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Fans hold signs during the ninth inning between the Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park on October 05, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

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Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers warms up prior to game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on June 11, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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.

Philadelphia 76ers

Ben Simmons Gets Real About His Time With The 76ers

The end of Ben Simmons' time with the Philadelphia 76ers wasn't pleasant, to put it gently. In fact, it was an absolute trainwreck. It all started during the 2020-21 playoffs when Simmons fell apart during the postseason while still playing for the 76ers. The Australian All-St

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park on September 13, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

New York Yankees

Aaron Judge Has Set A Must-See Modern Record

The New York Yankees have been given a tremendous boost this season by the resurgence of Aaron Judge. While the 30-year-old slugger has dealt with more than his fair share of injuries over the past few seasons, he seems to have found himself again, and that would be an understatemen

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

A Philadelphia Phillies baseball hat sits in the dugout during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 24, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies Analyst Shares Intriguing Trea Turner Odds

It always sucks when baseball season comes to an end. Fans have to wait a few months before any games are played or players even report to spring training. But that doesn't mean that baseball can't get exciting during the offseason. When free agency begins, a lot takes place.

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

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Red Sox Insider Reveals New Bobby Dalbec Update

Bobby Dalbec #29 of the Boston Red Sox sits alone in the dugout following their 8-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on July 24, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago The Boston Red Sox have liked Bobby Dalbec and Triston Casas for a while. The latter is considered the first baseman of the future, but Dalbec has also received some chances to take over the position. Neither young player has been able to seize his opportunity and run away with t

Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on August 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Manager Comments On Dustin May Figuring It All Out

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Manager Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets watches batting practice before the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 10, 2022 in Washington, DC.

Buck Showalter Is Keeping A Reminder Of Painful History

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Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins gestures after throwing a complete game against the Cincinnati Reds at loanDepot park on August 03, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

MLB Reveals Its Late-September Cy Young Favorites

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after getting called for a foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on March 16, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 124-104.

Los Angeles Lakers

Russell Westbrook Is Trying For A Revenge Season

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

MLB General manager Dayton Moore of the Kansas City Royals talks to reporters prior to a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium on August 30, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. Owner David Glass has agreed to to sell the team to a group led by Kansas City business man John Sherman for an estimated $1 billion.

Kansas City Royals

Former Royals Pitcher Thanks Dayton Moore

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Kansas City Royals

Former Royals Pitcher Thanks Dayton Moore

MLB General manager Dayton Moore of the Kansas City Royals talks to reporters prior to a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium on August 30, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. Owner David Glass has agreed to to sell the team to a group led by Kansas City business man John Sherman for an estimated $1 billion.

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago On Wednesday, Kansas City Royals ownership decided it was time to part ways with longtime executive Dayton Moore. Moore entered the organization in 2006 and was the general manager until September 2021, when he was promoted to president of baseball operations. However, the team

Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans stands on the court during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Smoothie King Center on March 15, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

New Orleans Pelicans

Video Reminds Fans How Great Zion Williamson Is

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with media during a press conference at Staples Center on August 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers Continue To Hold Firm To Their Demands

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees bats during the 6th inning of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium on September 20, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

New York Yankees

The Yankees Are Fighting To Broadcast A Historic Game

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Lonzo Ball #2 and Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls stand for the National Anthem prior to a game against the Brooklyn Nets at United Center on January 12, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Chicago Bulls Get Bad News About A Favorite Superstar

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

The Chicago Bulls Get Bad News About A Favorite Superstar

Lonzo Ball #2 and Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls stand for the National Anthem prior to a game against the Brooklyn Nets at United Center on January 12, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago The Chicago Bulls were one of the best teams in the NBA last season - at least for a while. They sat towards the top of the Eastern Conference for some time and it looked like they were on their way to a deep playoff run and possibly the NBA Finals. But that didn't…

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals Are Committed To Albert Pujols Reaching 700

Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals watches as his two run home run goes over the wall in the sixth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 10, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Home Run was the 696th of Pujols Career.

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago The St. Louis Cardinals have a tall task today as they try to avoid being swept by the San Diego Padres, who will be sending Joe Musgrove to the mound. The lineup for the series finale has been posted, and once again, it features Albert Pujols. Pujols is inching ever closer to 70

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates the win with teammate Gleyber Torres #25 after the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium on September 21, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The New York Yankees defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-2.

New York Yankees

Gleyber Torres Comments On Feeling Like A Fan

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 13, 2022 in Anaheim, California.

Los Angeles Angels

Shohei Ohtani Is Finally Getting Some Rest

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers warms up before the start of Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series against Utah Jazz at Staples Center on June 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Clippers

The Clippers Are Ready For Their Big Star’s Return

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets sits on the bench during the first quarter of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ben Simmons Shares His Belief In The Nets

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets react after their 132-126 win over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 13, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

John Wall Opens Up About His Personal Struggles

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

John Wall Opens Up About His Personal Struggles

John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets react after their 132-126 win over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 13, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago Everybody needs help with their mental health at times, even some of the biggest NBA stars in the world. Los Angeles Clippers All-Star John Wall is opening up about his struggles and personal issues in a very open and honest way. He wrote an incredibly raw piece for the Players T

Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates his solo homerun, to trail the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1, during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium on September 21, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mookie Betts Is Climbing An All-Time Leadoff List

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago

Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Miami Heat in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 19, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

NBA Writer Is Unhappy With Everything About The Celtics Scandal

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals returns to the dugout after flying out during the fourth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on September 21, 2022 in San Diego, California.

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals Are In A Shocking Rut At The Moment

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

The Jazz Roster Has Radically Transformed

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

The Jazz Roster Has Radically Transformed

Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago Remember the Utah Jazz team that we all watched last season? Well, it'll only live on in your memory now because the team has changed so much in just a few months. When the new season kicks off next season, the Jazz will look like a brand new team. It might not be a…

Chicago White Sox

Lance Lynn Shared A Perfect Comment On His White Sox

Lance Lynn #33 of the Chicago White Sox reacts against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 21, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago The Chicago White Sox may be coming close to rock bottom. After being dominated by Triston McKenzie for eight innings, they fell into a six-game hole in the AL Central behind the Cleveland Guardians. It's been a rough go of things lately. They had begun to play a little better

Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Miami Heat during the second quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ime Udoka May Choose His Own Fate With The Celtics

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

Triston McKenzie #24 and Austin Hedges #17 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrate after defeating the Chicago White Sox 8-2 at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 21, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Cleveland Guardians

Triston McKenzie Helped The Guardians Make A Statement

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks addresses the crowd before the game against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden on April 10, 2022 in New York City.

New York Knicks

The Knicks Are Doing Their Best To Hype Up A Potential Star

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds acknowledges the crowd after hitting a single in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers for his 1,000th career hit at Great American Ball Park on June 21, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cincinnati Reds

Joey Votto Once Again Proves He's A Man Of The People

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Josh Hader #71 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the ninth inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PETCO Park on September 21, 2022 in San Diego, California.

San Diego Padres

Josh Hader Is Finally Looking Like Himself In San Diego

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

San Diego Padres

Josh Hader Is Finally Looking Like Himself In San Diego

Josh Hader #71 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the ninth inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PETCO Park on September 21, 2022 in San Diego, California.

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago Josh Hader's transition from the Milwaukee Brewers to the San Diego Padres was not exactly a smooth one. He had several very difficult outings where his ERA was inflated. It had become such a common occurrence that for a time, manager Bob Melvin had to remove him from the closer'

Derrick Rose #5 of the New York Knicks against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 08, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

New York Knicks

NBA Analyst Has An Exciting Derrick Rose Request

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics looks on in the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

NBA Insider Reveals The New Celtics Head Coaching Plan

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees takes his turn at bat in the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium on September 21, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

New York Yankees

The Yankees Have Had A History-Filled 2 Days

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 02, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

NBA Fans React To The Ime Udoka News

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago

NBA Fans React To The Ime Udoka News

Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 02, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago All the NBA world is talking about Ime Udoka, head coach of the Boston Celtics. To be more precise, he should be referred to as head coach of the Boston Celtics for now because his job is clearly in serious jeopardy. It all started late Wednesday night when Adrian Wojnarowski l