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With the Brewers’ excellent 2025 season that defied expectations, President of Baseball Operations Matt Arnold was a heavy favorite to take home the MLB Executive of the Year award. That was confirmed during the MLB Awards show tonight, as Arnold was named Executive of the Year for the second straight year. He is the first […]
From Brew Crew Ball | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The San Francisco 49ers (6-4) hit the road for a NFC West clash against the Arizona Cardinals (3-6) on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at State Farm Stadium. The 49ers are averaging 22.0 points per game on offense this year (23rd in NFL), and they are surrendering 23.0 points per game (15th) on the defensive side of the ball. The Cardinals are compiling 22.4 points per contest on offense this season (20th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 23.9 points per contest (19th-ranked) on defense. ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The MLB Awards are currently underway and the Atlanta Braves have seen one of their players receive recognition for their efforts this season. Ronald Acuña Jr. made his much-anticipated return from a second torn ACL in May of this past season and hit the ground running. His efforts during his return to the field have […]
From Talking Chop | 3 months ago | 1 read
ACC opponents match up when the No. 19 Louisville Cardinals (7-2) and the Clemson Tigers (4-5) play on Friday, November 14, 2025 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. The matchup between the Cardinals and Tigers will be airing on ESPN. Watch Louisville vs. Clemson with Fubo! When is Louisville vs. Clemson and when does it start? This game between the Cardinals and Tigers is scheduled on Friday, November 14, 2025. You should expect the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. Where to watch Louisville...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Atlanta Braves have brought back veteran catcher Chadwick Tromp on a minor league contract according to the team’s transaction page. Tromp, who began the 2025 season on Atlanta’s Opening Day roster, saw big league action with the Baltimore Orioles last season after being designated for assignment by the Braves when backstop Sean Murphy returned […]
From Talking Chop | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Listen, it was always an uphill battle. Kyle Schwarber had to contend with the greatest player of all time at the peak of his powers for the MVP award and, as a DH only, it was never going to work. Tonight, Schwarber finished second to Shohei Ohtani for the MVP award, though it was a […]
From The Good Phight | 3 months ago | 2 reads
We’re barely two weeks into the off-season, but the St. Louis Cardinals are already coming up in several trade rumors involving Brendan Donovan and the expected market for future Hall of Famer, Nolan Arenado. Here’s what we know so far along with other rumblings from around baseball: Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch shared […]
From Viva El Birdos | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Aaron Judge is your 2025 American League MVP. He narrowly beat out the Mariners’ all-world catcher Cal Raleigh to win the award for the third time in his career and the third time in the last four seasons, the others coming in 2022 and 2024. In winning his third MVP, he joined the illustrious group […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The voting for baseball’s MVP awards in both the National League and the American League have been revealed. There’s basically no drama in the NL as Shohei Ohtani continues to be a force of nature on the mound and in the batters’ box. The American League had some drama as there was a close race […]
From Talking Chop | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Cincinnati Reds have Elly De La Cruz entrenched at shortstop, so much so that they moved fellow shortstop (and former 1st round pick) Matt McLain off the position altogether. Elly’s special defensively, even though he’s had far too many lapses in his first two and a half seasons, but his athleticism, age, and arm […]
From Red Reporter | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Welp, it was another great day for the big spenders, as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees went home with some more hardware. MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani took home his third consecutive MVP award, including his second with the Dodgers, on Thursday night. On the AL side, Aaron Judge took home his […]
From Brew Crew Ball | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The time is slowly approaching: the air gets cold, the lights go up, and families come together for this special time of year, winter meetings. While winter meetings are not where all deals get done, typically, it is a period for GMs, agents, and others involved in the dealing of players to all gather together […]
From Lookout Landing | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Despite a historic season that will set the standard for catchers for years to come, the Mariners’ Cal Raleigh fell short of the AL MVP award for 2025, which went to the Yankees’ Aaron Judge, who earned 17 first-place votes to Raleigh’s 13. Despite being an outcome many Mariners fans were prepared for as soon […]
From Lookout Landing | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Mets right fielder Juan Soto has finished third in National League MVP voting, as Shohei Ohtani was the unanimous first choice for the award, his second-straight National League MVP award, third-straight MVP award overall, and the fourth of his career. As for Soto, his excellent .263/.396/.525 line at the plate and career highs of 43 […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 3 months ago | 10 reads
It is rare in sports that excitement and expectation are fulfilled in such a wholesome way as has been the case with Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers. By securing his second straight NL MVP, Ohtani is two for two in World Series rings and Most Valuable Player awards since joining the Dodgers. What else could […]
From True Blue LA | 3 months ago | 3 reads
To no great surprise, Shohei Ohtani repeated as National League MVP, unanimously chosen. However, there was a fair amount of down-ballot love for Arizona players, with Geraldo Perdomo (4th), Corbin Carroll (7th) and Ketel Marte (22nd) all receiving mention, backing up the trio being honored with Silver Sluggers at their positions, earlier in the week. […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 3 months ago | 3 reads
It’s official. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will make his return to the starting lineup this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, per Kyle Shanahan. On Wednesday, Shanahan said, “I think each week it’s gotten better, with last week being the best. Each week has been different. So, if he takes a big step forward […]
From Niners Nation | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Yesterday, Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson was not on the Packers’ injury report at all, making it the first time that he wasn’t on the injury report since he returned from his ACL tear. Well, maybe Green Bay’s practice estimations were a little too ambitious for their Wednesday walkthrough, because on Thursday, the first […]
From Acme Packing Company | 3 months ago | 4 reads
Pirates starter Paul Skenes took home the 2025 National League Cy Young Award in an unanimous decision. This isn’t really news. There is no surprise here. The hardware had his name etched on it in September. Skenes followed up his Rookie of the Year campaign by leading all of baseball with a 1.97 ERA over […]
From McCovey Chronicles | 3 months ago | 1 read
The Mets announced today that the organization will induct three new members into its team Hall of Fame: outfielder Carlos Beltrán, manager Bobby Valentine, and utility man Lee Mazzilli. Beltrán remains one of the most significant free agent signings in franchise history, as the then-27-year-old agreed to a seven-year, $119 million contract with the Mets […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Rutgers baseball had 11 high school recruits sign their letters of intent to join the program yesterday. Of these 11, 10 are considered top 500 prospects according to Perfect Game. The highest signee Rutgers has, according to Perfect Game, is Mickey Gilligan, who is rated as the No. 339 catcher coming out of high school. […]
From On the Banks | 3 months ago | 7 reads
She made the Final Four as a member of the Louisville Cardinals in 2024, but when it was time to find a place where she could train and get advice, former Arizona volleyball star Sofia Maldonado Diaz came back to Tucson to join forces with the Wildcats and head coach Rita Stubbs. The former Arizona […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Lots of MLB rumors to get to today. Let’s just jump right in! Pete Alonso Reunion in Queens, After all? The early word out of Queens this offseason was that the Mets were all but ready to move on from Pete Alonso in an effort to improve their defense/run prevention at first base. And with Alonso, 30, now detached from draft pick compensation, still on the young side for a free agent, and coming off another really excellent offensive season (.272/.347/.524; 141 wRC+ with 3...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 6 reads
In a bit of surprising news today, Mets utility player Jeff McNeil underwent surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome after the conclusion of the 2025 season. He’s expected to be ready for the beginning of spring training. McNeil was reportedly feeling the effects of the condition late in the season, and he struggled throughout the month […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 3 months ago | 3 reads
I know. The headline is a very big-brained idea for the San Francisco 49ers and Kyle Shanahan. The player who leads the world in touches should be the focal point for the 49ers’ offense in Arizona on Sunday. Hear me out, this is exactly the type of game and matchup Christian McCaffrey is built for. […]
From Niners Nation | 3 months ago | 4 reads