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• Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 33 thread: Germán Márquez vs. Chris Paddack

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Rockies wrap of spring training with a final game Florida Spring training finally comes to a close as the Colorado Rockies traveled all the way to Florida to take on the Minnesota Twins to prepare for the start of the 2025 season against Tampa Bay on Friday. The Rockies will send out Germán Márquez for one final tune-up. The righty has...2025
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• The 2025 Colorado Rockies: A SWOT analysis

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, March 25, 2025 It’s happening! The 2025 season has started, and we’ll have Colorado Rockies baseball this weekend. And that means, it’s time for my yearly SWOT analysis. (Read last year’s here.) As a refresher, my preference is to write a (very rough) SWOT analysis that examines strengths, weaknesses, oppor...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Mid-season reinforcements

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which Cubs prospect will make the biggest mid-season impact. It’s a new week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. It’s always good to see a friend, new or old. We still have a few tables availa...2025
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• Biggest White Sox Spring Training takeaways

The White Sox didn’t lose twice as many games as they won this Cactus League season — so were there some positive takeaways? | Chris Coduto/Getty Images A dismal spring now leads to a daunting regular season The last three days have been an emotional roller coaster for the White Sox, and it doesn’t appear like things will stabilize until the season officially starts. From anticipating the ...2025
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• Brewers split a win and a loss in hectic afternoon

Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Some busy baseball filled the Brewers split-squad games @ Mariners Box Score vs. Rockies Box Score The Brewers had a split-squad matchup today, and the two games couldn’t have been more different. The Mariners matchup was a constant flow of action. Their game against Colorado was a 6-0 shutout. Against the Mariners, t...2025
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• Spring Training Game Thread #28: Milwaukee Brewers (14-12) vs. Athletics (15-13)

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Quintana takes the mound for second spring appearance The Brewers and Athletics will battle today as Jose Quintana makes his second appearance this spring. Quintana pitched two innings in his last inning, so today will be another chance to stretch out before the season begins. Other pitchers slated to pitch include C...2025
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• Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 27 thread: Germán Márquez vs Kumar Rocker

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Rockies are in Surprise to face the Rangers for the second and final time before the regular season starts. The Colorado Rockies are back at Surprise Stadium for one more matchup against the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers. Their last game didn’t quite go as planned with a 5-0 loss and witnessing former Rockies pitcher Jon Gray...2025
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• NFL free agency: A few offensive tackles still available for the Browns to sign

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Browns roster needs some help at OT, NFL free agency has players available The Cleveland Browns have one thing happen every year like clockwork: Their offensive linemen get injured and miss a ton of games. It used to be that a team carried three substitutes and kept eight for the O-Line room. Before Kevin Stefanski became the head coach in 2020, the ...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 19

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Jack Quinlan passes, Denny McLain is indicted, and other stories for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Richie Ashburn, David Ross*, and others. Today in baseball history: 1951 - Detroit Tigers player representative Fred Hutchinson asks that players ...2025
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• Four Brewers homer as Milwaukee wins in 11-run outburst against Giants

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Brewers offense combined for four home runs and 13 hits in the win. Box Score The Brewers’ offense is looking better by the day as spring training continues. For the fourth straight game, the offense put up seven runs, and this time, they turned it up to 11. Four home runs led the day as the Brewers blew out the Giants 11-5 on Friday afternoon. The da...2025
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• Cub Tracks gets ready for the trip

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. More Sammy stuff, Hoerner updates, MLB merch and more. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and ...2025
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• The Cubs’ coming bullpen crunch

Who will be the eight relievers Craig Counsell will have to choose from on Opening Day? | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Which relievers are going to make the Opening Day roster? One of the things that ruined the Cubs’ 2024 season was multiple bullpen meltdowns, particularly in the first couple of months. It’s not my purpose here to rehash those. Cubs President of Baseball Operations J...2025
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• Cub Tracks lets it ride

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs won their third spring game and go for a fourth against Texas. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in wri...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 19
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• A visitor’s guide to 2025 Arizona spring training

Fans at Sloan Park during Spring Training 2024 | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Everything you need to know if you’re headed to the Valley of the Sun for baseball (and other entertainment!) this spring. SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — 2025 will be my 36th spring training and as a veteran of going to spring games as well as other places in the Phoenix area, I thought I’d post some helpful hints f...2025
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"Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs still have not lost a game in Spring Training 2025."

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"Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Cubs smashed five home runs and beat the Royals, and also won a split-squad game against the Angels."

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"Sorry, no game action photos were available from today’s game, so enjoy this one of Hayden Wesneski from team photo day | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Cubs staff shut down the Mariners pretty well Monday afternoon."

• The 2025 Colorado Rockies: A SWOT analysis
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• BCB After Dark: Mid-season reinforcements
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• Biggest White Sox Spring Training takeaways
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• This Week in Purple: About the last weekend...

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies weekend discussion thread for March 22-23, 2025 The weekend is a great time to kick back and reflect. This Week in Purple is the place to catch up on the news from our team at Purple Row. You’ll find links to Rockpiles and other content below as well as a platform for community discussion in the comments. ★ ★ ★ Folks, we ma...2025
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• Samuel Zavala leads the attack of the organizational All-Stars

Manager Will Venable will not have to defend himself for a rally-stifling sac bunt called after four straight hits in the ninth inning on Friday, as the White Sox won in spite of a giveaway out. Of course, it’s just spring, so he shouldn’t have to defend himself, no matter what. | Chris Coduto/Getty Images White Sox rally for six in ninth, knock off Reds, 8-5 The death of the White Sox off...2025
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• Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 27 thread: Germán Márquez vs Kumar Rocker
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• NFL free agency: A few offensive tackles still available for the Browns to sign
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 19
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• 2025 NFL Draft player profile: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Is Tetairoa McMillan the perfect complement to Brian Thomas Jr. as the Jags’ wide receiver two? Let’s break down his game in this player profile. We’re a little over a month away from the 2025 NFL Draft as we continue our player profile series. The next prospect on the docket as an option for the Jacksonville Jaguars with their fifth overall pick is Arizo...2025
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Tyson Miller

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images Miller can grab a bullpen spot but it’s a bit of an uphill climb. He’s out of options, though. Tyson Miller is another of the Cubs’ giants. No. 49 stands 6’5”, weighs 220, and is 29 years old, in the middle of his career. He doesn’t throw as hard as he once did but has a greater variety and better control of his pitches. Miller will throw f...2025
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• WNBA team’s new coaching staff signals beginning of a new era

Photo by Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto via Getty Images Connecticut Sun head coach Rachid Meziane finalized his brand-new coaching staff on Wednesday. It’s a new era in Connecticut Sun basketball — with longtime franchise players Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones, among others, departing the organization this past summer. The new era also means a new coaching staff will occupy the Mohegan Sun ...2025
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• Cub Tracks doctors it up

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs took their second in a row from the mighty Dodgers and sit atop the anthill. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, ...2025
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• Cubs vs. Dodgers at Mesa preview, Friday 2/21, 2:05 CT

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Cubs and Dodgers head to Mesa for a repeat matchup. Friday notes: ICYMI, INJURY UPDATES: Injury updates: • Owen Caissie slowed by left groin tightness. Cubs evaluating if it’s related to core-muscle surgery he had in October • Javier Assad (oblique) has resumed playing catch • Brett Bateman to have right hamate surgery • Matt Shaw is hitting in ...2025
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Position player storylines to watch in spring training

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Spring training is officially in full swing as the Colorado Rockies had their first full-squad workout on Tuesday. The team plays their first game on the 21st against Arizona and plenty of questions and storylines lie in wait for the position player side of things. Last week, I explored a fe...2025
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• Dallas Cowboys 2025 draft scouting report: WR Tetairoa McMillan

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Tetairoa McMillan has a lot of fans this draft cycle. We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan from Arizona. Tetairoa McMillan WRArizona WildcatsJunior4-star recruit 6’5”212 lbs History Tetairoa McMillan, born on April 5th, 2003 in Waimānalo,...2025
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• Joel Embiid called out by 76ers teammate for ‘being late to everything’ amid terrible start

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The 76ers terrible season keeps getting worse with the latest report about Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers were supposed to be a championship contender after signing Paul George to a four-year max contract in free agency. George joined 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid and rising star Tyrese Maxey for a tailor-made ‘big three’ pairing that felt destined to be ...2024
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• The eye test and the data align: New York Jets defense was dominated by the Arizona Cardinals

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Sunday’s game was sad. The New York Jets lost, but what else is new? Well, from the eye test, it just felt different. This wasn’t a competitive game. I joked to a friend some point during the 2nd half that the turning point of the game was the opening kickoff because that was legitimately the last time the game felt like the Jets had a chance to beat the...2024
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• Jets open as 3.5 point favorites vs Colts

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Jets come home to lick their wounds and try to feign caring about the rest of the season The New York Jets put forth a display of ineptitude rarely seen even by Jets fans as they were crushed by the Arizona Cardinals, 31 - 6 on Sunday. The Cardinals toyed with the Jets, a team that looked like they had checked out long before the game began. This was ...2024
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• NFC West adds more pressure on Rams to beat Dolphins

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Cardinals and 49ers take care of their business in Week 10 The Rams must beat the Dolphins on Monday Night Football or L.A.’s 3-game winning streak could be too little, too late. That’s because the 49ers eked out a win over the Bucs to improve to 5-4 with a 3-3 conference record and the Cardinals are currently beating the Jets 31-6 in the fourth quart...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Mid-season reinforcements
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• Brewers split a win and a loss in hectic afternoon
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• Samuel Zavala leads the attack of the organizational All-Stars
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• Martín Pérez dazzles as the White Sox pull off a win against some former teammates

Mickey Moniak’s pesky ways didn’t seem to bother Nick Maton and the White Sox today. | Chris Coduto/Getty Images The South Siders beat the Halos, 2-1 The White Sox are finally back in the win column after a quiet game against their Opening Day matchup, with a 2-1 win over the Angels. While there weren’t many big moments or excitement, the South Siders won with only four hits. Both teams w...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Where’s the best place to keep a Jaguar?

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Kevin Alcántara would be better served in Iowa or Chicago. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We so glad you decided to stop by. It’s been a long day, so let’s make it a memorable night. We s...2025
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• Brewers’ split squads fall to Diamondbacks, Dodgers

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Milwaukee falls to 2-4 this spring The Brewers were unable to capitalize on any positive momentum from yesterday’s game against Cleveland, losing 9-3 to the Dodgers and 7-1 to the Diamondbacks. For those of you who couldn’t catch the games, here’s a quick recap of each. LAD vs. MIL (Box Score) Milwaukee looked really good to start. The Brewers quickly wen...2025
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Position player storylines to watch in spring training
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• Joel Embiid called out by 76ers teammate for ‘being late to everything’ amid terrible start
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• Cubs 6, Mariners 2: Even more good pitching
Sorry, no game action photos were available from today’s game, so enjoy this one of Hayden Wesneski from team photo day | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Cubs staff shut down the Mariners pretty well Monday afternoon. The Cubs won their sixth straight Spring Training game Monday afternoon, taking a first-inning lead and holding on for a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners. In that...2023
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• Braves recall Michael Soroka, select contract of Charlie Culberson
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images As expected, the Braves will go with Michael Soroka Friday against the Miami Marlins Michael Soroka will make his first home start since the 2020 season for the Atlanta Braves Friday against the Miami Marlins. The Braves made it official Friday morning announcing that Soroka had been recalled to the active roster. He takes the roster spot of Jared Shuster...2023
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• Cubs 7, Royals 6: Everyone digs the long ball

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Cubs smashed five home runs and beat the Royals, and also won a split-squad game against the Angels. MESA, Arizona — Jordan Lyles has been around a long time, 2024 will be his 14th MLB season. His 5.24 career ERA is the second-worst of any pitcher in the Modern Era (since 1900) with at least as many innings (1,504) — only Jose Lima (5.76) is worse. Th...2024
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• MLB’s pitch clock has shortened Cubs spring games by about half an hour
Trey Mancini and the pitch clock | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The clock’s doing its job and I couldn’t be happier. If you’ve been watching Cubs games and they seem faster, you’re not imagining it. The first 10 Cubs games this spring have averaged two hours, 33 minutes, and that’s nearly 30 minutes faster than the average of the first 10 Cubs spring games over the previous five seas...2023
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• The Daily Belli watch: 4 days to the Cubs Spring Training opener

Cody Bellinger plays for the Cubs in a 2023 Spring Training game in Mesa. Will we see him in this uniform at Sloan Park this year? | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Cubs players will take the field in a spring game this Friday. As I have previously in this series, I present to you this list, which is still accurate today though it was posted Saturday: Today is February 17th. The follo...2024
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• Braves option Michael Soroka, claim INF Lucas Williams, transfer Max Fried to 60-day IL
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images One move is maddening expected, the other hopeful The Braves have been busy on the off day today. They have made three roster changes. The #Braves today claimed INF Lucas Williams off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta transferred LHP Max Fried to the 60-day injured list...2023
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• Bally Sports Kansas City will not broadcast Royals games in 2025

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Diamond Sports will stop broadcasting for most baseball teams. Beleaguered Diamond Sports Group, the owner of Bally Sports Kansas City and 11 other regional sports networks that broadcast baseball games, announced in bankruptcy court it would not broadcast games in 2025 for all teams except the Atlanta Braves. Four teams - the Cleveland Guardians, Milwauk...2024
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• Cubs roster move: Nelson Velázquez recalled, Javier Assad optioned
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Cubs have another outfielder. Remember earlier today when I said the Cubs don't have enough outfielders? Now they have one more. The Cubs today recalled outfielder Nelson Velázquez from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-handed pitcher Javier Assad to Iowa. Velázquez opened the season with Iowa and batted .364 (12-for-33) with two doubles, three home ...2023
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• Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 33 thread: Germán Márquez vs. Chris Paddack
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• Biggest White Sox Spring Training takeaways
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• Brewers split a win and a loss in hectic afternoon
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• Spring Training Game Thread #28: Milwaukee Brewers (14-12) vs. Athletics (15-13)
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• This Week in Purple: About the last weekend...
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• Samuel Zavala leads the attack of the organizational All-Stars
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• Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 27 thread: Germán Márquez vs Kumar Rocker
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• Martín Pérez dazzles as the White Sox pull off a win against some former teammates
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• College Football Week 1: Tetairoa McMillan, mocked to Browns, explodes for Arizona

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Record-setting night for the big receiver against New Mexico will have NFL draft buzz raging Week 1 of the NFL is upon us as Week 1 of the College Football season concludes. The two sports are the biggest in terms of coverage and interest in most parts of the United States and give way to the third largest: The NFL draft. While the NFL draft is a long way...2024
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• The Colorado Rockies, home run celebrations, and hope

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies News and Notes for Tuesday, April 2, 2024 I spent part of last season writing about home run celebrations, a ritual of which I am a fan. I ranked the best ones (The Seattle Mariners’ trident won out), and when any team came to Coors Field, I asked to see their home run celebration gear. For example, here’s the Minnesota Twi...2024
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• BCB 2024 Top 25 Cubs prospect countdown: 6 to 10

James Triantos | Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images There are some high ceilings on the players in the bottom half of the top 10. Now we are getting into the really special prospects today. All five of these prospects would be in the Cubs’ top five in other years. I really went back and forth on whether to rank Owen Caissie or Kevin Alcántara higher. Honestly, I am still n...2024
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• Seahawks vs. Cardinals, Week 18: DraftKings notable prop bets

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images What prop bets can you lay your money down on for Week 18? The Seattle Seahawks used the final day of 2023 to let us down just one more time for the year by losing at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers, quite literally fumbling away their chance at controlling their playoff destiny. Now, they face the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the season and hop...2024
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• NFL mock draft 2023: New projection for first round on draft week
Four sports bloggers play NFL GM with varying degrees of success in a group mock draft We finally made it dear reader. It is officially draft week. In just a few short nights, the Carolina Panthers will officially be on the clock, and the months of breathless speculation will come to an end. You know what else will come to an end? Mock drafts. But since we still have some time until the real thing...2023
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• Arizona Cardinals find more headlines for the wrong reason as Michael Bidwill gets accused of cheating
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Ho hum. People often want to find reasons that this franchise has struggled to find competitiveness and consistency for years, but there has always been one consistent. That is the name Bidwill. Well today, things took a turn as former Arizona Cardinals executive Terry McDonough is filing arbitration against Michael Bidwill. From ESPN: Michael Bidwill is...2023
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• MLB’s pitch clock has shortened Cubs spring games by about half an hour
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