Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs are back together after the slugger returned to the team’s annual fan convention. The Cubs also announced that Sosa will be inducted into the franchise’s Hall of Fame this year, alongside former first baseman Derrek Lee. The reconciliation began when Sosa released a vaguely worded statement last month apologizing for unspecified mistakes. Sosa … [Read more...] about Sammy Sosa gets warm reception for his reconciliation with the Chicago Cubs
C.J. Stroud player props odds, tips and betting trends for the NFL Playoffs | Texans vs. Chiefs
Before C.J. Stroud hits the field Saturday at 4:30 PM ET on ABC/ESPN, here are some key numbers you should know ahead of placing a bet on his player prop bet markets. In the AFC Divisional Round, Stroud’s Houston Texans (10-7) will take on the Kansas City Chiefs (15-2). The game is at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Watch C.J. Stroud and the Texans … [Read more...] about C.J. Stroud player props odds, tips and betting trends for the NFL Playoffs | Texans vs. Chiefs
Can We Predict the Private Voters for the 2025 Hall of Fame Election?
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Predicting the Hall’s stingiest voters can be tricky, but maybe there’s a way to predict when they’ll coalesce around a candidate. One thing that I thought about while writing my most recent update on Hall of Fame voting was to revisit an older topic with new information. Two years ago, I looked at Scott Rolen’s Hall of Fame chances in … [Read more...] about Can We Predict the Private Voters for the 2025 Hall of Fame Election?
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a move many baseball executives have long expected. The San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays also were … [Read more...] about Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
Joe Mixon injury update: Will Texans RB play in divisional round vs. Chiefs?
While the Houston Texans are headed to the AFC Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, one of their star players could be limited in Saturday’s showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon dealt with an ankle issue throughout the week of practice and was a late addition to the injury report. He practiced sporadically on Wednesday and didn’t take the … [Read more...] about Joe Mixon injury update: Will Texans RB play in divisional round vs. Chiefs?