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Can the Giants, Vikings continue their success in 2023?

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 […]

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MLB Power Rankings Week 17: Where every team stands after the trade deadline

Tuesday’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 […]

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‘Fire Tony!’ chants as Chicago White Sox blow lead in loss to Texas Rangers

CHICAGO — 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 […]

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Wander Franco finalizes $182 million, 11-year contract in ‘great day’ for Tampa Bay Rays

ST. 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 […]

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NFL Week 8 takeaways: What we learned, big questions for every game and future team outlooks

Week 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. […]

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MLB Power Rankings Week 25: Where all 30 teams stand in the final week

With 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, […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Sunday

If 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 […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday

With 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 […]

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Philadelphia Phillies 1B Rhys Hoskins (abdomen tear) to have season-ending surgery

The 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. […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Saturday

Elsewhere, 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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