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The Minnesota Vikings have experienced significant changes in their roster since the regime shift two years ago, but there is one crucial component they are determined to retain for as long as possible. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw is entering the final year of his four-year, $13.35 million rookie contract in 2024. Being a former first-round…
The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered their seventh defeat of the season on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, with pitching emerging as a notable factor in their loss. Starting pitcher James Paxton had a challenging outing, lasting five innings while giving up three hits, three runs, and a career-high eight walks. The bullpen encountered difficulties…
The Texas Rangers have acquired minor league left-handed pitcher Jimmy Robbins from the Toronto Blue Jays, as announced by Texas’ top affiliate in Round Rock. Since Robbins wasn’t part of the Toronto 40-man roster, he won’t take up a roster spot with Texas. In exchange, the Blue Jays received cash, according to the MLB.com transaction…
Tommy Pham, a seasoned player, has secured a place with the struggling Chicago White Sox by finalizing a minor league agreement on Tuesday. The 36-year-old will head to Triple-A Charlotte starting Wednesday to prepare before joining the White Sox. In the 2023 postseason, Pham showcased his skills by batting .279 with three home runs and…
Rudy Gobert headlines the Wolves’ strong defense, but an often overlooked aspect of their defensive prowess is their adeptness at navigating screens. Their ability to stay connected to ball handlers through screens has been a key factor in their defensive success all season. However, the Suns presented a challenge with their HORNS action, using one…
The Minnesota Twins have added another player from the controversial 2017 Houston Astros team. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Twins have inked a minor-league contract with veteran outfielder Tony Kemp, who is 32 years old. Kemp, who began his career with the Astros and was part of their World Series…
A potential new rivalry seems to be emerging in baseball between St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol and the security guards of the Oakland A’s. During a game at Oakland Coliseum in California, Marmol became visibly agitated and ended up pulling at the collar of one of the A’s security guards. The incident occurred while…
Xzavion Curry hadn’t anticipated his first start of the 2024 season occurring in mid-April, but his debut against one of the American League’s top offensive teams couldn’t have gone better. Following five scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox, Curry, a right-handed pitcher for the Guardians, expressed his joy at being back with his team…
Ohio State had a remarkable offseason, with significant developments in both retaining and acquiring players. Notably, their running back corps experienced substantial improvements. TreVeyon Henderson chose to return for his senior year despite speculation about entering the NFL Draft, bolstering the team’s running game. Additionally, the Buckeyes secured the talents of Quinshon Judkins from Ole…
The Arizona Diamondbacks staged a remarkable rally, dubbed “answerbacks,” on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. They scored six runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by Eugenio Suarez’s game-tying home run. However, the Cardinals ultimately secured a 9-6 victory, with Paul Goldschmidt delivering the go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, despite a pitch well…