Rookie right-hander Sean Burke pitched six scoreless innings in his first Opening Day start and Austin Slater, Andrew Benintendi and Lenyn Sosa homered as the host Chicago White Sox routed the Los Angeles Angels 8-1 on Thursday. Chicago, which lost a major league single-season record 121 games last season, treated the Guaranteed Rate Field crowd…
There was serious excitement in the air for Houston Astros fans on Opening Day. The emergence of top prospect Cam Smith as the team’s right fielder, an opportunity to see ace Framber Valdez pitch and the hope for the start of a run for another American League West division title are all real reasons for excitement and optimism. But…
The Los Angeles Dodgers spent the offseason bolstering their World Series-winning roster with even more talent. As a result, LA is favored to repeat as champions in 2025. And one of the organization’s new acquisitions debuted in Thursday’s home opener against the Detroit Tigers. Blake Snell took the mound for Los Angeles, making his eagerly anticipated first start as…
Another MLB season means another six months of Keith Hernandez musings. The former New York Mets first baseman forms one of baseball’s most popular broadcasting crews, calling Mets games alongside play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen and fellow 1986 World Series champion Ron Darling on SNY. Hernandez often goes viral for his blunt candor or exasperation at…
That didn’t take long. Six innings into the New York Yankees’ first game of the season, expert analysts were already suggesting roster moves to improve the injury-riddled team. On Thursday, it was former MLB outfielder and current analyst Cameron Maybin who chimed in with an idea on social media. “I’ll say it on day one,…
The 2025 season is an all-in one for Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies. With expectations set to “World Series or bust”, Harper and the rest of Philly’s veteran core are ready to take the burden that comes with such expectations. Harper spoke to Sports Radio 94.1 WIP’s Devan Kaney today about the role the…
If you look around Major League Baseball, the league is unfortunately riddled with major injuries heading into 2025. Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuna Jr. are on the shelf for Atlanta Braves, Shane McClanahan is out for the Tampa Bay Rays and Gerrit Cole is out for the year in New York Yankees. Fortunately, this spring,…
It appears that there are no credible reports confirming that the Baltimore Ravens are in talks with a Cleveland Browns tight end who recently terminated his contract. Additionally, there is no verifiable information suggesting that a Browns tight end previously turned down a three-year, $76.8 million contract from the Philadelphia Eagles due to a misunderstanding…
The Chicago Bears have made a significant splash in the offseason by officially signing a former Washington Commanders wide receiver to a four-year, $109 million deal. The signing marks a major move for the Bears as they look to solidify their offense and provide more weapons for their quarterback. The deal, which was confirmed by…
Brownlee, a former standout with the Miami Dolphins, brings a wealth of experience to the Chiefs’ receiving corps. With 233 games played under his belt, he brings a veteran presence and a proven track record to a team hungry for another Super Bowl victory. While specific terms of the deal have not been disclosed, the…
The New England Patriots have a significant need at wide receiver, despite adding Stefon Diggs in free agency. The New Orleans Saints also have a significant need at quarterback, with veteran Derek Carr declining rapidly at 33 years old and their only young option being Spencer Rattler, a former fifth-round pick. That makes a potential…
The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t really done a whole lot to address their ailing offense this offseason. Yes, they swung a trade for quarterback Geno Smith, but in terms of weapons, they are severely lacking. The Raiders entered free agency with substantial cap space, but were unable to add any playmakers. Now, the market has…