The Marlins signaled their intention to sell early in the season with the unexpected trade of Luis Arraez. As the July 30 trade deadline nears, their activity is expected to ramp up. While much attention is on closer Tanner Scott, who will be a free agent at season’s end, Craig Mish of SportsGrid and the…
EDMONTON – Defensive lineman Shawn Oakman headlined a group of five players signed by the Edmonton Elks on Sunday. The Elks also signed linebacker Derrick Moncrief, defensive lineman Noah Taylor, national wide receiver Zach Mathis, and global linebacker Les Maruo. Oakman joined the Elks after being released by the Toronto Argonauts on June 11. The…
In a season characterized by significant growth and standout performances, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has earned his first MLB All-Star selection. This milestone marks the first All-Star nod for any prospect acquired by the Nationals in the blockbuster Juan Soto trade. Abrams is part of a strong group of prospects the San Diego Padres…
Pittsburgh — Six years after being diagnosed with two different cancers, four years after being drafted by the Mets, and three years after reaching Triple-A, Eric Orze finally got the news he had been waiting for: the Mets were calling him up to the majors. When Syracuse Mets manager Dick Scott announced the news to…
WASHINGTON — The first base position remains fluid for the Nationals. Joey Meneses, who stepped in when Joey Gallo was sidelined with a left hamstring strain on June 11, was recently optioned to Triple-A Rochester. The Nationals called up Juan Yepez from the Red Wings to start at first base on Friday night. “It was…
Three Carlton forwards reportedly haven’t received new contract offers from the Blues as the Victorian club seeks clarity on their salary cap situation for the upcoming year. Despite having key players like Charlie Curnow, Harry McKay, and Patrick Cripps signed to long-term deals, and others like Jacob Weitering and Tom De Koning due for priority…
Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer recently observed rising senior Brayden Burries from Roosevelt High School (Calif.) impress at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in early June. Earlier this year, the 6-foot-4, 200-pound guard listed the Blue Devils among his top 10 recruiting options, and many believed that Duke was a leading contender for his…
Last Tuesday night marked the premiere of a new edition of Hard Knocks, this time featuring the New York Giants. This season is distinct as it covers the Giants throughout the offseason, focusing on roster assembly rather than the typical training camp or season footage. This perspective provides a rare glimpse into the discussions of…
It’s likely that Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations, Tim Connelly, has already revealed his strategy for the 2024 offseason. There’s no ownership pressure to stay below the luxury tax aprons. Instead, the directive from the top is to retain as much talent from the 2023-24 roster as possible. The buzz around a potential Karl-Anthony…
**ARIZONA — With ample cap space and a pressing need to improve, the Arizona Cardinals often emerge as a prime trade destination for some of the league’s brightest stars seeking a fresh start and a lucrative contract.** Despite winning only four games last season, the Cardinals seem to be on the right path under head…