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Cooper Moore Dazzles in LSU Debut as Tigers Hold Off Milwaukee 5-3

Cooper Moore wouldn’t have uprooted his life and moved nearly 800 miles away from Lawrence, Kansas to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for any other reason than to pitch at the premier college baseball program. Saturday was Moore’s first real chance to prove why and it was an impressive debut. Behind his 11 strikeouts, a new career-best, […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid 4 – 1 Real Sociedad, Post-game Reaction, La Liga 2025 – 2026

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani breaks down Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad: The Trent Alexander-Arnold masterclass, Trent + Fede combo on the right, Vinicius, Gonzalo, Huijsen, and much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord […]

Villanova avenges early-season loss with road win against Creighton

Villanova has been tested over the last week against the bottom half of the Big East. The Wildcats traveled to Omaha on Saturday afternoon looking to get revenge from an early-season loss to the Blue Jays. While it was not a laugher, Villanova kept Creighton at arms’ length over the course of 40 minutes to […]

SP German Marquez is newest addition to San Diego roster

The San Diego Padres, who have been relatively quiet throughout the offseason, made a lot of noise Saturday with signings of Nick Castellanos, Griffin Canning and now, German Marquez. According to reports, the right-hander joins the Padres on a one-year deal. Marquez has spent his entire 10-year major league career with the Colorado Rockies pitching […]

Padres, SP Griffin Canning agree on 1-year deal 

Griffin Canning has found a new baseball home, as the veteran right-handed starting pitcher has agreed to a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres, per Robert Murray of FanSided.  The 2026 campaign will mark his seventh season in the majors, as Canning is coming off an outstanding year on the hill for the New […]

Want Hope for 2026? Look at the 1985 St. Louis Cardinals

I have been rightly accused of being over optimistic about the St. Louis Cardinals and I want to be clear this is not something I share with the intention of inferring that the upcoming 2026 season will turn out this way. However, if you’re looking for just a tiny glimmer of hope that the upcoming […]

Padres add much-needed bat: Nick Castellanos 

According to New York Post national baseball writer Jon Heyman, the San Diego Padres and Nick Castellanos have agreed on a one-year deal. The move comes after the Philadelphia Phillies released the outfielder a few days ago.  Castellanos was owed $20 million for the 2026 season. The Padres will pay the veteran’s minimum of $780K, […]

QB the Cardinals may have an interest in remaining in school

The quarterback market coming out of college got another hit when Trinidad Chambliss of Ole Miss was granted an extra year of eligibility by a state judge on Thursday. Earlier, Oregon QB Dante Moore had pulled his name from consideration and announced he will remain in school another year. The Cardinals will most likely draft […]

Offensive Woes Doom Clemson in 67-54 Loss to #4 Duke

The Clemson Tigers fell to the no. 4 Duke Blue Devils, 67–54, on Saturday afternoon in Durham, ending Clemson’s brief stay atop the ACC standings and snapping a program‑record 14‑game conference road winning streak. The defeat also extended Clemson’s decades‑long drought inside Cameron Indoor Stadium, where the Tigers haven’t won since 1995. In a showdown […]

Montgomery signed, Kent DFA’d

The Texas Rangers officially signed Jordan Montgomery on Friday. To make room for him on the 40 man roster, the team has designated pitcher Zak Kent for assignment. We discussed the Montgomery addition earlier in the week when the news that he would be coming back to Texas was first reported. He will start the […]

Community Prospect Rankings: #19 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system

Tyler Callihan enters camp in Goodyear looking to regain a spot on the active roster of the Cincinnati Reds after a devastating broken arm ended his 2025 season prematurely. Callihan also checks in as the #18 prospect in this year’s Community Prospect Rankings thanks to his gap power, good patience at the plate, and ability […]

Cubs historical sleuthing: Ronny Cedeño edition

This is Cubs infielder Ronny Cedeńo, pretty clearly having been called out on strikes against the Pirates at Wrigley Field. It’s another photo from BCB reader Clark Addison. The Cubs wore blue jerseys at home on occasion pre-Ricketts ownership, and we are looking at an afternoon game. I was given a clue here by the […]

Yankees History: How to throw a gem and lose

If I were to give you no information about a game other than that your team had a pitcher go 8.2 innings and allow one hit and no earned runs, you’d probably be feeling pretty good about what happened. First, that’s all but one out of a complete game. Second, one hit is not very […]

What would make you check out on the 2026 season early?

We’ve all been there. Probably, as D-backs fans, more often than we would like. You reach a certain point in the season, look at the standings and realize that this is not going to be the Diamondbacks’ year. Maybe you keep watching games; maybe you watch fewer of them; maybe you switch over to just […]

Villanova Wildcats (19-5) at Creighton Blue Jays (13-12): Game Chat

Villanova Wildcats 19-5 (10-3) at Creighton Blue Jays 13-12 (7-7) Where: CHI Health Center (Omaha, NE) When: Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -1.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FOX How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 30, Creighton 80 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 29, Creighton 76 Torvik: Villanova 33, Creighton 77

“Relievers Are Volatile”…But Why?

It’s well known that relievers are a volatile bunch. From year to year you don’t usually know quite what to expect, as mediocre relievers suddenly blossom and have career years and the guys you thought you could count on inexplicably struggle. Sometimes this volatility doesn’t just show up from one season to the next. Relievers […]

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-man: Brendon Little

Brendon Little is a 29-year-old, left-handed reliever. The Jays picked him up from the Cubs in November 2023. When we picked him up, he had less than an inning of major league experience. The Jays liked that got ground balls. Lots of ground balls, thinking that would be a nice combination with their good infield […]

Phillies All-Star One and Dones: The 1940s Part 1

In honor of the Philadelphia Phillies playing host to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, we here at The Good Phight are launching a yearlong series that focuses on the history of the Phillies and the All-Star Game. Check back regularly for posts about the Phillies participation (or lack thereof) in […]

What grade would you give Chris Getz for this offseason?

While shopping in the discount bins and having just one established-player chip to cash in this offseason, GM Chris Getz was busy. He further gutted his outfield by shipping off Luis Robert Jr. to New York for salary relief Luisangel Acuña, bringing switch-hitting defensive flexibility to the roster. Getz also added some pitching from the […]

AZSnakepit Fantasy Baseball 2026

It’s me, ISH95, your Entertainment Manager for AZ Snakepit! I will be commissioner of the Minor League for Fantasy Baseball, for what I believe is the 20th season of the Snakepit leagues. Getting started a little late this season, so without further ado, let’s jump right into the specifics! That’s all there is to it! […]

Game 25: Texas A&M Aggies at Vanderbilt Commodores

I suppose some of you are watching baseball lol no none of you possibly paid for FloSports. Anyway, Vanderbilt, now 20-4 on the season, hosts Texas A&M at noon CT on the SEC Network. Texas A&M was in first place in the SEC a couple of weeks ago. A three-game losing streak has them tied […]

Atlanta Braves Valentine’s Day 2026 Opening Day roster projection

Happy Valentine’s Day. Here’s to hearts, roses, chocolates and Atlanta Braves baseball. Well, one out of four ain’t bad. The first week of Spring Training is almost in the books, and there’s already been the notable addition of catcher Jonah Heim and the loss of starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach. Projecting the Opening Day roster before […]

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Dámaso Marte

For nearly 20 years, the Yankees had an ace in the hole who gave them an advantage over every other team in the league, boasting the nearest the game has ever known to a true shutdown closer. Of paramount importance, therefore, was establishing a bridge between the team’s starters and Mariano Rivera, who lay in […]