At least one mystery team has emerged as a potential suitor for New York Mets pitcher Justin Verlander. This is according to a report from Jon Heyman via Twitter. Mystery team(s) emerging for Justin Verlander. In other words “other significant interest” beyond the known Astros and Dodgers Jon Heyman on
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Are the Cavs projected to be better or worse in 2023-24?
There are plenty of reasons for optimism regarding how the Cavs will do in 2023-24. The front office addressed areas of need, but will the team actually be better next season? This is a fair question to pose about the newly reconfigured Cavaliers. A recent article published by Bleacher Report’s
Is Justin Verlander the next to go? Mets could trade another starting pitcher
Even after trading Max Scherzer to Texas, the New York Mets could continue to sell. Plenty of teams have expressed interest in Justin Verlander and he could be the next arm making his exit from Queens. Verlander was reportedly a target for the Giants, but those rumors appear to have
Cavs “rolling out the red carpet” for Donovan Mitchell
The Cleveland Cavaliers are doing everything they can to convince Donovan Mitchell to stay with the organization. Despite the almost non-stop pleas from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the Cleveland Cavaliers are not looking to trade Donovan Mitchell “today” as he requested. In fact, they are taking an approach that was embraced
Is Max Strus Cleveland’s weakest starter?
Max Strus has played exactly zero games for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but that has not stopped him from being labeled as the weakest starter on the team. A recently published article from Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey titled “The Weakest Link in Every NBA Team’s Starting Lineup” has identified the recently
Shohei Ohtani taken off the market, Angels make moves in an attempt to make a run
After plenty of speculation and possibly coming to the realization that there was no way to positively spin trading a generational superstar, Shohei Ohtani is no longer an option for any team that may make an inquiry. Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci reported this new development Wednesday night. This is despite
Analyst doubles down on unnecessary Donovan Mitchell speculation
It is another day in the NBA offseason that features unnecessary speculation about the future of Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland. A conversation between ESPN’s Tim McMahon, Tim Bontemps, and Brian Windhorst produced some interesting and superfluous quotes. First up is Bontemps. …I don’t think there’s any chance he signs an
JB Bickerstaff overlooked in coach rankings
Is JB Bickerstaff one of the best coaches in the league? Not necessarily. Then again barely cracking the Top 20 seems to be a bit disrespectful, but that is where he appeared in a recent list ranking NBA head coaches. Checking in at number 19 is Bickerstaff. This does seem
Shohei Ohtani rumors: Two teams have contacted Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are uncertain about which direction they will take with the upcoming trade deadline, but that has not stopped contending teams from calling about the availability of Shohei Ohtani. The Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks have contacted the Angels according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. Morosi had
Dylan Windler signs two-way deal with New York
Dylan Windler has found a new home in New York. The former Cavs first round draft pick has agreed to a two-way deal according to reports. The Cavaliers not retaining Windler is hardly a surprise considering how they approached free agency. Cleveland was aggressive in finding players who would see