Many people have been struggling to see how or where Xavi Simons fits in with Chelsea, IF they sign him. Important to say IF at this point because nothing is done, or even close to being done at the time of writing. However, it’s sparked up a debate, so let’s look into where Simons can … Read more
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The most active part of free agency has come and gone, and while the Toronto Maple Leafs were extremely quiet on that front, they’re heading into 2025-26 with a different-looking forward group thanks to a couple of trades. A Maple Leafs offence without Mitch Marner alone is going to take some getting used to, but … Read more
Last Wednesday’s game against the Texas Rangers, Maikel Garcia had himself a day. At the plate, he blasted a three-run home run to give the Royals a lead they’d never relinquish, then later drove in the team’s insurance run on a nice poke to the opposite field that, with the assistance of some shoddy fielding, … Read more
I’ve done game coverage twice in the span of a few games now, and these lineup posts have been amusing. In the series finale against the Mets, the Braves used the same lineup as in the middle game of the series. Doing so gave Drake Baldwin back-to-back starts for the first time in close to … Read more
Drake Baldwin has cooled considerably since the otherworldly start to his rookie campaign, but the young catcher continues to put up strong at bats and make life difficult for the opposition. Baldwin has only made two starts over the last week, and he’ll look to get things going once again against Mets righty Paul Blackburn. … Read more
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The Edmonton Oilers have fallen behind in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final as they head toward Game 6 down 3-2 to the Florida Panthers. They will have some tough decisions to make heading into their next game as they try to save their season and avoid losing to the Panthers for a second straight campaign. … Read more
The 2025 MLB season has started with a burst of offense, and the rules changes of recent seasons have made lineups even more athletic. Through the first two months of the season, here’s a look at the lineups in the game from best to worst. Jayne Kamin-Oncea / USA Today Sports Images No Juan … Read more
It’s been said that the era of the enforcer is over in the NHL. In a league that is getting bigger, faster, and more skilled every year, there is less room on a team for a one-dimensional player, with physicality expected now from all across the roster. Playing in his second season with the Toronto … Read more