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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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MLB

1 Key Number For Every MLB Division Race

Baseballs are seen before the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays at T-Mobile Park on July 07, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Mookie Betts Says Jacob deGrom Is ‘Maybe The Best To Ever Pitch’

Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on August 31, 2022 in New York City. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Albert Pujols Is Having His Best Season Since 2016

Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals at bat against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
NBA

3 Goals For Patrick Beverley’s 2022-23 Season With Lakers

Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after a foul call against the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter during a Play-In Tournament game at Target Center on April 12, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves won 109-104 to advance to the NBA Playoffs. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
NBA

Where Is Former NBA Lottery Pick Jerome Robinson Now?

Jerome Robinson #12 of the Washington Wizards passes against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 30, 2021 in Washington, DC. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Albert Pujols' Career Could Have A Storybook Ending This Season

Albert Pujols #5 of the St Louis Cardinals celebrates with first base coach Stubby Clapp #82 after getting a pinch hit single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Chase Field on August 21, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Red Sox Reportedly Listening To Trade Offers On Veteran Players

A detail of a Boston Red Sox hat in the dugout during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on July 19, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
NBA

What Does The Future Hold For Isaiah Thomas?

Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Two of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 19, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Will The Red Sox End Up Selling At The Trade Deadline?

Jeter Downs #20 of the Boston Red Sox blows a bubble on his way back to the dugout after striking out during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on July 24, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Has The Noah Syndergaard Signing Been A Success For The Angels?

Noah Syndergaard #34 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 12, 2022 in Anaheim, California. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
NBA

3 Reasons Cavaliers Will Take Big Step Forward In 2022-23 Season

Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes to the basket as Andre Drummond #0 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the second half of the Eastern Conference 2022 Play-In Tournament at Barclays Center on April 12, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 115-108. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
NBA

3 Keys For Ricky Rubio In His 2nd Stint With The Cavaliers

Ricky Rubio #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in action against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 03, 2021 in Washington, DC. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Should The Angels Sell At The Deadline?

Interim manager Phil Nevin of the Los Angeles Angels during a mound visit against the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 07, 2022 in Anaheim, California. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

1 Advantage Blue Jays Will Have Over Other AL East Teams

Shaun Anderson #64 and Alejandro Kirk #30 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate a 7-2 win over the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on June 27, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

1 Big Reason White Sox Fans Shouldn't Lose Hope This Season

Tim Anderson #7 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after his single in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 20, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Will Tony Gonsolin Win 20 Games This Season?

Tony Gonsolin #26 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 26, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

How Many MLB Teams Will Win 100 Games In 2022?

A baseball with MLB logo is seen at Citizens Bank Park before a game between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies on June 28, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

1 Thing Reds Fans Have To Look Forward To This Season

Justin Dunn #38 of the Cincinnati Reds poses for a portrait during photo day at Goodyear Ballpark on March 18, 2022 in Goodyear, Arizona. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Mookie Betts Gives Honest Admission About Red Sox Organization

Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Jose Ramirez Is Chasing History This Season For The Guardians

Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians tosses his bat after a pop out in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 05, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Red Sox Showing Plenty Of Celtics Pride As NBA Playoffs Roll On

A detail of a Boston Red Sox hat in the dugout during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on July 19, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

The Angels Suddenly Have A Surprise MVP Candidate

A detail of the hat and glove of a member of the MLB Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the Angeles Home Opener against the Texas Rangers on April 2, 2007 at Angeles Stadium in Anaheim, California. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Will The Red Sox Waste A Strong Season From Michael Wacha?

Michael Wacha #52 of the Boston Red Sox exits the field after being relieved from the mound during the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels on May, 3, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Will Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Be The Story Of His 2022 Season?

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park on May 5, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Mike Trout Is On Pace For A Historic 2022 Season

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels and David Fletcher #22 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrate after securing the 6-5 win against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 01, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Noah Syndergaard Is Exceeding Expectations With The Angels

Noah Syndergaard #34 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Globe Life Field on April 16, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Garrett Whitlock Is Showing No Signs Of A Sophomore Slump

Garrett Whitlock #72 of the Boston Red Sox throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in a baseball game at Tropicana Field on April 23, 2022 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Grading Zack Greinke's 2022 Season So Far

Starting pitcher Zack Greinke #23 of the Kansas City Royals throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium on April 14, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

MLB Is Considering Adding A Potentially Flawed Pickoff Rule

Baseball on pitchers mound Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Adam Wainwright Is Showing No Signs Of Slowing Down

Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals points toward home plate after striking out Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning on Opening Day at Busch Stadium on April 7, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Baseballs are seen before the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays at T-Mobile Park on July 07, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.
MLB

1 Key Number For Every MLB Division Race

September is finally here, and division races are heating up across MLB. While some divisio... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on August 31, 2022 in New York City.
MLB

Mookie Betts Says Jacob deGrom Is ‘Maybe The Best To Ever Pitch’

  The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of a series against the New York Mets, and on... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals at bat against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.
MLB

Albert Pujols Is Having His Best Season Since 2016

  It's no secret that St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols' prime years ended a long... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after a foul call against the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter during a Play-In Tournament game at Target Center on April 12, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves won 109-104 to advance to the NBA Playoffs. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
NBA

3 Goals For Patrick Beverley’s 2022-23 Season With Lakers

  Patrick Beverley is the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers, and he figures to pla... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Jerome Robinson #12 of the Washington Wizards passes against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 30, 2021 in Washington, DC.
NBA

Where Is Former NBA Lottery Pick Jerome Robinson Now?

  When talented guard Jerome Robinson heard his name called as the No. 13 overall pick i... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Albert Pujols #5 of the St Louis Cardinals celebrates with first base coach Stubby Clapp #82 after getting a pinch hit single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Chase Field on August 21, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona
MLB

Albert Pujols' Career Could Have A Storybook Ending This Season

  St. Louis Cardinals veteran Albert Pujols is in the midst of his final MLB season.... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
A detail of a Boston Red Sox hat in the dugout during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on July 19, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.
MLB

Red Sox Reportedly Listening To Trade Offers On Veteran Players

  The month of July is coming to an end, and no team in baseball is happier about that t... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Two of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 19, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.
NBA

What Does The Future Hold For Isaiah Thomas?

  Veteran guard Isaiah Thomas has had an adventurous career in the NBA. The 33-year-o... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Jeter Downs #20 of the Boston Red Sox blows a bubble on his way back to the dugout after striking out during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on July 24, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.
MLB

Will The Red Sox End Up Selling At The Trade Deadline?

  The 2022 Boston Red Sox are in the midst of a massive free fall. After having a 42-... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Noah Syndergaard #34 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 12, 2022 in Anaheim, California.
MLB

Has The Noah Syndergaard Signing Been A Success For The Angels?

  Noah Syndergaard signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels last offseason.... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes to the basket as Andre Drummond #0 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the second half of the Eastern Conference 2022 Play-In Tournament at Barclays Center on April 12, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 115-108. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
NBA

3 Reasons Cavaliers Will Take Big Step Forward In 2022-23 Season

  The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the best stories of the 2021-22 NBA season. Goi... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Ricky Rubio #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in action against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 03, 2021 in Washington, DC.
NBA

3 Keys For Ricky Rubio In His 2nd Stint With The Cavaliers

  Veteran guard Ricky Rubio is back with the Cleveland Cavaliers after signing a three-y... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Interim manager Phil Nevin of the Los Angeles Angels during a mound visit against the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 07, 2022 in Anaheim, California.
MLB

Should The Angels Sell At The Deadline?

  So far, the 2022 MLB season has been another disappointment for the Los Angeles Angels... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Shaun Anderson #64 and Alejandro Kirk #30 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate a 7-2 win over the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on June 27, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
MLB

1 Advantage Blue Jays Will Have Over Other AL East Teams

  This season, the Toronto Blue Jays are hoping to make the MLB playoffs for the second... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Tim Anderson #7 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after his single in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 20, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.
MLB

1 Big Reason White Sox Fans Shouldn't Lose Hope This Season

  The Chicago White Sox have had a season to forget so far. Health issues have plague... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Tony Gonsolin #26 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 26, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
MLB

Will Tony Gonsolin Win 20 Games This Season?

  Los Angeles Dodgers righty Tony Gonsolin is having an outstanding 2022 season. The... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
A baseball with MLB logo is seen at Citizens Bank Park before a game between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies on June 28, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
MLB

How Many MLB Teams Will Win 100 Games In 2022?

  It's no secret that sports fans love round numbers, and in the MLB world, winning 100... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Justin Dunn #38 of the Cincinnati Reds poses for a portrait during photo day at Goodyear Ballpark on March 18, 2022 in Goodyear, Arizona.
MLB

1 Thing Reds Fans Have To Look Forward To This Season

  It has been a forgettable season so far for the Cincinnati Reds. At 23-43, the team... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
MLB

Mookie Betts Gives Honest Admission About Red Sox Organization

  When all is said and done, superstar outfielder Mookie Betts will likely be remembered... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians tosses his bat after a pop out in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 05, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
MLB

Jose Ramirez Is Chasing History This Season For The Guardians

  Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez is having an outstanding 2022 season so far.... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
A detail of a Boston Red Sox hat in the dugout during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on July 19, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.
MLB

Red Sox Showing Plenty Of Celtics Pride As NBA Playoffs Roll On

  The Boston Red Sox have played their best baseball of the year lately, as the team ha... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
A detail of the hat and glove of a member of the MLB Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the Angeles Home Opener against the Texas Rangers on April 2, 2007 at Angeles Stadium in Anaheim, California.
MLB

The Angels Suddenly Have A Surprise MVP Candidate

  Los Angeles Angels fans are hoping that the 2022 season will be the year in which the... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Michael Wacha #52 of the Boston Red Sox exits the field after being relieved from the mound during the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels on May, 3, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
MLB

Will The Red Sox Waste A Strong Season From Michael Wacha?

  This past MLB offseason, the Boston Red Sox decided to roll the dice on veteran starti... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park on May 5, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.
MLB

Will Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Be The Story Of His 2022 Season?

  Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is off to a slow start this season offensiv... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels and David Fletcher #22 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrate after securing the 6-5 win against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 01, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.
MLB

Mike Trout Is On Pace For A Historic 2022 Season

  In the 2021 MLB season, baseball fans didn’t get to see much of Los Angeles Angels s... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Noah Syndergaard #34 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Globe Life Field on April 16, 2022 in Arlington, Texas.
MLB

Noah Syndergaard Is Exceeding Expectations With The Angels

  Noah Syndergaard is three starts into his Los Angeles Angels career. The Angels ink... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Garrett Whitlock #72 of the Boston Red Sox throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in a baseball game at Tropicana Field on April 23, 2022 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
MLB

Garrett Whitlock Is Showing No Signs Of A Sophomore Slump

  The Boston Red Sox are off to a slow start in the 2022 campaign, but there have still... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Starting pitcher Zack Greinke #23 of the Kansas City Royals throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium on April 14, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.
MLB

Grading Zack Greinke's 2022 Season So Far

  Veteran starting pitcher Zack Greinke is two starts into his 2022 season. The 38-ye... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Baseball on pitchers mound
MLB

MLB Is Considering Adding A Potentially Flawed Pickoff Rule

  This season, MLB is experimenting with some new rules in the minor leagues. There are s... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals points toward home plate after striking out Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning on Opening Day at Busch Stadium on April 7, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri.
MLB

Adam Wainwright Is Showing No Signs Of Slowing Down

  Age is just a number to St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, who just... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

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