The Guardians have a rich tradition of scouting and developing talented catchers from Venezuela, a legacy that dates back to 1996 when they signed switch-hitting catcher Victor Martinez from Ciudad Bolívar. After Martinez’s standout career, which included three All-Star appearances and 900 hits with the team, Cleveland has now signed another promising Venezuelan catcher looking…
The Houston Rockets were on the cusp of making the Play-In Tournament last season, thanks to a strong 13-2 run in March that brought them close to the No. 10 seed. Despite their promising finish, their lack of experience proved to be a hindrance. With Ime Udoka at the helm, it’s clear the Rockets are…
The New York Mets are undergoing a significant roster shakeup, extending even to their catching depth chart, as revealed through a trade with their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees. As word spread of the Mets’ decision to demote starting pitcher Christian Scott and third baseman Brett Baty, they concurrently finalized a deal with the…
In the 2023-24 season, the Indiana Pacers had their best performance in a decade. Though they entered the NBA Playoffs as the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference, they advanced to the conference finals for the first time since 2014. Even though they were swept by the Boston Celtics, who went on to win…
Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David, who has spent his entire 13-year career with Tampa Bay, was initially hesitant about staying with the team during a potential rebuilding phase. This uncertainty arose after Tom Brady’s retirement, leading David to consider retirement or exploring free agency following the 2023 season. However, the Buccaneers’ unexpected NFC South title win…
Red Sox fans who watched David Ortiz become a Boston sports legend will feel nostalgic seeing the club’s 19th-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The Red Sox selected D’Angelo Ortiz, the son of the iconic “Big Papi,” with the 567th overall pick. D’Angelo, a 20-year-old third baseman, hails from Miami Dade College in Florida….
The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed outside linebacker Julius Welschof to their practice squad on Tuesday, as confirmed by the team. Welschof, who was initially brought in as an undrafted free agent in 2024, had spent the summer with the Steelers before his injury. This move marks his return to the team after a brief stint on…
Less than a week after NBA veteran Danny Green announced his retirement, another former teammate has done the same. Aron Baynes, a former big man for the San Antonio Spurs, has declared his retirement from basketball. Both players were teammates on the Spurs and won a championship together in 2014. Although Baynes hasn’t officially stated…
The Philadelphia 76ers may have had the night off, but they certainly didn’t miss the biggest news in the NBA. In what’s being hailed as one of the most shocking trades in league history, the Dallas Mavericks traded superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. …
**Lake Forest, Ill.** — The Chicago Bears have made some roster adjustments, freeing up two spots by parting ways with a former third-round draft choice from Ryan Poles’ inaugural draft. On Friday, the team announced the waiving of wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. and the release of fullback Khari Blasingame. Both players had been healthy…