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By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor The Southeastern Conference office is expected to name the three players from all 16 member football programs that will be attending SEC Media Days next Monday through Thursday in [...] The post Which Tigers Should Be At Media Days? Tiger Rag Endorses QB Sam Leavitt, OT Jordan Seaton, LB Whit Weeks appeared first on TigerRag.com .
New York Mets superstar Juan Soto dropped a notable Francisco Lindor comment during All-Star interviews on July 13. The post Juan Soto Makes Strong Prediction About Mets Teammate Francisco Lindor appeared first on HEAVY .
PHILADELPHIA — There are a lot of strange and sometimes utterly ridiculous questions that are asked of athletes at major […]
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed a promising new pitcher following the MLB Draft, despite the growing concern of missing the playoffs. The post Blue Jays Sign Promising New 23-Year-Old Arm as Playoff Hope Fades appeared first on HEAVY .
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes wasn't worried about questions surrounding his fastball velocity despite his recent struggles.
The Minnesota Twins had gone 25 years without selecting a catcher in the first round of the MLB Draft. In 2001, they took hometown hero Joe Mauer; this year, it’s the Georgia Tech phenom Vahn Lackey. Vahn Lackey turned 21 on July 7 and wasn’t on most people’s radar as a top-three pick heading into 2026. He had a solid sophomore season in 2025, with a .347/.421/.
PHILADELPHIA -- It was an assumption, a poor one, by this reporter, that the scrum around Miguel Vargas' table during All-Star Game media availability would be less crowded, fierce and chaotic than the furor surrounding Munetaka Murakami. Apologies to all Spanish-language sports media, I was not adequately familiar with your game. The post Pregame notes: Munetaka Murakami is in the MLB Home Run Derby appeared first on Sox Machine .
The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby will take place on Monday night, with eight players set to compete for the title. There will be a new champion this year, as Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh, who has had a disappointing, injury-riddled season, will not defend his title. Among this year’s participants, the only former winner is […]
Jordan Walker has an epic custom bat for Monday night's Home Run Derby.
PHILADELPHIA — As the All-Stars gathered in Ashburn Alley to meet with media on Monday, the day before the Midsummer […]
PHILADELPHIA -- On the second and final day of the 2026 MLB Draft a trio of Trojans heard their names called as USC's Augie Lopez, Grant Govel and Adam Troy were all selected.
The Miz is in the middle of one of the greatest pitching seasons we've ever seen, but it hasn't resulted in a major payday — at least not yet.
After the defenseman filed for salary arbitration, the New York Rangers and Braden Schneider finally reached an agreement. Braden Schneider’s use of his leverage paid off. After filing for salary arbitration, the New York Rangers got to work, and the two sides agreed to a deal. Most importantly, it didn’t require intervention from an NHL third party. In more ways than one, both sides simply bought themselves more time to figure out the bigger picture. As reported by Elliotte Friedman, the...
It’s the All-Star break for Minor League Baseball too, but not before a hectic and happening weekend for the San Francisco Giants affiliates. Here’s everything you need to know about the action on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions in the roundup are the […]
Early tests for the New York Giants’ newcomers are nearly here, with training camp just around the corner. The Giants have had a very busy offseason: they rebuilt the coaching staff, made a blockbuster trade, and fully embraced their youthful roster. The 2026 training camp will be nothing short of momentous for the G-Men, as […] The post What Are the Giants’ 3 Key Training Camp Position Battles? appeared first on The Lead .
Nate Isler was born in Charlottesville, Virginia but the family settled down in Milton, Georgia and the right-hander grew up there. He attended Cambridge High School and playing against fellow 2026 Mets draftee and fellow right-handed pitcher Luke McNeillie during Milton High School versus Cambridge High School rivalry games. A three-year letterwinner, he one-upped McNeillie, […]
TOLEDO, Ohio — On a muggy, 85-degree afternoon in downtown Toledo, Kaelen Culpepper stepped into the cage for the first round of batting practice for the St. Paul Saints. Step, crack. Step, crack. Step, crack. A National League scout watching from a distance has seen the same time and again from the 23-year-old and isn’t […] The post On the Right Track: How Kaelen Culpepper Is Betting on Himself appeared first on Just Baseball .
How to watch the 2026 Home Run Derby on Netflix: Full field list, start time (7 p.m. CT), and complete breakdown of the new no-timer rules. The post How to Watch the 2026 Home Run Derby on Netflix: Full Field, New Rules, Start Time appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
The following article " Led by newcomer NBC, MLB national packages mostly up at the All-Star break " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . MLB regular season viewership is up across each of its national partners, led by newcomer NBC. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
A second player has been selected to the MLB in the 2026 draft class, as the Washington Nationals have selected Rutgers RHP Zack Konstantinovsky in the 14th round of the MLB draft. He joins Peyton Bonds, who was drafted in the third round by the Giants, as the two Rutgers players selected in the MLB […]
By Jared Figueroa For most diehard baseball fans, visiting every MLB ballpark is a lifelong dream. For Cronkite graduate Joshua Ortega, it became a month-long sprint across North America. In... The post ASU Alumnus Joshua Ortega, Completes Rare Journey of Visiting 30 MLB Stadiums in 30 Days first appeared on Sports360AZ .
The baseball world witnessed something special on the night of June 30, 2026. Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras stepped up to the plate against the Washington Nationals and launched a monstrous 421-foot, three-run homer into the night. But this wasn’t just any home run. As he rounded the bases, he shouted “Venezuela!” to […] The post What Is Willson Contreras’s Ethnicity and Religion? Exploring the Baseball Star’s Family Roots and Faith appeared first on EssentiallySports .
When two elite athletes come together, success is bound to follow. While baseball fans know Jac Caglianone’s girlfriend, Elli, for standing beside one of MLB’s brightest young stars, she’s been busy building a legacy of her own. A record-breaking libero, former University of Florida standout, and now a professional volleyball player, she has a journey […] The post Who Is Jac Caglianone’s Girlfriend? Everything You Need to Know About Elli McKissock appeared first on EssentiallySports .
White Sox star Munetaka Murakami sang Clarence Carter’s “Strokin’” on the Pat McAfee Show and the internet is losing it. The post Munetaka Murakami Just Sang Some “Strokin’” on the Pat McAfee Show appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Bryce Harper built a headline career with the Philadelphia Phillies. Through every contract, MVP speech, and playoff roar, Kayla Harper stood nearby. She isn’t background noise. She’s been there since high school, long before stadium lights and $330 million contracts. Their relationship grew from teenage dates in Henderson, Nevada, into a steady marriage rooted in […] The post Who Is Bryce Harper’s Wife, Kayla Harper? Everything You Need to Know About Kayla Harper appeared first on Essential...