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The Dylan Cease Signing, Comparisons, and a Kudos for Aggressiveness

Owing to the timing and the holiday, I didn’t really have a chance to sit with my thoughts on the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease, and comment a little more completely on how it struck me. On the whole, I agree with a lot of what Michael said , about the Cubs “missing” on Cease not really bothering me … so long as the Cubs ACTUALLY step up and add one of the many, many other interesting front-half starting pitchers available in free agency or trade this offseason. I think it’s importan...

Blue Jays Cubs

Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession · Nov 28 · 4 reads that week

Having Japanese Teammates in MLB is Not a Strong Selling Point for Tatsuya Imai

The Tatsuya Imai rumor mill has yet to really pick up a lot of steam, though that’s perhaps unsurprising given that his posting period lasts into the new year. One thing making the rounds, however, was a translated bit from a Japanese appearance in which Imai discussed joining an MLB team with established stars from Japan: Ｑ.ドジャースのような優勝狙えるチームに行きたいのか？倒しにいくのか？ 今井達也 「倒したいですね。(大谷・山本・佐々木選手らと)一緒にプレーするのも、もちろん楽しそうだなと思うんですけど、ああいうチームに勝ってワールドチャンピオンになるのが自分の人生にとって一番価値がある」 #報ステ pic.twitter.com/CFB...

Dodgers

Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession · Nov 25 · 3 reads that week

Are Any Posted Players from Japan Fits for Astros?

There are currently four players from Japan’s NPB league that have been posted for MLB teams to bid on. Could any of them be a fit for the Houston Astros? (Note: NPB consists of Pacific League (JPPL) and Central League (JPCL). JPPL has DH, JPCL does not) 1) SP Tatsuya Imai (27 years old, 5’ […]

Astros

The Crawfish Boxes · Nov 22 · 3 reads that week

Will Zachary Werenski Score a Goal vs. the New York Rangers on November 15?

Will Zachary Werenski score for the Columbus Blue Jackets against the New York Rangers, on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the best call are available in this article. Zachary Werenski Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Rangers Anytime Goal Odds: +320 (Bet $10 to win $32.00 if he scores a goal) Werenski Goals Betting Stats In every contest Werenski has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s fallen short of the prop total. In 17 games played ...

Blue Jackets Rangers

Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession · Nov 15 · 3 reads that week

For the Rockies, winning at 5,280 might mean 9=12

In 2007, when the Rockies were riding a Rocktober wave to the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays finished dead last in the AL East standings at 66-96. The year before, then-Tampa Bay executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager, Andrew Friedman, had hired Joe Maddon to manage the Rays, and together they […]

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Purple Row · Nov 14 · 3 reads that week

Lightning vs. Rangers NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Nov. 12

On Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET, the Tampa Bay Lightning will meet the New York Rangers at Benchmark International Arena, and we have best bets tips in this article if you want to make a wager. Lightning vs. Rangers Promo Codes Best Over/Under Bet Pick OU: Under 5.5 (Computer projecting 5.4 goals) In seven games this season, Tampa Bay and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals. New York has played six games this season that ended with more than 5.5 total goals. The te...

Lightning Rangers

Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession · Nov 12 · 3 reads that week

Reds lose assistant pitching coach Simon Mathews to Nationals

Since taking over as the pitching coach/guru/director for the Cincinnati Reds, the club has consistently established itself as a pitching-first organization that’s earned quite the bit of respect around the league. They’ve drafted well in that time, too. Adding the likes of Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Andrew Abbott, Rhett Lowder, Chase Burns, Tony Santillan, Graham […]

Red Sox Nationals

Red Reporter · Nov 11 · 3 reads that week

Today in White Sox History: November 6

1935 After a 22-year career logging a 229-217 record with a 3.84 ERA and 39.7 WAR (180th all-time among pitchers), “Sad” Sam Jones retired. The former Cleveland, Red Sox, Yankees, Browns and Senators player had ended his run with four seasons on the South Side. Jones was a curveball specialist, and while never a consistent […]

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South Side Sox · Nov 6 · 3 reads that week

2025 Atlanta Braves Prospect Reviews: Carlos D. Rodríguez

How Acquired Carlos was signed by the Braves as a minor league free agent following the end of the 2024 season and his release from the Milwaukee Brewers organization. What Were Expectations? Carlos was immediately inserted in many of the Braves Top 30 charts because of his skill set and promise as a Brewers prospect […]

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Talking Chop · Nov 6 · 3 reads that week

Ranking the five worst games of the 2025 season

What goes up must come down. Since I just wrote an article ranking the five best Brewers games of the season, here are the five worst. No, I didn’t include every NLCS game. #5: August 25th — Giants 4, Brewers 3 This game, as some of you may remember, was the celebration of life in […]

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Brew Crew Ball · Nov 6 · 3 reads that week

Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith still under review, could proceed

Mike Coppinger has an update on Subriel Matias’ failed drug test for ostarine. Per the New York State Athletic Commission, Matias’ (23-2, 22 KO) “adverse finding” revealed a concentration of 0.085 ng/ml. While the World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) treats any amount of ostarine as a violation, this was administered by VADA, which has a threshold […]

Bad Left Hook · Nov 26 · 2 reads that week

Dodgers 2025 season review: Alex Call

Alex Call began the season with the Washington Nationals before being acquired by the Dodgers at the trade deadline. He served as quality platoon bat against left-handed pitching and hit well over a small sample size in the postseason. Call was coming off a 2024 season where he appeared in just 30 games for Washington, […]

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True Blue LA · Nov 26 · 2 reads that week

David Lesky Talks Trades, Tenders (and Non), and Offseason Tomfoolery

In this episode of the Royals Rundown podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco welcome Royals insider David Lesky to dive deep into the Kansas City Royals’ ongoing offseason. They unpack a wide range of topics: Plus, they discuss how health, team chemistry, and smart roster construction could make or break the 2025 season. […]

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Royals Review · Nov 25 · 2 reads that week

Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request

The offseason marches on, and the Yankees have their first significant commitment of the winter made. Trent Grisham accepted the qualifying offer, meaning they’ll have him back in the outfield on a one-year, $22 million pact following the 29-year-old’s career year in 2024, hitting 34 home runs in a fourth outfielder role that quickly expanded […]

Yankees

Pinstripe Alley · Nov 24 · 2 reads that week

Looking back at Dodgers TV & radio broadcasts in 2025

LOS ANGELES — Now that the baseball season is over, we can look back at the various announcer pairings the Dodgers used on both their television and radio English-language broadcasts during the 2025 season. SportsNet LA was in its 12th season of televising Dodgers games locally, the last six of which have been available more […]

Dodgers

True Blue LA · Nov 24 · 2 reads that week

Best Missouri Sports Betting Apps for December 2025 Launch

There is a lot of buzz coming from the “Show Me State” as Missouri sports betting apps are expected to go live on December 1, 2025. That’s next Monday! Let’s look at the best Missouri sports betting apps as pre-registration has opened! You can sign up early until launch day! Best Missouri Sports Betting Apps in November 2025 The legislation passed in Missouri in 2024 will allow for up to 14 sportsbooks. Six of those sports belong to casinos, six to professional sports teams, and...

Cardinals Blues

Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession · Nov 24 · 2 reads that week

6 takeaways from Lions’ overtime win against Giants

A “get-right” game, a “bounce-back” performance, whatever you want to call it, the Detroit Lions needed it on Sunday afternoon. How the game was played, however, was far from that for the Lions. From the start of the game, the Lions were struggling heavily. Trick plays fooled them throughout as the New York Giants’ offense […]

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Pride Of Detroit · Nov 23 · 2 reads that week

Rangers vs. Blues: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The New York Rangers (10-11-2) are favorites when they host the St. Louis Blues (7-9-6) on Monday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Rangers are -143 on the moneyline to win, while the Blues have +120 moneyline odds. You can watch along on NHL Network to see the Rangers play the Blues. Rangers vs. Blues Game Info & Odds When: Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: NHL Network Live Stream: Fubo Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York Favorite: ...

Rangers Blues

Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession · Nov 23 · 2 reads that week

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