The Yankees have been baseball’s best team by far – their .727 winning percentage tops the Astros’ .640 mark – but they will understandably always be looking for improvements as the August 2 trade deadline nears. . To that end, chief executive Brian Cashman and his team have already begun to sound out the outside …
In January 2021, rumors emerged that the relationship between Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Jared Goff was “not great”, and Rams general manager Les Snead, failed to commit to Goff as his future QB1 later that same month. At the end of March 2021, Goff was a member of the Detroit …
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In a wide-ranging article, ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. discusses with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred possible changes to the sport that could be implemented over the next few years. Of particular note are Manfred’s comments on a trio of issues: an automated strike zone, pitch clocks, and the possibility of league expansion. Manfred expressed support …
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The Nationals made an extension offer to John Soto sometime this spring, writes Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. The precise timing of the offer is unclear, but Dougherty adds that the offer is believed to have been made before Soto’s agent Scott Boras visited Nationals Park in late May. Soto rejected the offer, but …
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Many inside and outside the baseball industry were surprised when Freddie Freeman signed with the Dodgers last offseason. The general expectation was that he would re-sign with the Braves, continuing his career with the organization. Yet this was prohibited when Atlanta was acquired Matt Olson des A shortly after the lockout, and Freeman landed in …
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Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro edge-rusher TJ Watt made history during the 2021 NFL season when he tied Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan for the most sacks recorded by an individual in a single campaign with 22.5. Watt, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year who was recently nominated to win the NFL Player of …
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The Orioles have earned their fair share of once well-regarded prospects during a lengthy rebuild, as one would expect of a team in their situation. However, for the most part, there isn’t much to show for their frequent waiver requests and minor dealings in this area. names like Michael Franco, Kelvin Gutierrez, Carson Fulmer, Chris …
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The Padres announced they had selected the infielder Matthew Batten on the big league roster. Infielder friend Sergio Alcantara was designated to be assigned to the active 40-man roster space. Batten, who turned 27 last week, is in the big leagues for the first time. The Brothers selected the 5’11” infielder in the 32nd round …
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In comments Wednesday, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt admitted it’s “really stressful” for coaches and others associated with the team to not yet know the status of quarterback Deshaun Watson. for the 2022 NFL season. All involved are one step closer to having an answer. By NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and other insiders, Watson’s …
The Rays selected the right-handed contract Phenomena of war and recalled to the right Phoenix sanders of Triple-A Durham, according to a team announcement. They will take the places on the left-handed list Brooks Raley and just Ryan Thompsonwho were placed on the shortlist ahead of the Rays’ road series in Toronto. Tampa Bay also …
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