Before Week 16, the Las Vegas Raiders were neck-and-neck with the New York Giants for the distinction of worst record in the NFL and the reward that comes with it: the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. The Raiders (3-12) have now plummeted out of the top five thanks to their 19-14 win over…
Dre Greenlaw’s return from the devastating Achilles injury in Super Bowl 58 was one of the more inspiring moments of a hugely disappointing 2024 season for the San Francisco 49ers. Greenlaw endured a long road to recovery to make his comeback in the 49ers’ Week 15 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams, with his performance…
In a surprise move on Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran tight end Robert Tonyan to their practice squad ahead of their matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day. Tonyan played collegiately at Indiana State and entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2017. In his eight years in the league,…
Have the New York Yankees done it again? Former 15-year MLB player Cameron Maybin thinks the Yankees have found their next pitching “diamond in the rough” with reliever Fernando Cruz in their trade with the Cincinnati Reds. “You know what the Yankees have been able to do with pitching the last few years, right? They’ve…
The Baltimore Orioles continued to build depth for spring training, and perhaps the regular season, by agreeing to a minor league deal with outfielder Jordyn Adams recently. Adams received an invitation to Major League spring training and he’ll vie for what is likely one backup outfield spot for opening day. The Angels designated Adams for assignment and non-tendered him…
The Red Sox have agreed to terms on a minor-league contract with free-agent right-hander Noah Davis, a team source confirmed to BloggingtheRedSox.com. The deal, which is pending a physical, comes with an invite to major-league spring training. Davis, who turns 28 in April, first announced his joining the Red Sox organization on Friday night via an…
This past week has not been an enjoyable one to watch for Seattle Mariners fans. The Mariners entered the offseason with clear needs at first base, second base and third base. The team’s President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto has confirmed those needs throughout the offseason. There’s been various reports regarding how Seattle planned to go…
The Chicago Cubs were always going to look at adding starting pitching this offseason, whether it be via free agency or the trade market, but thus far they have missed out on major additions. While the Cubs were not expected to be in on top-of-the-market free agents like Corbin Burnes or Max Fried, there were some hot commodities available via…
The Toronto Blue Jays missed out on Juan Soto this offseason. Their whiff could negatively impact their ability to convince Vladimir GUerrero Jr. to stay in Toronto. They could end up trading the superstars before he walks in free agency. MLB Insider Jim Bowden predicted that the team would make the “wow” move of the 2025…
The Cleveland Guardians made a splash over the weekend by signing first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year deal worth $12M, bringing the long-time Cleveland staple back into the fold for the third time in his career. It sounds like the one-time All-Star turned down a more lucrative contract to return to Cleveland. According to…
Everyone around baseball is trying to figure out what the Cleveland Guardians’ overall objective is this offseason. Fresh off a 92-win season and an ALCS appearance, the front office has traded away the right side of their infield. Their most recent trade sent Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for RHP Slade Cecconi…
The Los Angeles Angels have been searching for an answer to their second base vacancy this winter and might have to fall back on a trade proposal instead of free agency. Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report proposed a swap with the Tampa Bay Rays which would bring second baseman Brandon Lowe to the West Coast….