(Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire) It’s not usual to see Stephen Curry on vacation at this time of the year, as he’s usually gearing up to play in the NBA Finals. However, the Golden State Warriors are no longer the team to beat in the league, and not even one of the greatest players of…
Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports It’s the double-R that makes it tricky. In the name Victor Robles, all of the emphasis is front-loaded. Victor is spondaic and Robles is trochaic, which means three stressed syllables in a row followed by that one last unstressed syllable: VIC-TOR RO-bles. It’s a shout followed by a whisper, which doesn’t…
(Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images) The 2023 New York Mets were an expensive, experienced team that quickly suffered the rigors of the long season and were forced to sell. One of the players they traded was pitcher Max Scherzer. The return? Luisangel Acuna, the brother of Ronald and a very solid prospect in his…
On the one hand, free agency is an important right that grants players the power to choose their employer and negotiate a fair salary. On the other hand, job hunting is super, mega stressful. Players don’t need to rely on Nascar voodoo to make career choices. A more logical system is possible. Specifically, a system…
(Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) This past weekend, MLB and Angel Hernandez himself both confirmed that the umpire will be retiring from active duty after more than 30 years in his role. His first game as an MLB umpire was in 1991, and his last was a few days ago, in 2024. Hernandez, as you…
Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports College baseball offers a lot of entertainment, but the sheer volume of games can be overwhelming. The NCAA Tournament’s first week is a delight for baseball fans, with non-stop action on ESPN+. Here is a breakdown of the Knoxville Regional: 1. Tennessee 2. Southern Mississippi 3. Indiana 4. Northern Kentucky Tennessee,…
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Edwin Diaz’s first season back from a torn patellar tendon in his knee has been challenging. The New York Mets closer, known as one of MLB’s best pitchers when healthy, has recently struggled, leading to questions about his role as the ninth-inning stopper. The Mets have announced an update on…
William Contreras stopped being an unheralded star a while ago. He was merely “the backup catcher” in Atlanta, but he smashed last year as the undisputed starter in Milwaukee and he’s backing it up with another spectacular season. He’s the face of one of Statcast’s new bat speed metrics. He’s a shoo-in All-Star and one…
(Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) 2024 was supposed to be a transition year for the New York Mets. And it has felt like one, truth be told, as they have a 22-32 record and rank fourth in the NL East division. Perhaps unexpectedly, they have found a big challenge in an area they thought they…
Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Below is an analysis of the prospects in the farm system of the Washington Nationals. Scouting reports were compiled with information provided by industry sources as well as our own observations. This is the fourth year we’re delineating between two anticipated relief roles, the abbreviations for which you’ll see in the…
