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National League World Series contenders better hope the Houston Astros don’t reach the Fall Classic. The Astros crushed the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1, on Sunday, completing their three-game road sweep. It’s the first time Houston has swept the Dodgers in L.A. since the 2008 season, via Fox Sports. The series against the defending champions wasn’t … Read more
As the Edmonton Oilers compete in another Stanley Cup Final, Corey Perry continues to play a supporting yet impactful role — one he’s honed over a career filled with deep playoff runs and hard-earned respect. Last night, Perry recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two hits, and four penalty minutes in the Oilers’ … Read more
Generally when I write a recap I settle on a key storyline. A particular position player with a few clutch hits. An impressive pitching start. A key defensive play that became a turning point. Today, however, I’m not sure where to start. Should we talk about the first complete game by a starter since 2021 … Read more
Despite amassing a perfect 4-0-0 record since the trade that sent Mikko Rantanen out of Raleigh just weeks after his arrival, the Carolina Hurricanes remain overlooked and underrated around the league. The TNT broadcast team that hosted the Dallas Stars 4-3 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday afternoon made it abundantly clear that … Read more
We’re into the second half of the 2024-25 season and time flies by when you’re having fun, but this is the time of year that often separates the contenders from the pretenders, in the lead-up to the playoffs. Daily Faceoff’s panel of Matt Larkin, Steven Ellis, Paul Pidutti, Scott Maxwell and Anthony DiMarco listed the … Read more