Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports It’s more formidable competition from the AL East. As a team, the Toronto Blue Jays seem a lot scarier than “currently in third place in the AL East” sounds. Their pitching staff has the best ERA in the American League (3.76) and leads MLB in strikeouts per nine innings. Former Oriole Kevin Gausman is among the AL Cy Young frontrunners, … [Read more...] about Monday night Orioles game thread: @ Blue Jays, 7:07 ET
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Early runs and great defense lift the Orioles to a suspenseful win over the Blue Jays, 4-2
A hug and a deep exhale after this one. | Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports It took a village. But the Orioles scored four off Chris Bassitt early, Kyle Gibson threw six strong innings, and the bullpen did just enough. The last time the Orioles saw Toronto’s Chris Bassitt, on June 13, 2023, it was a good old-fashioned spanking: the Birds scored eight runs off of him in … [Read more...] about Early runs and great defense lift the Orioles to a suspenseful win over the Blue Jays, 4-2
The Top NFL Players of 2023: 30 to 21
This is the third in a series counting down the top NFL players for 2023. The Last Word on Pro Football team’s writers, editors, and managers cast ballots for their top ten players heading into this season. A first-place vote was worth ten points, second-place nine, et cetera. Ties went in the inverse of the most critical positions determined by contract value, as garnering a … [Read more...] about The Top NFL Players of 2023: 30 to 21
5 Players to Watch During the NFL Preseason
The NFL preseason is almost here, with the Browns and Jets set to face off in the Hall of Fame Game in just a few days. While the preseason isn’t always the most exciting source of football, there are a few players around the league that could use the exhibition games as a jumping-off point for a breakout campaign. 5 Players That Could Break Out in the NFL Preseason Trey … [Read more...] about 5 Players to Watch During the NFL Preseason
Cubs Acquire Jeimer Candelario From Nationals
The Chicago Cubs are pushing for the playoffs. The team has made a significant addition to their roster. In that move, the Cubs have acquired third baseman Jemier Candelario and cash consideration in a trade with the Washington Nationals. The #Cubs today acquired INF Jeimer Candelario and a cash consideration from the Washington Nationals for minor league LHP DJ Herz and minor … [Read more...] about Cubs Acquire Jeimer Candelario From Nationals