**TORONTO (AP)** – New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn will miss the series against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a sore lower back, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Monday. Blackburn had been anticipated to return from the 15-day injured list to pitch against the Blue Jays. However, due to this unexpected back issue,…
The New York Mets appear ready to wait out at least one more year of payroll commitments to Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander before focusing on the five-year World Series timeline owner Steve Cohen committed to in 2020. However, looking ahead to 2025, they will also have to decide homegrown slugger Pete Alonso. They must…
The Indiana Pacers have finalized their roster and filled all three of their two-way contract slots for the offseason, yet they continue to make moves ahead of training camp. In a recent interview with Tony East on the Locked On Pacers podcast, guard Kyle Mangas revealed that he will rejoin the Pacers on an Exhibit…
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,…
Christian McCaffrey was unexpectedly inactive for the San Francisco 49ers’ season opener last week, and there are concerns that the star running back may also miss Week 2. In an interview on KNBR radio, 49ers GM John Lynch addressed McCaffrey’s status ahead of the team’s Sunday matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Lynch described McCaffrey’s Achilles…
The Notre Dame football team has faced challenges in its wide receiver recruitment this cycle. Despite being frontrunners for several top prospects, the Irish have struggled to secure commitments, often losing out to other schools in the final stages. Initially, Notre Dame focused on pursuing elite wide receivers who were not already committed elsewhere, treating…
The Boston Red Sox have officially demoted left-handed pitcher Cam Booser to Triple-A Worcester. They are not required to make a corresponding roster move until tomorrow when they start a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics. Although not confirmed, multiple sources, including MassLive’s Chris Cotillo, suggest that right-hander Trey Wingenter is the probable replacement for…
After a tough 2023-24 season plagued by injuries, Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins was eager for a fresh start without constant roster adjustments. However, before training camp even began, the Grizzlies lost a key player. Rising star GG Jackson II broke his fifth metatarsal during an August workout and will miss at least three months after…
Could Jonathan Kuminga’s time with the Warriors be coming to an end? ESPN’s Brian Windhorst suggests there’s a “high probability” that the fourth-year forward could be traded if the Warriors don’t extend his contract by the October 2024 deadline for rookie-scale extensions. “Kuminga is a key player to watch. He’s currently in the middle of…
The Milwaukee Brewers face a significant challenge heading into the 2025 MLB season: finding a new closer after trading away Devin Williams, their two-time Trevor Hoffman Reliever of the Year. Williams’ departure leaves a glaring hole in the bullpen, but it’s a situation that manager Pat Murphy is familiar with. Last season, Murphy navigated a…