Editorial Clippings
New York Mets looking to solidify infield with Justin Turner
After a quiet start to the MLB offseason, things have sped up at light speed over the last month and a half. A majority of the superstar free-agents have found their next homes, save for third baseman Justin Turner.
According to reports, fans may see a reunion between Turner and his former team, the New York Mets.
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MLB Rankings: Five teams that improved most for 2021
Major League Baseball’s spring training took full effect today as camps are now full with pitchers, catchers, and all position players. In one week, spring training games will begin which means we’re just a few, short weeks ahead of the 2021 campaign. With the regular season looming, it’s a great time to check out some MLB rankings for the teams that improved most heading into the season.
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New York Mets: The time to extend Francisco Lindor was yesterday
The New York Mets owned the MLB’s offseason headlines with their blockbuster deal to land Francisco Lindor from the Cleveland Indians. Lindor and the rest of the position players reported to spring training camp Monday and the start of the 2021 campaign is looming. The buzz of this addition still dominates the headlines, but it’s time for Mets management to start thinking ahead. Lindor’s contract needs to be extended as soon as humanly possible.
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Boston Red Sox: Franchy Cordero draws comparisons to David Ortiz
Meet Franchy Cordero. He’s a 26-year-old former Kansas City Royals outfielder who was returned as a key asset to the Boston Red Rox in order to land Andrew Benintendi. According to Cordero’s former front-office in Kansas City, this team still feels very highly of him. One of his former executives, assistant general manager J.J. Picollo, went as far as comparing the young power-hitting outfielder to one of the greatest players in Boston history. That’s “Big Papi” David Ortiz.
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NBA 2021 All-Star Reserves: Most Deserving
The league officially announced the NBA 2021 All-Star reserves on Tuesday night. This unveiling rounded out the full editions of the NBA 2021 All-Star rosters. Notably, only coaches take part in voting of the All-Star reserves, whereas the fans and media owned a portion of the starters’ vote. As usual, there were a few shocking names left off the list, but plenty of players have done more than enough to earn their spots. Check out the most deserving members of the NBA 2021 All-Star reserves.
Last Word on Sports
Philadelphia 76ers Rumors: Morey Looking for Trade Deadline Splash
After last year’s disaster, the Philadelphia 76ers felt it was time to shake things up during the offseason. Philadelphia did just that. Enter Doc Rivers as the new head coach and Daryl Morey to run the team as president of basketball operations. This shakeup has been largely successful with Joel Embiid playing at an MVP-caliber level and the team sitting at the top in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. The latest 76ers rumors indicate that Morey and the franchise aren’t finished tweaking this championship-level roster.
Last Word on Sports
Colorado Rockies: a reserved approach to free agency
Los Angeles Angels: Shohei Ohtani takes unique approach to offseason training
San Diego Padres: Blake Snell takes back ‘thank you’ to Boston Red Sox
2021 MLB projections: Baltimore Orioles already eliminated from contention
Seattle Mariners: James Paxton returns home
Los Angeles Dodgers: evaluating Trevor Bauer’s culture fit
Trevor Bauer apologizes to New York Mets fans
Texas Rangers: Introducing the new starting shortstop, Isiah Kiner-Falefa
Remembering Patrick Mahomes’ college baseball outing
Arizona Diamondbacks find their next closer in Joakim Soria
Proposed 154-game 2021 MLB season; MLBPA likely to reject
Blue Jays rumors: Is Toronto ready to deal for Kris Bryant and Kyle Hendricks?
St. Louis Cardinals: Yadier Molina staying home
Yankees rumors: How much would Bombers give up for Luis Castillo?
Cleveland Indians: Francisco Lindor joins list of superstars team couldn’t afford
Proposed 154-game 2021 MLB season; MLBPA likely to reject
Toronto Blue Jays: Finalizing trade for Steven Matz
SF Giants rumors: San Francisco targets outfielders Eddie Rosario, Jackie Bradley Jr.
Braves rumors: Is J.T. Realmuto heading to Atlanta?
New York Mets: Team won’t hire replacement GM this year
Toronto Blue Jays ink George Springer in blockbuster move
New York Yankees: DJ LeMahieu finalizing a deal to stay in New York
Houston Astros sign veteran reliever Pedro Baez
Rob Manfred tells clubs to prepare for a full 162-game MLB season
Chicago White Sox sign superstar closer Liam Hendriks
Houston Astros: Collin McHugh scheduled for pitching showcase next week
Los Angeles Dodgers: Blake Treinen claims he won’t recruit Liam Hendriks
Boston Red Sox: Bianca Smith becomes first Black woman in MLB coaching history
Minnesota Twins: Phil Hughes announces retirement from MLB
Chicago Cubs: Three potential landing spots for Kyle Schwarber
MLB Christmas list for the offseason
Oakland A’s: Potential landing spots for Liam Hendriks
New York Yankees: Gary Sanchez unsure why he was benched in the playoffs
Boston Red Sox: Team has strong interest in Kike Hernandez
Washington Nationals: Howie Kendrick announces retirement after 15 seasons
Oakland Athletics: Three options at closer
Washington Nationals: Three options behind the plate
New York Yankees: DJ LeMahieu key to offseason plans
ESPN lands rights to MLB playoff round that doesn’t exist… yet
Marcell Ozuna wins first-ever Designated Hitter Award in National League
Texas Rangers: Three potential offseason trade pieces
Tampa Bay Rays: Ownership looking ahead to Montreal
MLB umpire Brian O’Nora arrested in sex sting operation
Texas Rangers hire former MLB pitcher Chris Young as GM
Houston Astros: Three landing spots for George Springer
MLB: The top 25 free agents this offseason
2020 MLB awards predictions
What went wrong for Adam Ottavino in 2020?
Tampa Bay Rays: Three catchers to target
Los Angeles Dodgers: Weighing options for Justin Turner’s future
Boston Red Sox: Looking to trade for Kris Bryant?
Atlanta Braves sign Charlie Morton to one-year deal
The first official 2021 MLB Hall of Fame ballot draws a blank
Minnesota Twins: Nelson Cruz waiting for clarity before signing
Ken Griffey Jr. joins Seattle Sounders ownership group
Miami Marlins: Kim Ng becomes first female GM in MLB history
New York Mets: Steve Cohen promises championship aspirations
Ex-GM Jeff Luhnow sues Houston Astros
Baltimore Orioles: Three potential offseason moves
Toronto Blue Jays: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. intends to return to third
New York Yankees: Management Offers Unclear Support for Gary Sanchez
Justin Turner celebrated World Series title despite positive COVID-19 test
Ranking the five least likely 2020 MLB postseason heroes
New York Mets: Steve Cohen to change front-office dynamic
2020 World Series was least-watched of all-time
Chicago White Sox: Tony La Russa named next manager
Cincinnati Reds: Is Trevor Bauer happy enough to re-sign?
Tampa Bay Rays: Brett Phillips delivers the biggest hit of his lifetime
Chicago White Sox: La Russa a top candidate for manager
MLB news: Rob Manfred wants 2020 rule changes to stay
Mookie Betts Takes Veiled Shot at Red Sox
Tampa Bay Rays: Randy Arozarena looking to join historic playoff club
Houston Astros: Correa Calls his Dramatic Game Five Walk-Off
Cleveland Indians: Uncertain Future for Francisco Lindor
Colorado Rockies: Daniel Bard Writing the Perfect Redemption Story
Chicago White Sox: Top Three Managerial Options
Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins: A Budding NL East Rivalry
Houston Astros: World Series Bound, Again?
Minnesota Twins: Evaluating the 18 game postseason losing streak
MLB Playoffs: Three most dangerous first-round matchups
Yankees to start Rookie on Mound in Must-Win
Is the Cincinnati Reds Pitching Staff World Series Bound?
2020 MLB Postseason: Commissioner Manfred wants fans in October
New York Yankees: Keys to the 10-game Winning Streak
Houston Astros: Justin Verlander to Undergo Tommy John surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers: First Team to Clinch Postseason Spot
MLB, MLBPA Agree to Postseason Bubble
St. Louis Cardinals: Remembering when Mark McGwire became the Home Run King
Blue Jays add Third Starter in Ross Stripling Trade
Oakland A’s land rotation help Mike Minor trade
MLB Players join in Jacob Blake boycott
Washington Nationals: Juan Soto joins group aiming to hit .400
NBA Rookies Rankings – February 2021
Bradley Beal Trade Rumors: Potential Landing Spots
2021 NBA All-Star Game: Early Predictions
Nets Rumors: Brooklyn Targeting Interior Help
NBA Floats $2.5 Billion Price Tag for Expansion Teams
NBA Struggling with COVID away from the Disney Bubble
2020 NBA Draft Grades
Anthony Davis Signs Max Contract with Los Angeles Lakers
2020-21 Season Preview: Are the Portland Trail Blazers Deep Enough to Shake Things Up in the West?
Countdown to NBA Tip-Off: Detroit Pistons 2020-21 Season Preview
Philadelphia 76ers Officially Name Daryl Morey as Team President; Extend Elton Brand as GM
Report: Los Angeles Lakers to Acquire Dennis Schroder from the Oklahoma City Thunder
Ranking the Top Draft Picks in Lakers History
2020 NBA Mock Draft
Dwight Howard: First-Time NBA Champion
NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers’ Return Offers Memories of 2010
2020-21 Big East Basketball Preview
Daryl Morey Steps Down as Houston Rockets GM
LeBron James Zeroes in on Fourth Championship
NBA Finals Game Three Recap
Evaluating Jamal Murray in the 2020 Playoffs
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets Series Recap
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Playoffs Preview
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Best Places to Win
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Series Recap
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Playoffs Preview
Brandon Ingram Named NBA’s Most Improved Player
Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA Playoff Series Recap
Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA Playoffs Preview
Damian Lillard Leads Portland Trail Blazers to 134-131 Victory in Historic Fashion
Best Players in the NBA Bubble at the Midway Point
NBA Disney Contenders or Pretenders: Brooklyn Nets
NBA Disney Contenders or Pretenders: Portland Trail Blazers
NBA Disney Contenders or Pretenders: Denver Nuggets
Highlighting the Must-Watch Games for NBA Restart
Top Five NBA Rookie of the Year Candidates Ahead of Season Restart
Joe Madsen Nets Game-Winning Goal with Twenty-Seven Seconds Left
St. John's Tops Marquette on Andrayah Adams' Career Game
St. John's Lacrosse Participates in MOVEMBER: Join the Fight for Men's Health Today
HEADED TO EUGENE: Stephanie Van Pelt Qualifies for NCAA Championships
Livianu Cruises into Round of 16 with Second Upset Victory; Earns All-American Status
BIG EAST CHAMPIONS: No. 1 St. John's Sweeps No. 2 Marquette For Its Third-Straight BIG EAST Championship