With March in full swing and Spring Training underway, the echoes of the Texas Rangers’ World Series victory four months ago linger, setting the stage for the upcoming regular season. Amidst this anticipation, discussions surrounding the MLB postseason format resurface once more. During an appearance on the Foul Territory show with Scott Braun, Todd Frazier,…
In Atlanta, ahead of a highly anticipated weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians, second baseman Ozzie Albies has been reinstated to the active roster by the Atlanta Braves. This move sets the stage for a showdown between the two teams boasting the best records in Major League Baseball. Albies has made a timely return from…
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand is set to undergo surgery to repair ligaments in his right wrist, as announced by manager David Bell on Tuesday. Encarnacion-Strand has been out of action since early May due to a fractured bone in his wrist, and the surgery is scheduled for July 11 with an expected recovery…
In a surprising decision likely driven by financial considerations, the Chicago Cubs have placed left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly on outright waivers. This move has captured the attention of teams with postseason hopes, such as the New York Mets. SI.com speculates that the Mets might consider acquiring Smyly. Joe Calabrese highlights that with a two-day window…
The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Chicago Cubs appear to be set on their course of action. Despite being just five games below .500 and 4.5 games out of an NL Wild Card spot, the Cubs are likely to become sellers at the deadline. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer has…
The Chicago Bears returned to Halas Hall for their second day of practice following the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. With a day off scheduled for Monday, it’s evident that the team could use the break. **Offensive Line Woes** The Bears’ offensive line faced significant challenges on Sunday, with a notable shift in…
The Orioles have acquired pitcher Matt Krook from the Yankees today in exchange for monetary considerations, as announced by both teams. To accommodate Krook on the club’s 40-man roster, Baltimore has designated infielder Diego Castillo for assignment. Krook, aged 29, was recently designated for assignment by the Yankees to make room for infielder Jordan Groshans…
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals’ defense has suffered another significant blow with the announcement that linebacker Dennis Gardeck will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL, as confirmed by coach Jonathan Gannon on Tuesday. Gardeck sustained the injury early in the second half of Arizona’s 17-15 victory…
The Las Vegas Raiders face significant uncertainty regarding their quarterback position this offseason, posing one of the franchise’s most pressing questions. Recently, LSU standout and Heisman Trophy recipient Jayden Daniels has emerged as a prominent name in discussions. Daniels’ potential connection with Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce, stemming from their time together at Arizona State…
All 32 head coaching positions in the NFL have been filled, and notably, none of them are occupied by Bill Belichick. The reasons behind this development, as outlined by The Athletic’s Jeff Howe and corroborated by multiple league sources, can be distilled into three main factors: 1) Belichick is perceived to have mishandled the quarterback…