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The two teams locked in a battle for fourth place in the National League West will renew their rivalry early and late next season. That battle might come down to the bitter end as the San Francisco Giants close the 2027 season with a three-game series at Coors Field. The season will kick off early, […]
New York City’s Javits Center is hosting the third annual Fanatics Fest, its first time running four days instead of three, with roughly 200,000 ticketholders expected and 400 athlete appearances across every major sport. On Thursday, Knicks champion Josh Hart was one of the headline names alongside Jalen Brunson, Tom Brady, and LeBron James. And […] The post Knicks Champion Josh Hart Responds After Backlash Over Leaving Hundreds Waiting at Fan Event appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Reds and breakout righty Chase Burns are in agreement on a seven-year, $105MM contract extension, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Vayner Sports client was already under control via arbitration through the 2031 season. The deal begins next season and runs through 2033 with no deferred money or option years, per ESPN’s Jeff […]
Iraola is being backed by a well-informed journalist to launch a move to sign a powerful PSG star, while a former star is also endorsing a possible doiuble raid on the European champions
Infielder Jonathan Ornelas is opting out of his minor league deal with the Yankees, reports Francys Romero. He’ll become a free agent if New York doesn’t select him onto the MLB roster. Ornelas signed a non-roster deal last November. He has spent the season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He’s hitting .299/.362/.480 with nine homers through 280 plate […]
The New York Yankees bullpen has invoked trust issues with fans all season–but that’s no thanks to Paul Blackburn. Blackburn, 32, is a veteran in The Show. He’s pitched for the Athletics, Mets, and now the Yankees. In his 14-year career, he’s been an All-Star once (2022) and is pitching like one again. The last time the right-hander […] The post New York Yankees Former All-Star is Carrying Bullpen With 2.22 ERA appeared first on HEAVY .
On Friday evening, the New York Yankees will be back in action when they play the Los Angeles Dodgers (at home) in the Bronx.They went into the All-Star break in the middle of a four-game winning streak (after sweeping the Washington Nationals).New York Yankees Make Max Fried AnnouncementMax Fried is in the middle of his […] The post New York Yankees Make Max Fried Announcement Before Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The deadline sale in Queens appears to be underway. Chelsea Janes of SNY and Jon Heyman of The New York Post each report that the 41-57 Mets are informing other teams they’re willing to begin trade conversations on the majority of the roster. Both reports suggest the Mets aren’t interested in moving Juan Soto or any […]
The New York Mets are one of the few certified sellers on the market as we quickly approach the trade deadline on August 3rd. How much of a seller will they be? According to reports, they have informed teams around baseball that everyone on the roster is up for grabs—except for five 'untouchables.' Mets have informed teams that everyone but Juan Soto, Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, AJ Ewing, and Christian Scott is available, per @chelsea_janes . pic.twitter.com/OcEqL7oSMi — Underdog MLB (@Underdo...
The Detroit Tigers officially signed a pitcher to a $3.8 million deal ahead of their upcoming series against the Los Angeles Angels. The post Detroit Tigers Officially Sign Pitcher To $3.8 Million Deal Before Angels Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Dodgers have made a decision on the starting rotation for the series against the Yankees amid Shohei Ohtani's injury. The post Dodgers Make Shohei Ohtani Pitching Decision for Yankees Series Amid Knee Issue appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The New York Mets would be willing to trade Francisco Lindor, but it's not likely he leaves Queens, an insider revealed. The post Mets Get Definitive Update on Francisco Lindor Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY .
Real Salt Lake has apologized to Kealia Ohai Watt and J.J. Watt after Ohai Watt was not recognized in a social media post on Wednesday.
PHILADELPHIA — It’s been a better stretch for Phillies starter Aaron Nola. Pitching in the thick Canadian wildfire smoke, he gave the Phillies a quality start, his sixth of the season, in a 4-1 loss to the New York Mets to open up the second half. It’s something. The bar is lower for the Phillies […]
The MLB returned from its All-Star break Thursday night with the New York Mets taking on the Philadelphia Phillies.As the lone game on the schedule, the Mets opened the second half with a 4-1 victory despite their disappointing first half. During the win, outfielder Juan Soto made MLB history.Juan Soto Joins MLB LegendsAccording to Greg Harvey […] The post Mets’ Juan Soto Joins Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds in MLB History appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Mets entered the All-Star break on the heels of their worst first-half performance in 31 years. And mind you, that’s from the majors’ second-highest payroll at $369 million. So, yes, fans have every reason to be disappointed with the team’s lackluster 40-57 record in the first half. To top it off, Francisco […] The post Mets Open to Trading Francisco Lindor as Steve Cohen Gives Up on $369 Million Roster: Report appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The following article " Netflix brings the Home Run Derby into its streaming era " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . As the crowd at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park cheered the home stars — and booed everyone else — during Monday’s Home Run Derby, Major League Baseball was embarking on a historic venture beyond the diamond. For the first time since the event started airing on live television in 1998, the Derby aired exclusively on Netflix. […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more ...
The 96th Midsummer Classic has officially come and gone with the second half of the 2026 MLB season resuming in full swing tomorrow. With all the pomp and circumstance of the star-spangled festivities in Philadelphia, it felt like the Colorado Rockies’ sole representative was swept into the background. In fact, if you only followed the […]
The Mets, fresh off the All Star break and playing a game shrouded in an orangey haze thanks to the horrific wildfires in Canada, played a rather complete game to win their first game of the second half. The sole game on Major League Baseball’s docket, Christian Scott toed the rubber against Aaron Nola, and […]
The following article " MLB All-Star Game hits high; Derby at low in Netflix debut " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Viewership for the two marquee MLB All-Star events went in opposite directions. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Led by Franklin Arias, the Red Sox have a talented group of infield prospects in their farm system. Lost in the shuffle, perhaps, is the club’s fourth-round pick in last year’s draft: Mason White. Selected 118th overall last July following a decorated career at the University of Arizona, White signed with the Red Sox for … Continue reading "How Red Sox IF prospect Mason White is faring with High-A Greenville"
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies returned from the All-Star Break to lose a smoke-filled Thursday night game 4-1 to the New […]
The St. Louis Cardinals released their 2027 schedule today and it starts with a long road trip, but ends with opportunities. The first 6 games for the 2026 MLB campaign starts with the Cardinals on the road to play the Reds for the first game of a 3-game series in Cincinnati on Thursday, March 25, […]
Two-sport athlete Matt Ponatoski made big news when he committed to Kentucky football and baseball in July 2025. Now, he has a big decision to make regarding his athletic future. The Cincinnati Reds selected Ponatoski with the No. 542 overall pick in the 18th round of this past weekend’s MLB Draft. When the Reds announced … Continued The post Kentucky signee enrolls at UK for football workouts after being drafted by Cincinnati Reds appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The MLB trade deadline will bring all sorts of drama, but it'll have to start with these teams.