Archives for June 2025

For years, the Yankees and pitching coach Matt Blake have gained a reputation for taking relievers that have been mediocre — or worse — with other organizations and turning those afterthoughts into useful — or better — bullpen pieces in The Bronx. There was Clay Holmes, who went from wallowing with Pittsburgh to Yankees closer, […]

Stearns’ Infield Youth Revolution Keeps Mets in the Mix New York, June 2025 — When David Stearns took the reins as the President of Baseball Operations for the New York Mets, expectations were high that he would make bold moves to reshape the franchise. But few predicted that his most impactful decision would come not […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a dramatic 8-4 extra-inning victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night, but the win was tinged with concern as reliever Justin Martinez exited the game in the ninth inning due to tightness in his pitching elbow. Martinez had entered the ninth to protect a 4-0 lead, making quick work of […]

Blockbuster Mock Trade Shakes Things Up: Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns to Suns in Three-Team Deal with Hornets With the 2024-2025 NBA season fast approaching, teams are scrambling to bolster their rosters for a championship push. Meanwhile, others, like the Phoenix Suns, are looking to retool after a disappointing campaign. The Suns are expected to part ways […]

Wander Franco was charged with gun possession as he stands trail in a sexual abuse case. (AP Foto/Ricardo Hernández)  (ASSOCIATED PRESS) Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was charged with illegal possession of a firearm Sunday as he continues to stand trial on charges of sexual abuse, according to multiple reports. The gun possession charge stems […]