With the winter meetings around the corner and the hot stove heating up, it’s also time to think about trades. Here are five deals I want to see this winter. Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox It seems like the Red Sox are looking to take big swings again in the free-agent market, and while … Read more
It must be boring to be rich. Someone with money to burn has wagered $3.1 million on the Eagles to beat the Panthers on Sunday. Via ESPN.com, the bettor in Kentucky placed the beat at Circa Sports, at -700 odds. That means the bettor is wagering $700 to win $100. In this case, a Philly … Read more
Bailey Ober was a 12th round pick out of the College of Charleston that looked more like gumby than a front line starter at six feet, 10 inches, and barely 250 pounds. He peaked as Twins’ 25th ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline and was never more than back-of-the-rotation afterthought. In spite of that, he tore … Read more
Report: Lakers guard Olivari signing shoe deal with idol Curry’s brand originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s not every day you get to meet your idol — and build a working relationship with them. Los Angeles Lakers two-way guard Quincy Olivari has been fortunate enough to live that reality with NBA superstar and … Read more
How Greenlaw, Hufanga are impacting 49ers with returns imminent originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Talanoa Hufanga and Dre Greenlaw are making their way back onto the field but their energy already has been making a difference on the 49ers practice field. Hufanga practiced throughout the week with a club-type cast on his right … Read more
The Mets made a number of minor league deals official on Friday including outfielder Edward Olivares. Oliveres, 28, has spent his five-year career with the Padres, Royals and most recently the Pirates. The Venezuelan native played 55 games with the Pirates in 2024 where he slashed .224/.291/.333 with five home runs and 23 RBI. His … Read more
Why Steph vs. Edwards matchup key to Warriors-Timberwolves game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Minnesota Timberwolves of a couple weeks ago were the kind of stooges any team would welcome into its building. They were sloppy on offense, indifferent on defense and the losses were piling up. The Timberwolves coming into Chase … Read more
Two years ago, as baseball’s winter meetings approached, Justin Verlander was one of the hottest names on the free-agent market. Weeks earlier, the ultra-accomplished right-hander had added yet another accolade to his collection when he won the 2022 AL Cy Young Award unanimously, becoming the 11th pitcher in MLB history to win three Cy Youngs. … Read more
In Roob’s Eagles Observations: What makes Eagles’ defense unique originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A unique aspect of the Eagles’ top-ranked defense, Dallas Goedert’s future and Jalen Hurts’ remarkable record on the road. Can you believe it’s Week 14? The Eagles are getting into crunch time and so is Roob’s 10 Random Observations! Let’s … Read more
Embiid and Bona out, Drummond questionable for another Sixers-Magic matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers submitted a center-heavy injury report Thursday afternoon. After a 106-102 loss Wednesday night to the Magic, the Sixers listed Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) and Adem Bona (left knee contusion) as out for their mini-series finale … Read more