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Coming out of the All-Star break, the St. Louis Cardinals were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in a matchup between two National League clubs still deciding whether to buy or sell ahead of the trade deadline. That series may have clarified things for both sides. Now just two games over .500, the Cardinals appear to…
After a promising freshman year at cornerback, former 5-star recruit Jaylen Mbakwe shocked many by entering the transfer portal in December. Though there were whispers of a lucrative seven-figure offer from an SEC school—likely Ole Miss—the primary reason for his move appeared to be leverage: Mbakwe wanted to switch from cornerback to wide receiver. Alabama’s…
The Texas Rangers made several roster moves ahead of Friday’s matchup with the Detroit Tigers, but none included Josh Jung. Jung, who was sent to Triple-A Round Rock on July 2 to refine his swing and plate discipline, isn’t ready to rejoin the major league club, according to manager Bruce Bochy and the Rangers’ leadership.That…
Jordan Walker’s journey with the St. Louis Cardinals has been full of highs and lows. After the excitement of his MLB debut, he now finds himself in a rough patch, with trade rumors swirling around him. However, according to Cardinals beat writer Katie Woo of The Athletic, a deal is unlikely before this month’s trade…
The defining moment of Tarik Skubal’s season so far came on May 25 at Comerica Park, when he fired a 102.6-mph fastball to strike out Cleveland’s Gabriel Arias — his 94th and final pitch in a dominant two-hit, 13-strikeout shutout. That pitch was electric, and Skubal stood tall on the mound to soak it all…
The Los Angeles Angels don’t have a deep list of players with minor league options remaining. Among position players, only Gustavo Campero has three options left — and maybe Christian Moore if he’s considered. On the pitching side, Ryan Zeferjahn and José Fermin also have three, while Sam Bachman and Jake Eder have two each.…
Corey Adams, a freshman defensive lineman at Ole Miss, was tragically killed in a shooting Saturday night in Cordova, Tennessee, according to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg. Adams, who had joined the Rebels early in the year and was preparing for his first season, was one of five individuals shot during the incident. The other victims sustained…
There’s a reason why one of the University of Florida’s most iconic songs, “We are the boys,” includes the line, “In all kinds of weather, we all stick together, for F-L-O-R-I-D-A.” It reflects the strong sense of family that defines the school—something Dallas Wilson recognized when he switched his commitment from Oregon to Florida. The…
The Texas Rangers announced Thursday that they’ve traded right-handed pitcher Dane Dunning to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for right-hander José Ruiz and cash considerations. Ruiz has split time this season between Triple-A and the majors with both the Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.He posted a 12.88 ERA over 16 appearances for the Phillies from March…
The Los Angeles Dodgers aimed to strengthen their bullpen during the offseason to avoid making moves at the trade deadline. However, due to injuries and inconsistent performances, they now find themselves in need of relief help. With the deadline just two weeks away, the Dodgers are likely to pay a premium for a reliever. CBS…