Aug 1, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman (40) celebrates with teammates his walk-off single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Pinch hitter Mike Tauchman doubled home the winning run to cap a three-run bottom of the ninth as the…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The beauty of the MLB trade deadline is that while deals are often judged at face value, some take years to fully appreciate. When the Los Angeles Dodgers landed right-hander Max Scherzer and shortstop Trea Turner at the 2021 deadline, the early reviews glowed. But that deal did not end…
Don’t let the Olympics completely distract you from what’s going on stateside. We’ll finally be getting our first dose of NFL football as the calendar flips to August, and the MLB landscape has been completely altered following Tuesday’s trade deadline. If you’re feeling patriotic and want to turn your attention to the Paris Games, that’s…
Jul 31, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) celebrates with outfielder Cedric Mullins (31), third baseman Jordan Westburg (11), and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (6) after hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY…
Jul 31, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) celebrates with outfielder Cedric Mullins (31), third baseman Jordan Westburg (11), and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (6) after hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY…
Two teams defined the 2024 MLB trade deadline on Tuesday. And one trade in particular summarizes the distinctly different approach to a roster shuffle in the middle of the season. While the San Diego Padres went into go-for-broke mode, the Tampa Bay Rays revealed a heavy dose of self-awareness and sacrificed a potential playoff berth…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Team USA was spared the shock of an upset loss to South Sudan in London during their 5-0 run through an exhibition season spanning three countries leading into the Olympics. LeBron James made the game-winner in a 101-100 win this month that opened a lot of eyes to the style…
Jul 30, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Yankees third base Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) celebrates with outfielder Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a three RBI home run during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Gleyber Torres hit a sacrifice fly in the 12th…
Jul 28, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena (56) celebrates after hitting a single against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports When he wasn’t making duets with Dolly Parton or faking Michael Jordan out of his sneakers (don’t believe me;…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images As the MLB trade deadline looms, several teams still need to decide if they’re contenders or pretenders in 2024. For those who have already decided, there’s value in playing the consequences of their choice. Here are our best bets for Tuesday, July 30. Seattle Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox James…
