Philadelphia, PA

FanSided

Since signing with the Philadelphia Phillies as a free-agent in the 2019 offseason, Zack Wheeler has been arguably the best starting pitcher in all of baseball. At the time of the signing, the five-year, $118 million contract was looked at as a wild overpay by industry experts. His tenure with the Phillies has been nothing short of dominant and even led to another massive contract in March for three years and $126 million.

Phillies' ace makes push for NL Cy Young with dominant August

Sporting News

The Philadelphia Phillies have a strong starting rotation, but it could get even stronger this offseason if they target a former Cy Young winner.

Orioles star pitcher linked to Phillies after strong 2024 season

Every day, Pinstripe Alley offers updates on what the Yankees’ top American League opponents are up to through the Rivalry Roundup. The AL East is well-trodden ground there, but with the month of July coming to a close, we’re going to take a peek around MLB as a whole and check in with each of the other five divisions. Who’s surprising? Who’s underwhelming? Who’s simply mediocre at the moment? Read on and find out.

MLB End-of-August Check-in: NL West

Los Angeles, CA

Fastball On SI

Shohei Ohtani has broken all sorts of records in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he continued to do so by stealing three bases against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Steals 3 Bases, Continues Historic Push For 50-50 Season

Dodgers Nation

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit his 44th home run on Saturday at Chase Field. It was also his 80th extra-base hit. As the final month of the season begins, Ohtani is on pace to break a franchise record held by Floyd “Babe” Herman. The Brooklyn outfielder set the Dodgers’ single-season record for extra-base …

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Chasing Franchise Record Held by Brooklyn’s ‘Babe’

People who work in the network C-suite are more used to having lunch at The Palm than to looking over their shoulders as they enter a hotel. But when Fox was trying to sign Tom Brady, the hotel meeting turned out to be a big moment. “It was a meeting that I think changed my life forever,” Brady told me last week.

How Fox Threw a Tom Brady Hail Mary and Won

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the contentious TV carriage dispute between Disney and DirecTV, leaving millions of customers unable to watch the U.S. Open, college football, and potentially Monday Night Football starting next week. They unpack the details of this battle, debate who has more leverage, and predict who will win (03:20). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the future of the Donald Trump origin story movie, The Apprentice (25:31).

Who’s to Blame for the ESPN Blackout?

Boston, MA

Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the upcoming Patriots season, impressions of Jerod Mayo thus far, the selection of Drake Maye over other roster needs in the draft, Alex Van Pelt’s offense, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener email before chatting about the Red Sox’s tailspin and Bill O’Brien’s first win as the head coach of Boston College (38:15).

Pats Season Preview With Andrew Callahan

Midseason quarterback trades? Dazzling broadcaster debuts? Un-retirements? Anything goes on today’s off-the-wall prediction show, where Sheil Kapadia, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz each give their three bold predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz. Producer: Troy Farkas.

2024 Off-the-Wall Predictions

The Full Go returns as Jason welcomes no. 96 Alex Brown to the podcast! The two talk about their disappointment in Alex’s Florida Gators and what changes need to happen for Florida to succeed. Next, the guys start previewing Week 1 of the Bears season. They talk about what the first game should look like, how coverages dictate where quarterbacks should go with the football, and when Caleb Williams will have more autonomy at the offensive line. They also dig into AB’s expectations for the defense and score predictions for the game (1:25). Then, Jason chats with Kyle, who is back after covering the Cubs’ series against the Nationals in D.C. The two talk about how real the Cubs’ playoff chances are, what has spurred the turnaround, and whether this season would be a failure if the Cubs miss the playoffs. To wrap, the guys discuss the end of NBC Sports Chicago and rehash memories from the past 20 years of the station (1:01:30).

“Appreciate It before It’s Gone”

James Allcott is joined by football commentator Seb Hutchinson (@Seb_Hutch) to discuss the ins and outs of football commentary. How does a match day look? How do you even get into commentary? And what goes into being a commentator that the public never sees?. Host: James Allcott. Guest: Seb Hutchinson.

The Complex World of Football Commentary With Seb Hutchinson

Kaz is back from vacation! He and David recap WWE Bash in Berlin and No Mercy. They discuss the following:. Cody Rhodes defeats Kevin Owens, and there’s a lack of surprises (5:48) CM Punk is officially back in his win over Drew McIntyre (28:10) Gunther’s big win and his...

WWE Bash in Berlin and NXT No Mercy Recap. Plus, Ricochet Talks Joining AEW.

House and Hubbard tee off by recapping Scottie Scheffler’s win at the lackluster Tour Championship (02:00). They discuss the lack of stakes during the tournament and why the FedEx Cup format isn’t working. Then, they talk about their frustrations about the reveal of Ludvig Aberg’s knee injury (22:08) before discussing the captain’s picks for the upcoming Presidents Cup (30:00).

Scottie Tops No-Stakes Tour Championship, Ludvig Aberg’s Knee Injury, and Presidents Cup Captain’s Picks

New York City, NY

CBS New York

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Giancarlo Stanton reached 25 homers for the 10th time in his big league career, Gerrit Cole struck out nine over six innings before his right calf cramped and the New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 8-4 on Monday night.Gleyber Torres had three hits for the AL-leading Yankees, including a two-run double in the third inning that put them ahead to stay. Anthony Rizzo had a two-run double in their five-run sixth inning after Aaron Judge doubled for his MLB-best 124th RBI.Before his last warmup pitch ahead of the seventh, Cole (6-3) lifted his right leg and...

Giancarlo Stanton hits 25th homer, Yankees top Rangers

Chicago, IL

Queens, NY

The New York Mets bested the hapless Chicago White Sox on Sunday thanks to a great pitching effort and another home run from Francisco Lindor.

New York Mets Star Passes Miguel Tejada on This All-Time List in Baseball History

TV Channel: NBCS-PH Location: Toronto, Ontario. Get tickets for Blue Jays vs. Phillies and any MLB game on Vivid Seats. Bo Bichette 10 Day Injury List Calf .222 / .275 / .320, 4, 30. Jordan Romano 60 Day Injury List Elbow 1-2, 6.59 ERA, 8.6 K/9. Alek Manoah 60 Day...

Blue Jays vs. Phillies: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – September 3

Nick Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies earned a massive win last night at Citizens Bank Park, winning 3-2 in extra innings, taking 3-of-4 from the Atlanta Braves in the series. Spencer Schwellenbach cruised through the Phillies lineup with ease for the first five innings. In the sixth, it appeared to...

Nick Castellanos delivers in the 11th, Phillies take 3-of-4 against the Atlanta Braves

The New York Mets and Boston Red Sox will play on Tuesday at Citi Field, at 7:10 p.m. ET, with Francisco Lindor and Rafael Devers among those expected to step up at the plate. Here's everything you need to watch the Mets vs. Red Sox competition. Mets vs. Red Sox...

How to Watch Mets vs. Red Sox: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 3

Green Bay, WI

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Labor Day, dog years, football, no rules for Trump, RFK

Bronx, NY

Following their first win in September to round out their series with the Oakland Athletics, the 1999 New York Yankees went out for their first road series of the final month of the MLB regular season. It wasn’t anywhere close to home, as they traveled across the country to begin a series with the Anaheim Angels.

1999 Yankees Diary, September 3: Pettitte’s Problems Persist

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The 2024 MLB Awards Race Guide to the Homestretch

The 2024 MLB playoff field looks mostly set as the post–Labor Day sprint commences—but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any races worth watching over the regular...

The 2024 MLB Awards Race Guide to the Homestretch

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