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I don’t necessarily intend to write about players I don’t think the Cardinals will ever get. It feels like a waste of time. But well, I don’t know who I could write about if I focused on players I thought the Cardinals might get. It’s a short list and most of the list aren’t very […]
It’s been a busy offseason for the Colorado Rockies. Not only did they part ways with general manager Bill Schmidt, assistant general manager Zack Rosenthal, pitching coach Darryl Scott, and numerous other coaches in their minor league system, but they also hired Paul “Moneyball” DePodesta as their new president of baseball operations, retained Warren Schaeffer […]
Braves Franchise History 1928 – The Cardinals sell veteran SS Rabbit Maranville to the Braves. 1987 – Atlanta trades shortstop Rafael Ramirez to the Astros for a pair of minor leaguers. 2001 – The Braves sign infielder Vinny Castilla also to a two-year contract. 2005 – The Braves acquire shortstop Edgar Renteria from the Boston […]
The best time of the MLB offseason is finally here as the Winter Meetings are beginning in Orlando. However, on Sunday, the focus of Braves Country was on franchise legend Dale Murphy and his latest opportunity to get into the Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, Murphy did not get the required votes from the Contemporary Baseball […]
The LSU Tigers are the underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), in this year’s Texas Bowl, where they will face the Houston Cougars. NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas will host the matchup on December 27, 2025, starting at 9:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. An over/under of 43.5 points has been set for the contest. Houston vs. LSU Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Cougars (-3) Moneyline: Cougars (-142), Tigers (+120) Total: 43.5 points Best Houston vs. LSU Promo Code How to Wat...
Alpine architecture is more than merely admiring a beautiful chalet or wandering cobbled streets through picturesque villages. It’s an appreciation of one of Europe’s most historical natural wonders and the… How Alpine Architecture Reflects Centuries of Mountain Life Read more
The Colts thought they had finally found an answer at QB. Daniel Jones was near the league leaders in most efficiency stats, he was leading the league in passing yards, and he had a strong 13 Passing TDs paired 4 Rushing TDs against 3 INTs and just 2 Fumbles. The Colts were 7-1, in the […]
The Winter Meetings have begun and we’ve got a whole lot of nothing. You know what would make a good post? If we posted and talked about all the crazy rumors that are posited by those online. Some are actually alright in their nature, if woefully one-sided for the Phillies. Others look like people are […]
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. Happy birthday, Reed Johnson*! And other stories. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Kid Camp, Reed Johnson*. […]
Happy Monday, Camden Chatters! If you’re looking for Orioles news, there isn’t much. They ended last week with a pair of waiver claims. Will Robertson joins the team from the Pirates, and Drew Romo from the Rockies. Romo is a 24-year-old catcher who should only see time on the Orioles if the catastrophic catcher injuries […]
The Winter Meetings are officially underway, and over the next few days we’re expecting to see some major momentum on deals coming together. Whether that means the Yankees will be one of the teams landing anybody remains to be seen, as their offseason plans have been a mystery beyond what many have assumed from the […]
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According to reports from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Pittsburgh Pirates have made a four-year offer to free agent Kyle Schwarber that is in excess of $100 million. The left-hitting Schwarber hit 56 homer runs last season, and while the reports state he remains unlikely to sign with Pittsburgh, it is a significant development […]
The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Clemson Tigers face off in the Pinstripe Bowl on December 27, 2025, starting at 12 p.m. ET, airing on ABC. Looking to attend this game live? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats . Penn State vs. Clemson Tickets & How to Watch Info Tickets: Get tickets to this game on Vivid Seats Game date: Saturday, December 27, 2025 Game time: 12 p.m. ET Location: The Bronx, New York Venue: Yankee Stadium TV channel: ABC Penn State Of...
The Grambling Tigers (3-5) will try to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (5-4) on December 8, 2025 at Reed Green Coliseum. Southern Miss dropped its previous game to Miami (FL), 88-64, on Saturday. Tylik Weeks was its high scorer with 12 points. On Tuesday, in its most recent game, Grambling fell to Tulane 65-63. With 18 points, Derrius Ward was its top scorer. When is Southern Miss vs. Grambling and when does it start? This game between the ...
The Incarnate Word Cardinals (5-4, 1-1 Southland) will visit the New Orleans Privateers (3-7, 0-1 Southland) after losing four straight road games. In its most recent game, Incarnate Word lost to Nicholls State on Saturday, 74-67. Its high scorer was Jordan Pyke with 21 points. In its previous game, New Orleans lost to Houston Christian on Saturday, 85-76. Coleton Benson scored a team-high 26 points (and added three assists and two boards). When is Incarnate Word vs. New Orleans and when d...
The Gator Bowl will feature the Missouri Tigers entering a showdown against the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The game is on ABC, if you’re looking for how to watch. When is Missouri vs. Virginia and when does it start? This game between the Tigers and Cavaliers will take place on Saturday, December 27, 2025. You can expect the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. Where to watch Missouri vs. Virginia The Tigers and Cavaliers will hit the field at EverBank Stadium for this ma...
The Tennessee Titans entered Week 14 with the number one pick in the 2026 NFL Draft secured. Now maybe that isn’t as important with Cam Ward in the fold and not needing to go QB, but they still lost draft position on Sunday by beating a lowly Cleveland Browns team. The New York Giants, on […]
The only player on the Contemporary Baseball Era Player Ballot to be elected to the Hall was Jeff Kent. He’s the second-to-last guy I would have picked. I would rank him above Clements on my list. Well, likely Mattingly too. But any of the other five would have seemed better picks to me. The Committee […]
New York Post | Greg Joyce: The Contemporary Era Committee voted on this cycle’s class of candidates and unfortunately, Don Mattingly missed out on enshrinement yet again. It is the 19th time that Mattingly has been denied entry to Cooperstown, appearing on the BBWAA ballot 15 times and then coming up for election via the […]
The Washington Commanders played their worst game in a terrible season against the Minnesota Vikings earlier today, getting shut out 31-0. Jayden Daniels and WR Noah Brown both returned from injuries, but the team still couldn’t score. Daniels was kept out of the game after landing hard on his left elbow, the same elbow he […]
For the next few nights, we’re going to try out something new for the night owls in the Purple Row community. We’d like to pose a question here to set the stage for future discussion. So here’s tonight’s topic: Who do you think will play first base for the Colorado Rockies in 2025? We know […]
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Daniel Jones will undergo surgery on his Achilles. While the team has yet to formally confirm the diagnosis, the decision to proceed with surgery effectively confirms that the tendon is torn. Daniel Jones’ season in Indianapolis is officially over, and his future with the Colts just got a lot more […]
Former Houston Astros second baseman Jeff Kent was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday by the Hall of Fame by Era committee. The Eras committee is the modern interpretation of the old Veterans Committee. They look at only candidates from a particular era every year and 2025 was the year for modern […]
The Rangers battled back from a disastrous start but a late officiating twist and an OT breakaway doomed them to another painful loss.