Queens, NY

Columbus, OH

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The Mets made a sneaky-good trade for bullpen help.

Mets Acquire High-Upside Lefty Reliever From NL Contender

Charlotte, NC

In a surprising move, the Carolina Panthers have parted ways with former vice president of player personnel Adrian Wilson after just one year. The Panthers confirmed the move to Pro Football Talk after Carolina had removed Wilson from their team website. The move comes a month after the team promoted Cole Spencer (who has been with the team since 2021) from college scouting director to director of player personnel.

Panthers part ways with notable front office executive after just one season

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Some of these players will end up as injury replacements, but for now, they stand as the forgotten stars

2024 MLB All-Star Game: Francisco Lindor, Christian Walker, Cristopher Sanchez among most egregious snubs

Houston, TX

The Astros optioned Contreras to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Contreras had cruised through 4.1 scoreless innings through his first four MLB appearances, but he'll now be sent back to Triple-A after allowing six earned runs in just 1.2 frames Friday. It's possible he returns to Houston if he gets back to putting up numbers similar to his 1.40 ERA in Triple-A, but for now the Astros will call up Kaleb Ort to replace Contreras in the bullpen.

Astros' Luis Contreras: Optioned to Triple-A

Bronx, NY

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The New York Yankees have lost their infielder, who has been heating up at the plate, to a recurring injury on Friday night.

New York Yankees Lose Red-Hot Infielder To Recurring Injury

New York Post

PITTSBURGH — Jose Iglesias has been facing Aroldis Chapman since they were players on opposing teams in Cuba almost two decades ago, so if anybody was in the right spot during Sunday’s ninth inning it was the Mets infielder.

Chapman, the Pirates closer, had struck out the previous two batters with the tying and go-ahead runs on base. 

Now it was on Iglesias to keep the game alive for the Mets.



In a plate appearance that lasted eight pitches, Iglesias battled and drew a walk — laying off a 102-mph fastball for ball four that loaded the bases. 

Francisco Lindor followed with...

Mets’ Jose Iglesias gets last word in ninth-inning showdown with Pirates’ Aroldis Chapman

Mike McClure and Tim Doyle join Grace Remington to share their top Bronny James prop for his rookie season.

Top Bronny James Prop For Rookie Season

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The New York Yankees got off to a red-hot start to the season, with a 50-22 record on June 14.

Aaron Boone doesn’t care about Aaron Judge’s hitting coach calling New York Yankees player development ‘terrible’

Virginia State

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Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Memphis, TN

The Grizzlies signed Wells to a four-year, $7.9 million deal Saturday, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports. Wells, the No. 39 overall pick in the 2024 Draft, signed a four-year deal with the first two years guaranteed. The 20-year-old spent last year with Washington State, during which he averaged 12.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting 41.7 percent from deep.

Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Inks deal with Memphis

Arlington, TX

The 2024 Home Run Derby is fast approaching and baseball's midsummer power spectacle will have a new format this season on top of a great collection of talent. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the Home Run Derby in Seattle's T-Mobile Park last year. Here is everything you need to know about this year's Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas, including who's in, who's out and who's on the fence waiting for the call.

2024 MLB Home Run Derby field: Two-time champ Pete Alonso joins Phillies' Alec Bohm, Orioles' Gunnar Henderson

Saint Louis, MO

Nootbaar (oblique) is nearing a return and could rejoin the Cardinals as soon as Monday in Washington. Nootbaar has been out since May 30 while recovering from a left oblique strain, but he appears to be on the cusp of being activated from the 15-day injured list. The outfielder went 6-for-23 with two home runs, three RBI and four runs scored over seven games during his rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield before joining returning to St. Louis.

Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Possible return Monday

Kansas City, MO

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All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

Mike Ford appeared to be the next big thing for the New York Yankees. He dominated during his brief time in the majors in 2018. Ford posted a .259/.350/.559 batting line with 12 homers in his 163 plate appearances. He drew 17 walks with just 28 strikeouts, showing a strong batting eye and ability to make contact. Although he made his major league debut at 26 years old, there was hope that he could be a building block.

Former New York Yankees first baseman heading to Japan

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Pittsburgh, PA

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Aroldis Chapman has made a career out of being a lights-out closer who could hit triple digits on a radar gun. Chapman is in the latter stage of his career at 36 years old and signed on with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a one-year, $10.5 million contract. This season, Chapman set the record for most strikeouts by a left-handed relief pitcher, passing Billy Wagner, who recorded 1,196.

Aroldis Chapman's kryptonite continues to haunt closer, and it's the Mets

Boston, MA

How many times can you get burned the same way repeatedly without adjusting? That is a question manager Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees must ask themselves. Boston Red Sox star third baseman Rafael Devers continues to rake the ball every time he faces the divisional rival Yankees, yet Boone continues pitching to him. But why? What will it take for him to modify his approach when the two-time All-Star steps to the plate?

Mets' Drew Smith: Shifts to 60-day IL

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