Every NFL team hiring a new head coach hopes to get the sort of boost that the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings got from their new hires in 2022. Brian Daboll took over a 4-13 Giants team that hadn’t won a playoff game in 11 seasons and immediately led them to a wild-card victory […]
Continue readingTuesday’s MLB trade deadline was highlighted by the deal that sent Nationals megastar Juan Soto to the Padres. And San Diego didn’t stop there, nabbing multiple other key players to help boost its chances at making the postseason. However, the Padres weren’t the only team to add elements ahead of the deadline that will impact […]
Continue readingCHICAGO — Loud chants of “Fire Tony!” broke out at Guaranteed Rate Field as manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox blew a five-run lead and lost to the Texas Rangers 11-9 in 10 innings on Saturday. La Russa has been under increased scrutiny this week since ordering an unconventional intentional walk in […]
Continue readingST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a $182 million, 11-year contract that includes a club option for the 2033 season. The shortstop’s deal, which could be worth up to $223 million if the club option is exercised and incentives are reached, was announced Saturday. “This is a great […]
Continue readingWeek 8 of the 2021 NFL season had some close Halloween matchups, including the Cowboys edging the Vikings with Dak Prescott sidelined and quarterback Cooper Rush making his first start. The Titans and Colts went to overtime after a wild pick-six for Tennessee in the final two minutes followed by a game-tying drive for Indianapolis. […]
Continue readingWith one week left in the season, it’s now or never for teams to secure their spot in the 2021 MLB playoffs. Ties, collapses, the kind of heroics that become legend — all are on the table as October rolls around. Who is finally going to pull ahead in the wild-card race between the Yankees, […]
Continue readingIf you haven’t yet read my primer on how weather can give you a MASSIVE edge in fantasy baseball, be sure to check that out now, as it will help provide context for my player evaluations each week. Here are Sunday’s choices to bolster your fantasy squad, with everyone available in at least half of […]
Continue readingWith respect to the games that do count, there are a lot of repeat visitors to this space, along with some newcomers and old friends. Here are Tuesday’s featured players, all available in at least 50% of ESPN leagues. Austin Gomber (L), rostered in 30% of ESPN leagues, Colorado Rockies at Texas Rangers: It’s been […]
Continue readingThe Philadelphia Phillies placed slugger Rhys Hoskins back on the injured list Thursday with an abdomen tear that will cause him to miss the rest of the season. The first baseman said he will likely have surgery to repair the tear within the next week and that the recovery period is six to eight weeks. […]
Continue readingElsewhere, it’s Sale Day in Boston as Chris Sale will make his long-awaited 2021 debut after rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. The southpaw hurled 89 pitches in his final rehab start so he shouldn’t be under any significant restrictions. The slate begins in the 4:00 PM ET hour but don’t wait to lock in your […]
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