The Brock Purdy contract saga rolls on. The San Francisco 49ers still appear to be a long way from a deal with their franchise quarterback. But one thing has come into focus pretty much for certain: Purdy is going to set a 49ers record That’s what SI’s Grant Cohn wrote on Saturday: “(The deal) will…
Matt Shaw of the Chicago Cubs announced that he will begin participating in games in the coming days without any hesitation, restrictions, or limitations. After recovering from an oblique injury earlier this month, Shaw is ready to return to action as he aims for a spot on the Opening Day roster. A former first-round pick…
Teams are actively working to finalize their 40-man rosters, and the Chicago Cubs are focused on strengthening their squad to boost their chances of claiming the NL Central division title. According to sources, outfielder Travis Jankowski has reached an agreement with the Cubs. The 2023 World Series champion is expected to join the team, pending…
There are many intriguing aspects of being a journalist who grew up a Philadelphia Eagles fan, one who now covers that same team for a living. One is you’re never void of parallels and lines you can draw. Some are overused. Yes, we’re just as tired of hearing about the ‘tush push’ as you are….
The Chicago Cubs faced a challenging 2024 season, finishing with an 83-79 record and missing the postseason for the fourth straight year. While the Chicago Cubs’ starting rotation performed well overall, they struggled with production from the No. 5 spot due to a lack of depth. To address this issue, the team signed Matthew Boyd…
In a move that underscores their commitment to bolstering bullpen depth, the Chicago Cubs have re-signed right-handed reliever Yency Almonte to a minor-league deal. This reunion comes after Almonte’s brief but impactful stint with the team in 2024, during which he showcased his potential before an injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season….
Wins… Losses… They’re separated by the thinnest of lines. The direction an oblong ball made of pigskin bounces in can determine whether we are handed one result or its opposite. The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping the football bounces their way more often than not on Super Bowl Sunday. Other questions abound though. What does the…
It finally happened. We’ve developed a little NFL Draft fatigue. We’ve talked about more Top 30 visits than we have in a while, but for good reason. The Philadelphia Eagles take those seriously. Then again, on the other hand, we’re slightly tired of cooking up mock drafts and running all of those simulators. After a…
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. QB or not to QB? The Jets have a $30 million guarantee riding on Justin Fields, which suggests they’re not likely to pick a quarterback with their first-round pick (No. 7) in the April 24 draft. They’ve already anointed him…
While many fans (including this oddball), pundits and armchair GM’s have been projecting the New York Jets to take an offensive tackle with the seventh pick in the draft, there’s no guarantee it will happen. After all, if the Jets were to employ a “best player available” approach, it’s not out of the question that…