The Chicago Cubs have been putting together a team fit to make a legitimate playoff run. In that pursuit, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and his staff have said they are “all in.” One move in particular demonstrates the stated plan to be aggressive in reaching for that goal of post-season play. The acquisition of…
The Chicago Cubs’ pitching staff may have some solid pieces, but it’s far from a finished product. Shota Imanaga, Justin Steele, and Jameson Taillon figure to anchor the rotation, while Porter Hodge and Tyson Miller form the core of an intriguing bullpen. But either part of the staff could still use an upgrade. What if…
Have the Boston Red Sox spent enough time talking to free-agent relievers to zero in on a target? The available relief pitchers in free agency represent a grab bag of all ages and styles. The Red Sox, who seem to be prioritizing pitchers with high swing-and-miss rates this winter, have an open competition at closer,…
The Baltimore Orioles have the most exciting young core of young hitters in baseball. Shortstop Gunnar Henderson already plays at an MVP level only two full seasons into his career. Adley Rutschman is in the conversation as the best catcher in baseball. Left fielder Colton Cowser just finished as the AL Rookie of the Year runner-up. Infielder Jordan Westburg was an…
The Atlanta Braves still have a Max Fried-sized hole in their rotation. Could they bring in one of his former high school teammates to fill it? One of the great bits of baseball trivia these days is that Fried shared a rotation at Harvardr-Westlake in Southern California with former Los Angeles Dodgers World Series starter…
Dan Quinn’s never been one to shirk a challenge. He’s installed a fighting spirit and winning culture across the Washington Commanders. The head coach won’t be going away from that in the postseason. The Commanders cemented their feel-good status by securing a playoff spot with one game to spare. There is no time to revel…
Everyone knows Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is a different player entering this weekend than he was during the opening week when he first faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The question then is really about how the Commanders’ rookie has grown and, more importantly, how that growth will impact the Wild Card game against the…
The Washington Commanders may have to deal with the loss of Kliff Kingsbury in the offseason. But for this weekend, stopping the run against the Buccaneers is the key to a Wild Card victory. And defense is the fatal flaw that will doom the Commanders in the 2025 NFL playoffs. Washington’s hopes of having any…
The Buffalo Bills have again positioned themselves for a deep playoff run after securing the No. 2 seed. But this is nothing new for Buffalo under head coach Sean McDermott, who boasts an 86-45 regular season coaching record. However, the Bills have struggled in the playoffs, going 5-6 in his tenure. Having made the…
While the 2025 NFL draft still stands a few months out before kicking off, the predictions are already rattling in for the Indianapolis Colts. After a bumpy 9-8 season and another missing playoff appearance to show for it, this coming offseason will be more critical than ever to ace, and that reigns especially true for April’s…
It’s playoff time, but other teams are sniffing around the Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator. Still, the Bills have a potential obstacle in their quest for a Super Bowl berth. Also, Von Miller dropped an honest admission about facing his former team, the Broncos, in the playoffs. Miller said emotions are involved, according to a post…
The New York Jets aren’t in a great place as an organization right now. Despite being loaded with talent, New York has struggled over the last few years. Nothing has been as disappointing as the 2024 season though. The Jets came into the year as the favorites to win the AFC East, yet they finished…