Pitching coach Derek Johnson not returning to Reds
Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson, who has been absent from the team for personal reasons, will not return to the club in 2027, president of baseball operations Nick Krall announced this morning (via Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19). “Derek Johnson…
MLB fans explode as shady footage of Sonny Gray’s neck raises eyebrows after Red Sox loss
Another year, another miserable first round playoff exit for the Boston Red Sox. Gone are the days of 2004 (and 2007, 2013 and 2018). After owning the New York Yankees – and baseball – for nearly 15 years, the Red Sox lost their grip on their rival and…
Padres 4, Cubs 1: Farewell to 2026, and heading towards an uncertain 2027
When the Chicago Cubs started the 2026 season 27-12, a stretch that included two 10-game winning streaks, many of us thought, “Hey, maybe this year can be something special.” GOOD. You know what happened after that. A 10-game losing streak.…
The Cowboys send the Steelers’ 2027 sixth-round pick and 2028 second-round pick for Joey Porter Jr.
The Cowboys are sending the Steelers two draft picks in the trade that brings cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas. The Steelers will get a sixth-round pick in 2027 and a second-round pick in 2028, according to multiple reports. The 2027 sixth-round pick…
Red Sox veterans speak candidly about internal conflicts after playoff elimination
NEW YORK – As the clock struck midnight and officially ushered in baseball in October, the Red Sox were packing up to leave Yankee Stadium and the postseason that had barely begun. The energy in the visitors’ clubhouse was different than after the…
Red Sox lose to Yankees, out of Wild Card Series
Red Sox lose to Yankees, out of Wild Card Series MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — Boston Red Sox fans woke up Thursday morning to some disappointment after the team was eliminated by the New York Yankees, 9-2 in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series. Hours before…
Cowboys acquire Joey Porter Jr. in deal with Steelers
In exchange for Porter, the Cowboys will send the Steelers a second-round selection as well as a conditional sixth-round pick. Pelissero noted on his blog that trade talks between Dallas and Pittsburgh have intensified in recent weeks and the deal will…
Arsenal: was the penalty after Leah Williamson’s handball the right decision in the Champions League?
Arsenal assistant coach Aaron D’Antino handled post-match media duties and explained that, although the intention was for Williamson to take the goal kick, they would use the incident as a learning experience. “If we look at what we can…
What’s next for Cub Scouts? Biggest questions of the offseason after Jed Hoyer’s plans fail
For the second year in a row, the Chicago Cubs won one of the National League wild card spots and for the second year in a row, they were unable to turn that spot into a deep playoff run. Last year, they beat the Padres in the Wild Card Series in three…
A top QB showdown and a historic anniversary: 5 things to know from the NFL this week
Three weeks into the NFL season, we’re already seeing familiar storylines, huge surprises and a lot of history being made. The Houston Texans are 0-3 – again – while the Las Vegas Raiders are a surprising 3-0. Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence renew a…