisville Series History: Projected Starting Lineups: Louisville […]
Didier Fuentes is doing his best to make his case for the Opening Day roster, as he is lighting up the radar gun and opposing hitters this spring. He has currently pitched 9.0 scoreless innings with 17(!!!) strikeouts and 0 walks, which is just preposterous stuff even in a small sample against varied levels of […]
New York Sports+ | Joel Sherman ($): Gerrit Cole finally threw a pitch in anger. 54 weeks after undergoing Tommy John surgery, the former Cy Young winner returned to the mound with a spring start against the Red Sox yesterday. He threw just 10 pitches in a clean inning, but his fastball velo looked hot. […]
We’re at the end of another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So glad you could join us before we go dark until Monday. Wherever you’re from, you’re welcome here. The dress code is casual. We’ve still got a few tables […]
With the Major League spring camps winding down, the Minor Leagues will take over the training complexes for their respective teams. To begin that transition, MLB is hosting the third annual Spring Breakout Series in the spring facilities of all 30 MLB clubs. There will be eight games in both the Cactus League and Grapefruit […]
Louisville football started spring practice this week after a few months following a 9-win season under Jeff Brohm. The Cards are coming off another portal window, where they were major buyers in an effort to replace some of their top players. The staff was also able to hold on to some of the top players […]
If only it were always this easy. The New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers tonight by a score of 6-3. If you’re experiencing some deja-vu reading that sentence, that’s because the Devils also beat the Rangers 6-3 less than two weeks ago. Jack Hughes was the story of that game, and Jack Hughes […]
You hate when speculation becomes reality, as San Diego Padres Joe Musgrove will begin the 2026 season on the injured list. Not good news with Opening Day being a week away. The Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager, A.J. Preller is in a bind with his starting rotation needing an immediate reinforcement. Suddenly, […]
Here’s a question: Which Colorado Rockie (or Rockies) do we appreciate that should receive more attention? Look, we’re the Colorado Rockies Sickos [complimentary]. We knew that Brenton Doyle was an elite outfielder before most of baseball figured it out. But who are some of the players on the roster (or on the farm) that you […]