Happy New Year, CSR! The Panthers will face off against the Bucs in what could be their last game of the 2025 season, in a second dance that sees both teams vying for a playoff spot. Of course, the results of the Falcons-Saints game could render these results moot, but both teams should be going […]
I’ll admit I was still asleep when the word came down, that NPB ace Tatsuya Imai was signing with the Houston Astros for three years and $54 million guaranteed. Escalators exist on the deal that can give Imai another $3 million per, for a total possible AAV of $21 million — or some six million […]
We’re deep in the heart of the off-season, the Hot Stove has grown cold, and some Detroit Tiger fans’ patience with the front office has worn paper-thin. But that doesn’t mean we can’t do some prognosticating, projecting, estimating and elucidating. I’m not a betting man – “Only ever bet the amount of money you’d be […]
Indiana men’s basketball’s non-conference slate is firmly in the past. The Hoosiers have a substantial break before returning to Big Ten action in the new year. It’s a bit weird to judge the slate because Indiana’s losses, against Louisville and Kentucky, were what was widely expected going into the season. The Cardinals loaded up on […]
The first thing you should know is that this game matters. It matters because beating the Saints is the sacred duty of this franchise, one they need to fulfill, and in doing so leave a sour taste in the mouth of New Orleans and their fans for the first couple months of the offseason. This […]
Good riddance, 2025. Welcome, 2026, and the change and hope you offer. Even though the greatest sense of optimism hits in spring as the season gets closer, a new year is also a great time for a reset and reframe. With Purple Row’s Samantha Bradfield perfectly setting out the Rockies 2026 New Year Resolutions on […]
Thursday’s Saints vs. Falcons injury report The Saints’ long list of injuries continues to linger over Sunday’s game. New Orleans Saints receiver Chris Olave expected to make full recovery after blood clot detected in lung Very scary news for the Saints’ star WR. Longtime Saints Star Wants To Play In 2026 One of the most […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home for their first game of 2026. They’ll host the Denver Nuggets as they look for their third win in a row. No Joke(r) Sorry, Cavs fans. If you bought tickets to see Nikola Jokic play on Friday night, then you’ll be disappointed. Jokic went down with a knee injury […]
Dan Szymborski’s ZiPS projections for 2026 have been up at FanGraphs for about a month, so let’s check them out! But before we do that, let’s do a quick look at last season’s projections and how those worked out. Last season The Brewers tend to be a little tough to project because they rely on […]
The big guy is navigating his way through his first NHL season. There have been a few solid minutes spread between a lot of time in the press box.
Name Jack Finley Position Center Age (as of October 1) 23 Height/Weight 6’6″, 227 lbs. Expected 2024-25 Team Tampa Bay Lightning Draft – Year, Round 2020, Round 2 (57th) Previous Rankings 11th ( 2024 ), 10th ( 2023 ), 13th ( 2022 ), 20th ( 2021 ) JustinG Ranking 9 Final Rank 4
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Happy New Year Twinkie Town! With the calendar flipped to 2026, I’ll be periodically checking in on the 2006 & 2016 campaigns this 365-cycle. But before that, we have a few one-off anniversaries—beginning with the Twins’ AL title defense 60 years ago. In 1965, Minnesota established itself as a professional baseball powerhouse by flying an […]
Good Morning. Other than Tatsuya Imai, it’s been a slow news day.
2026 began with an incredibly slow day on the news front. However, with a new year, it’s time to remember those who passed away in 2025 with our annual Braves in Memoriam. MLB News: Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros reportedly agreed to a three-year, $54M deal. The deal allows the right-hander to opt out […]
Two games on tap Friday as Louisville and Notre Dame change West Coast dance partners after both won on Tuesday with Louisville hammering Cal and the Irish winning a Tony Bennett special against Stanford, 47-40. It’s interesting that there is a three-day break between games, but it is still between semesters. We don’t imagine that […]
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
The Tennessee Titans will almost certainly enter the 2026 NFL Draft needing to address their pass rush. Though free agency comes first, there aren’t any legitimate impact EDGEs scheduled to hit the open market. The list could include Trey Hendrickson, Kwity Paye, and Boye Mafe. Hendrickson is an aging asset, and Mafe/Paye are quality football […]
Good morning, Camden Chatters. In the Orioles’ pursuit of a big-name starting pitcher, one major candidate just came off the board. Nippon Professional Baseball standout Tatsuya Imai reportedly will sign with the Houston Astros on a three-year, $54 million contract that includes opt-outs after every season. It’s one of the most surprising free agent deals […]
With the Commanders disappointing 2025 season winding to a close, attention is now shifting to the next round of off-season team building. The mismatch between expectations heading into the season and results on the field seems to be driving a level of hysteria that we have not seen since the 2024 offseason, when Adam Peters […]
This caught my eye: “The midrange is officially extinct. Look at this Bulls shot chart from Dec 21, 2025. They took 0 midrange jumpers the entire game. there is absolutely nothing between the paint and the three-point line. This wasn’t random variance. It was a deliberate offensive choice.” I don’t know about you, but the […]
George Mason has faced its fair share of adversity early in 2025-26. After a 27-9 campaign and winning a Co-A10 Regular Season Championship in 2024-25, head coach Tony Skinn lost the majority of his roster to the portal and graduation. That left him and his staff to rebuild this past offseason by bringing an almost […]
Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets will be on the road to face the Buffalo Bills in the last game of the regular season on Sunday. Josh Allen has not been practicing this week and is not expected to play on Sunday. For tank commanders that may cause some concern. Certainly the […]
The first day of 2026 is in the books. But now it’s the first Friday of 2026. And soon, the first weekend of 2026. Enjoy it! But first, links. Phillies news Here’s why Bryson Stott could have a good 2026 at the plate. Spencer Howard, formerly a Phillie, and most recently a Tohoku Rakuten Golden […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links Down two goals heading into the third period on Wednesday, the Devils scored three in a short burst and held on for a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets to head into 2026 with some good vibes. [Devils NHL] “Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils will […]
The college football transfer portal officially opened at the stroke of midnight last night. Up to this point, TOC has kept a list of Spartans who have announced they were going to be entering the portal. Now we will begin a new tracker with players who officially submit their names. We will also use this […]
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. RIP Bill Veeck*, and other stories. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Ray Jacobs, Nick Dumovich, […]