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Wow, looks like dominoes are falling rather quickly. Tucker to the Dodgers was a stunner when it looked like he would either be a Met or Blue Jay. Then, the Mets seemingly nab Bichette from signing with the Phillies. I suspect the next domino will be Realmuto back to Philadelphia. #MLB
January 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Wow, looks like dominoes are falling rather quickly. Tucker to the Dodgers was a stunner when it looked like he would either be a Met or Blue Jay. Then, the Mets seemingly nab Bichette from signing with the Phillies. I suspect the next domino will be Realmuto back to Philadelphia. #MLB
Vandy gets pounded on the boards as they take their first loss of the season at Texas.
#NCAAhoops
#NCAAhoops
January 15, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Vandy gets pounded on the boards as they take their first loss of the season at Texas.
#NCAAhoops
#NCAAhoops
Undefeated teams in action tonight:
Iowa St at Kansas
Nebraska hosts Oregon
Miami, Ohio hosts C Michigan
#NCAAhoops
Iowa St at Kansas
Nebraska hosts Oregon
Miami, Ohio hosts C Michigan
#NCAAhoops
January 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Undefeated teams in action tonight:
Iowa St at Kansas
Nebraska hosts Oregon
Miami, Ohio hosts C Michigan
#NCAAhoops
Iowa St at Kansas
Nebraska hosts Oregon
Miami, Ohio hosts C Michigan
#NCAAhoops
Big game in the MAC tonight as Kent State (12-4) visits Buffalo (13-3).
#NCAAhoops
#NCAAhoops
January 13, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Big game in the MAC tonight as Kent State (12-4) visits Buffalo (13-3).
#NCAAhoops
#NCAAhoops
Does the fact that the 49ers are 4-1 under Mac Jones change any opinions about Brock Purdy? Perhaps Purdy is a product of the organization rather than the other way around?
#NFL
#NFL
October 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Does the fact that the 49ers are 4-1 under Mac Jones change any opinions about Brock Purdy? Perhaps Purdy is a product of the organization rather than the other way around?
#NFL
#NFL
In case you missed it last night, Shohei Ohtani had THE single best game in baseball history. 3-for-3 with three home runs (one completely out of the stadium.) Six shutout innings of two hit, strikeouts to get the series clinching win. Wow. Just, wow!
#MLBplayoffs
#MLBplayoffs
October 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
In case you missed it last night, Shohei Ohtani had THE single best game in baseball history. 3-for-3 with three home runs (one completely out of the stadium.) Six shutout innings of two hit, strikeouts to get the series clinching win. Wow. Just, wow!
#MLBplayoffs
#MLBplayoffs
Wild Card Predictions:
Yankees over Red Sox in 3.
Guardians over Tigers in 3.
Dodgers over Reds in 2.
Padres over Cubs in 2.
#MLBplayoffs
Yankees over Red Sox in 3.
Guardians over Tigers in 3.
Dodgers over Reds in 2.
Padres over Cubs in 2.
#MLBplayoffs
September 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Wild Card Predictions:
Yankees over Red Sox in 3.
Guardians over Tigers in 3.
Dodgers over Reds in 2.
Padres over Cubs in 2.
#MLBplayoffs
Yankees over Red Sox in 3.
Guardians over Tigers in 3.
Dodgers over Reds in 2.
Padres over Cubs in 2.
#MLBplayoffs
Rangers feel like they are close to being a playoff team but they have too many injury-prone players. And they will need to tighten their bullpen. A rotation lead by a healthy DeGrom and Eovaldi would make them a serious threat.
September 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Rangers feel like they are close to being a playoff team but they have too many injury-prone players. And they will need to tighten their bullpen. A rotation lead by a healthy DeGrom and Eovaldi would make them a serious threat.
Astros need to find some more bats. They are too reliant on game changing presence of Alvarez. Altuve is showing decline and the losses of Bregman and Tucker became glaring weaknesses. A couple of big time bats at corner infield or outfield spots would help along with re-signing Valdez.
September 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Astros need to find some more bats. They are too reliant on game changing presence of Alvarez. Altuve is showing decline and the losses of Bregman and Tucker became glaring weaknesses. A couple of big time bats at corner infield or outfield spots would help along with re-signing Valdez.
Seemingly no explanation for the Mets collapse. They were simply bad the second half of the season. Pitching underachieved and offense was inconsistent despite the numbers put up by Lindor, Soto and Alonso. Young pitchers offer some hope for the future. Keeping Alonso and Diaz is a must.
September 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Seemingly no explanation for the Mets collapse. They were simply bad the second half of the season. Pitching underachieved and offense was inconsistent despite the numbers put up by Lindor, Soto and Alonso. Young pitchers offer some hope for the future. Keeping Alonso and Diaz is a must.
Teams need to have a Plan B (and Plan C, and D…) because injuries are a huge part of baseball today. The Dodgers practically lost an entire starting rotation. The Yankees lost their ace for the entire season. Guardians had two potential closers suspended. Yet all three teams surged down the stretch.
September 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Teams need to have a Plan B (and Plan C, and D…) because injuries are a huge part of baseball today. The Dodgers practically lost an entire starting rotation. The Yankees lost their ace for the entire season. Guardians had two potential closers suspended. Yet all three teams surged down the stretch.
Reds take the final NLWC spot that it looked like no one wanted. Mets collapse was long and emphatic. Can say the same about the Astros collapse in the AL West, except the Mariners surged and took command in the final month.
September 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Reds take the final NLWC spot that it looked like no one wanted. Mets collapse was long and emphatic. Can say the same about the Astros collapse in the AL West, except the Mariners surged and took command in the final month.
Wow, what night of baseball. Guardians play small ball to take the lead in the AL Central. Yankees take advantage of White Sox pen to rally in the ninth. Mets and Diamondbacks with huge comeback victories. The postseason mess is even more muddled.
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Wow, what night of baseball. Guardians play small ball to take the lead in the AL Central. Yankees take advantage of White Sox pen to rally in the ninth. Mets and Diamondbacks with huge comeback victories. The postseason mess is even more muddled.
Everyone has six games left to play in the regular season and there is still a lot of intrigue in both league. The three team Wild Card format has certainly kept things interesting for a lot of teams.
September 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Everyone has six games left to play in the regular season and there is still a lot of intrigue in both league. The three team Wild Card format has certainly kept things interesting for a lot of teams.
What a crazy final week we have ahead of us. The Reds have taken control of the final NLWC spot. Tied with the Mets but Cincy holds the tiebreaker. The Guardians have planted themselves in position to make the postseason as they are a game behind Detroit for the division and a half game out of WC.
September 22, 2025 at 12:18 AM
What a crazy final week we have ahead of us. The Reds have taken control of the final NLWC spot. Tied with the Mets but Cincy holds the tiebreaker. The Guardians have planted themselves in position to make the postseason as they are a game behind Detroit for the division and a half game out of WC.
With a favorable schedule down the stretch, the Yankees suddenly seem to be a legitimate threat to catch Toronto in the AL East. #MLBplayoffs
September 19, 2025 at 2:58 AM
With a favorable schedule down the stretch, the Yankees suddenly seem to be a legitimate threat to catch Toronto in the AL East. #MLBplayoffs
Would be nice to see at least one more magic moment from Clayton Kershaw before he steps away from the game. He was a true model of consistency for a long time before injuries limited him. But his career numbers are elite and put him along side the all-time greats. #MLBplayoffs
September 19, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Would be nice to see at least one more magic moment from Clayton Kershaw before he steps away from the game. He was a true model of consistency for a long time before injuries limited him. But his career numbers are elite and put him along side the all-time greats. #MLBplayoffs
Astros hold a half-game lead over the Mariners heading into their critical head-to-head series in Houston this weekend. The loss of Yordan Alvarez is significant, but the Astros have seemingly been up against it all season. Should be three thrillers.
#MLBplayoffs
#MLBplayoffs
September 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Astros hold a half-game lead over the Mariners heading into their critical head-to-head series in Houston this weekend. The loss of Yordan Alvarez is significant, but the Astros have seemingly been up against it all season. Should be three thrillers.
#MLBplayoffs
#MLBplayoffs
The #Mets have a game-and-a-half lead for the last NL Wild Card spot with ten games left to play. Six of those ten games are likely to be started by the rookie trio of McLean, Sproat, and Tong.
#MLBplayoffs
#MLBplayoffs
September 18, 2025 at 3:38 AM
The #Mets have a game-and-a-half lead for the last NL Wild Card spot with ten games left to play. Six of those ten games are likely to be started by the rookie trio of McLean, Sproat, and Tong.
#MLBplayoffs
#MLBplayoffs
Giants visit the D’Backs for three then the Dodgers for three this week. Mets host Padres during the week. All games that will shape the NL WC situation. #MLBplayoffs
September 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Giants visit the D’Backs for three then the Dodgers for three this week. Mets host Padres during the week. All games that will shape the NL WC situation. #MLBplayoffs
Huge week upcoming for the Astros. They host the Rangers for three then host the Mariners for three over the weekend. Current standings has the Mariners one game up on the Astros in AL West while ‘Stros are two games up on Rangers for final WC spot.
#MLBplayoffs
#MLBplayoffs
September 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Huge week upcoming for the Astros. They host the Rangers for three then host the Mariners for three over the weekend. Current standings has the Mariners one game up on the Astros in AL West while ‘Stros are two games up on Rangers for final WC spot.
#MLBplayoffs
#MLBplayoffs
Nolan McLean was clearly up to the task and is clearly the ace of the Mets staff at this point. After six starts, his ERA is 1.08. He has been dominant. #MLBplayoffs
September 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Nolan McLean was clearly up to the task and is clearly the ace of the Mets staff at this point. After six starts, his ERA is 1.08. He has been dominant. #MLBplayoffs
In what is likely their most important game of the season, the Mets have rookie sensation Nolan McLean on the mound. Another challenge to see what the kids is made of. #MLB
September 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
In what is likely their most important game of the season, the Mets have rookie sensation Nolan McLean on the mound. Another challenge to see what the kids is made of. #MLB
UCLA and Virginia Tech reportedly firing their Head Coaches and its still September. Shows the current levels of urgency and volatility that exists in college football. Not saying either team is good. But it’s still September. #NCAAfootball
September 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
UCLA and Virginia Tech reportedly firing their Head Coaches and its still September. Shows the current levels of urgency and volatility that exists in college football. Not saying either team is good. But it’s still September. #NCAAfootball
Nothing like a Saturday ACC After Dark. Man has the college football landscape changed. #NCAAfootball
September 14, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Nothing like a Saturday ACC After Dark. Man has the college football landscape changed. #NCAAfootball