The New York Yankees will be without one of their top power hitters when the 2025 season begins. Giancarlo Stanton will open the season on the injured list after receiving platelet-rich plasma injections in both elbows, the Yankees announced Saturday. When he reported to spring training, Stanton said he’s had soreness in his elbows since […]
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is reviewing a petition by the family of the late Pete Rose to reinstate the all-time hits leader, ESPN reports. If reinstated, Rose, who died in September of last year at the age of 83, would presumably become eligible for election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Rose […]
Legendary slugger and future first-ballot Hall of Famer Albert Pujols has been named manager of the Dominican Republic team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, he told reporters at Angels spring training Sunday. Pujols, 45, retired from playing following a standout 2022 campaign with the St. Louis Cardinals in which he joined the 700 home […]
“Now, Zion (Williamson) is interesting here just because he is injured right now [and] we don’t know when he is coming back,” ESPN’s Bobby Marks said Friday. “For him to be on the court, that’s how you can get the most value for him, either in a trade or with the Pelicans. I’ve always circled […]
“The Indiana Pacers’ offer for LeBron James prioritizes filling roster gaps for the Lakers while giving the Pacers a shot at immediate contention,” Fadeaway World’s Eddie Bitar wrote Thursday. “Myles Turner would be a massive defensive anchor alongside Anthony Davis (15.3 points per game, 7.1 rebounds per game, 2.0 blocks per game), forming one of […]
“This season was all about Bron (LeBron James) playing with Bronny (James),” 19-year NBA veteran Paul Pierce said on the KG Certified podcast Friday. “And we wanted to all see that. We want to see a little more of that, but I had no expectations. …It’s the same personnel as last year. You brought in […]
“The Cavaliers are in a solid financial situation, and that includes room under the first luxury tax apron,” King James Gospel’s Josh Cornelissen wrote Thursday. “That would allow them to make a trade with a team over the first tax apron that cannot take back more salary than they send out.” “Whatever package the Cavaliers […]
Following a hustle-filled 32-point, 14-rebound, 9-assist, 4-block performance, Giannis Antetokounmpo commented on his leadership approach, “I’ve been using my voice throughout my career. Obviously, I played with very experienced players…from George Hill, Jrue Holiday, Kyle Korver, Wesley Matthews, Robin Lopez. They were very, very experienced vets. I believe that as I got more comfortable, I’ve […]
Atlanta’s loss places them a game back of the Bucks for the final playoff spot in the East at the moment. While they may not be contenders, the Hawks hold a 6-2 combined record against the Bucks, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks. Remarkably, they are only 8-11 in all other matchups. In […]