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Yankees' search for answers heads West vs. A's
The Oakland Athletics won't be able to take advantage of the Aaron Judge calling card to pad their dreadful home attendance when the New York Yankees open a three-game visit Tuesday nightRead more...
Shohei Ohtani raking in bets for AL MVP, Cy Young awards
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani already has a decorated MLB career since arriving in 2018. One honor he has yet to pick up is the Cy Young Award, with the betting public suggesting that is on the verge of changingRead more...
Rockies rested, ready as Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw arrive
The Colorado Rockies basked in the glory of a second day off in a five-day stretch Monday, following a run when they played 33 games in 34 daysRead more...
D-backs beware: Rays' Yandy Diaz in fine hitting form
Yandy Diaz continues to find ways to contribute for the Tampa Bay Rays as he leads the team with the best record in the majors against the National League West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in PhoenixRead more...
It’s time for Portland and Damian Lillard to pull the plug on this relationship
One of the biggest rumors from the mill today is Damian Lillard's interest in joining the Miami Heat. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, this news comes out the same day Lillard, and his agent Aaron Goodwin are set to meet with Portland's front office. It really is impressive how these rumors and meetings sync up...Read more...
The lazy man’s guide to Victor Wembanyama slander
If I have to hear one more TV, personality, or Twitter bird squawking about the NBA's top draft pick, Victor Wembanyama, missing a couple of perfunctory jumpers between photo shoots, I am going to throw myself in front of Shaq next time he barrels toward Inside the NBA's video board.Read more...
Guardians face Royals with chance to spread wings
The Cleveland Guardians are floundering at three games under .500 but now could be the time to make a moveRead more...
Familiar faces reunite as Giants visit Blue Jays
The San Francisco Giants will pay a visit to their former first baseman Brandon Belt on Tuesday night when they head to Canada for a matchup with Toronto Blue JaysRead more...
Rockies reinstate 1B C.J. Cron (back) from IL
The Colorado Rockies reinstated C.J. Cron from the 10-day injured list Monday, after the first baseman has missed more than a month with back issuesRead more...
Something had to give with the Hawks’ expensive roster, and it was John Collins
The Atlanta Hawks finally decided that the talent of John Collins wasn't financially worth his on-court production. After six seasons with the Hawks, he was traded largely as a salary dump. Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, they sent him to the Utah Jazz for Rudy Gay, who is on an expiring contract, and set to make...Read more...
Reports: Bruins trading F Taylor Hall to Blackhawks
The Boston Bruins are trading former Hart Trophy recipient Taylor Hall to the Chicago Blackhawks, multiple outlets reported MondayRead more...
Report: 49ers' Brock Purdy to ramp up throwing program
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is moving closer to being ready for the start of the 2023 regular season.Read more...
The Reggie Evans Bad Basketball Basketball Hall of Fame 2023 inductees
Studies have shown that negative news garners more of the public's attention than positive news, so with that knowledge, I propose an alternative to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The Basketball Hall of Fame has the prestige, but it doesn't generate as much conversation as Twitter ramblings from Zion...Read more...
Astros' Framber Valdez aims to continue run vs. Cardinals
Through the first three months of the season, Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez has ranked among the top contenders for the American League Cy Young AwardRead more...
Report: Damian Lillard to discuss Blazers' future
Seven-time All-Star guard Damian Lillard and his agent are meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday to discuss the franchise's direction, Turner Sports reportedRead more...
Report: Hawks' John Collins heading to Utah for Rudy Gay
The Atlanta Hawks and Utah are finalizing a trade that will send John Collins to the Jazz in exchange for Rudy Gay and a future second-round draft pick, ESPN reported MondayRead more...
Phillies bring 6-game road win streak into Chicago
For nearly a month, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez has been one of the majors' best pitchersRead more...
Antonio Brown is outright delusional
It's amazing sometimes to hear some of these star athletes talk and reveal the type of delusional world they dwell within. There's zero accountability, and no one close wants to play the bad guy. So, they go along through life, pointing the finger at everybody else whenever they mess up. Even when they are clearly...Read more...
Red Sox have tough trek ahead, starting with Marlins
With the MLB All-Star break approaching in two weeks, a crucial stretch of games stands ahead for the Boston Red SoxRead more...
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Padres, Pirates bring prolonged slumps into series lid lifter
The visiting San Diego Padres are struggling. The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a tailspin. That's the setup for their series that opens TuesdayRead more...
Connor Bedard No. 1 followed by intrigue at NHL draft
Connor Bedard is considered a lock to be selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the first overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday in Nashville, TennRead more...
Changing of the guard (at center): The Oscar Tshiebwes & Drew Timmes of the world are undraftable
Evolve, or die. College basketball big men, beware.Read more...
Marlins shut down Trevor Rogers through All-Star break
Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers will remain sidelined at least through the All-Star break due to a partial tear in his right lat, according to the Miami HeraldRead more...
Victor Wembanyama to skip FIBA, focus on rookie season
Victor Wembanyama has reversed course, deciding not to play for France in this summer's FIBA World Cup so he can focus on training for his upcoming rookie season in the NBA and the 2024 Summer Olympics.Read more...
Davis Webb's first coaching job will be in the NFL
According to Sean Payton, and many others who have made football acquaintances with former Giants backup QB Davis Webb, he is a bookworm when it comes to the sport. Payton said that the 28-year-old Davis has a computer file with every game plan that he's ever had since high school. He may turn out to be a great head...Read more...
Nationals eye rare 3-game win streak, face Mariners next
The Washington Nationals will try to match their longest winning streak of the season Monday night against the host Seattle MarinersRead more...
Desperate to turn season around, Mets take aim at Brewers
On Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets were six outs away from earning a much-needed series win and generating the type of positive momentum they've lacked all monthRead more...
Angels return home to face White Sox with newcomers in tow
When the Los Angeles Angels open a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif., they will look different than the last time they were in their home ballpark mere days agoRead more...
Coming off tough losses, Tigers, Rangers to meet
The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers both will look to flip the script as they open a four-game series Monday night in Arlington, TexasRead more...
Lefties to match up as Reds, Orioles open series
The Baltimore Orioles will look to push their winning streak to three games when they open a three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Monday nightRead more...
Division leaders set to meet as Twins visit Braves
A pair of top-line starting pitchers will square off Monday when the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves host the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins in the opening game of a three-game seriesRead more...
MLB roundup: Astros win finale with Dodgers in 11 innings
Jeremy Pena and Jose Abreu each hit two-run homers, Alex Bregman had a go-ahead RBI single in the 11th inning and the visiting Houston Astros salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night.Read more...
Alex Bregman helps push Astros past Dodgers in 11 innings
Jeremy Pena and Jose Abreu each hit two-run homers, Alex Bregman had a go-ahead RBI single in the 11th inning and the visiting Houston Astros salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday nightRead more...
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman joins 2,000-hit club
Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Freddie Freeman reached the 2,000-hit club Sunday with an RBI double in the eighth inning Sunday against the Houston AstrosRead more...
Willson Contreras powers Cards past Cubs in London
Willson Contreras collected four hits and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame an early four-run deficit to record a 7-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday in LondonRead more...
MacKenzie Gore, Nationals get best of Padres
Left-hander MacKenzie Gore made a triumphant return to San Diego and Jeimer Candelario and Joey Meneses each drove in three runs as the visiting Washington Nationals defeated the Padres 8-3 on Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game seriesRead more...
Diamondbacks make key plays to beat Giants
Ketel Marte launched a two-run home run in the eighth and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks took advantage of a San Francisco Giants baserunning gaffe in the bottom of the inning to hold on for a 5-2 victory Sunday afternoon and avoid a three-game sweepRead more...
Reports: Timberwolves agree on $42M deal with Naz Reid
The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract with backup center Naz Reid, multiple outlets reported SundayRead more...
Rockies defeat Angels one day after 25-1 thumping
Ezequiel Tovar homered among his two hits, Austin Gomber pitched five solid innings, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 in Denver on SundayRead more...
Matt Olson homers again, Braves hold off Reds
Matt Olson capped an explosive series with a tiebreaking three-run homer to lead the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 7-6 win Sunday over the Cincinnati RedsRead more...
Phillies take advantage of Mets' mistakes for narrow win
Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner were hit by pitches with the bases loaded to force in the tying and go-ahead run in the eighth inning Sunday afternoon for the host Philadelphia Phillies, who built a bizarre four-run rally to edge the New York Mets 7-6 in the finale of a three-game seriesRead more...
White Sox RHPs Mike Clevinger, Liam Hendriks out past All-Star break
The Chicago White expect injured right-handers Mike Clevinger and Liam Hendriks to return no sooner than mid-July.Read more...
Luis Robert Jr. hits two HRs as White Sox beat Red Sox
Luis Robert Jr. hit two home runs to power the Chicago White Sox to a 4-1 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on SundayRead more...
Brewers waste early lead, beat Guardians in 10 innings
Owen Miller's 10th-inning RBI double helped Milwaukee rally after squandering a three-run lead on Sunday, and the Brewers claimed a road series win over the Cleveland Guardians with the 5-4, extra-innings finalRead more...
Tyler Glasnow's 12 Ks help Rays past Royals 3-1
Tyler Glasnow struck out 12 in five innings and the Tampa Bay Rays scored twice in the seventh inning tie to beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Sunday afternoon at St. Petersburg, FlaRead more...
Harrison Bader helps Yankees rally past Rangers
Harrison Bader hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning as the New York Yankees withstood Gerrit Cole's shortest start of the season and rallied for a 5-3 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers Sunday afternoonRead more...
Blue Jays' hitting, pitching overwhelms Athletics
Cavan Biggio hit a three-run homer, Yusei Kikuchi pitched seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Oakland Athletics 12-1 on Sunday afternoonRead more...
Kevin Durant jumps in Twitter Space about himself and sons the participants
In 2023, there is nothing unusual about staying inside on a Friday night. Outside are gouged prices for steaks and cocktails, while inside provides unimpeded toilet access and a personal wifi connection. Spending the night in a Twitter Space arguing about whether or not Kevin Durant is currently a top-five NBA player,...Read more...
Eury Perez, Marlins blank slumping Pirates
Rookie Eury Perez extended his streak to 21 consecutive scoreless innings, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 2-0 win over the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoonRead more...
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