The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their pitching roster by acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, marking a significant move ahead of the second half of the season. In exchange, the Rays received minor-league infielder Gregory Barrios. Civale, originally acquired by the Rays at the 2023 trade deadline from the Cleveland Guardians,…
We will soon see the confirmation of Andrew Hughes’ arrival at Leicester City as the new set-piece coach, joining Steve Cooper’s staff. So, who is Andrew Hughes, and why is he Steve Cooper’s first signing? Hughes, 46, has a long and well-traveled career in football, having made over 600 appearances for clubs such as Leeds,…
Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen, a four-time All-Star, will miss the final six games of the season after being placed on the 15-day injured list due to a sore right shoulder. Boston has called up right-hander Chase Shugart from Triple-A Worcester to fill the roster spot. Jansen, who turns 37 next week, has posted a…
The Detroit Lions have been on the lookout for over two seasons for a pass rusher to complement Aidan Hutchinson, and one analyst suggests they might find a solution in a player selected just before Hutchinson. ESPN’s Ben Solak proposed that the Lions could capitalize on the turmoil in Jacksonville by trading for Jaguars edge…
The Cincinnati Bengals face a major dilemma with one of their top players as they navigate a challenging salary cap situation. Ja’Marr Chase, who has established himself as one of the NFL’s premier wide receivers, is seeking a record-breaking contract. In response, Chase has declared he will sit out preseason practices until his demands are…
The Houston Rockets might be aiming to streamline their backcourt this offseason. Kelly Iko of The Athletic recently discussed the Rockets’ upcoming summer plans. He suggested that guard Aaron Holiday is likely to leave the Rockets in free agency. Holiday, 27, a former first-round draft pick from 2018, has been a valuable bench…
After being waived by the Miami Heat earlier this month, Orlando Robinson is now looking to secure a spot with the Houston Rockets. The 24-year-old center will join the Rockets’ Summer League team in Las Vegas starting this weekend, as announced by the team. Last season, Robinson played in 36 games for the Heat, averaging…
Triston Casas emerged as a significant player in his inaugural complete season with the Boston Red Sox in 2023. Despite finishing third in the American League Rookie of the Year voting, Casas showcased his prowess by smashing 24 home runs and achieving a .856 OPS, establishing himself as a cornerstone of the Red Sox’s future….
The Los Angeles Lakers are actively seeking a center and might look to acquire Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets at some point during the season. The Lakers have had their eyes on Richards for a while, as reported by Jovan Buha of The Athletic. He noted on his YouTube show that while the Lakers…
The Brisbane Lions have brought back key forward Eric Hipwood and veteran defender Brandon Starcevich for their Friday night matchup against the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium. Hipwood returns from a one-match suspension, while Starcevich returns after recovering from a calf strain sustained during warm-up in Round 8 against the Gold Coast SUNS. To…