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Who Will Rockies Put On The Trade Market?

The playoff picture in both leagues is tight enough that few teams are locked into selling. The Rockies are one of the exceptions. They’re again the worst team in MLB, sitting 18 games under .500 while being outscored by 99…

Mexico looks to take control at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mexico and South Africa are set to square off in what promises to be a lively first game of the 2026 World Cup. Mexico’s technical quality and quick passing game will be tested against a South African side known for…

Returning Dylan Cease, Blue Jays bid to slow hot Phillies

May 24, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Dylan Cease is scheduled to return to…

The American sports stars who would dominate the World Cup

Soccer’s popularity in the United States certainly continues to grow: A recent Economist poll found that 10 percent of American sports fans now consider it their favorite sport, ahead of baseball and hockey. But while fan interest has surged, the…

Athletics, Brewers combine for 29 runs in Vegas showcase game

The Athletics introduced themselves to their new home in one of the most epic games in baseball this season. Unfortunately for fans in Las Vegas, the home team came out on the losing end. The A’s lost 15-14 in a…

World Cup 2026: The flag Iranians are not allowed to wave at stadiums

Outside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where Iran will face New Zealand on 15 June, those tensions are on full display. Opponents of the government in Tehran have gathered waving the Lion and Sun flag. It was Iran’s flag from…

2026-27 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings: June Update

We’re more than one third of the way through the 2026 MLB season, and what looked like a weak free agent class heading into the year only looks thinner following injuries and poor performances from many of the top names….

Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t blame referees for Game 3 loss

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks entered Game 3 of the NBA Finals with a 2-0 lead. They played in front of their fans at Madison Square Garden aiming to be within one win away from winning the title….

Carson Benge, Mets on the climb as they welcome consistent Cardinals

Jun 7, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; New York Mets right fielder Carson Benge (3) hits a RBi triple during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images The St. Louis Cardinals…

The Red Sox’ risk isn’t worth the reward in keeping Craig Breslow

After Jared Carrabis of the Section 10 Podcast alluded to the notion that the Boston Red Sox could fire Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow before the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, there was a fervor in the fan base about…