Opening Day 2025 is now just about a month away. With a new Major League Baseball season drawing closer, this is the opportune time to think about breakout seasons. Indeed, CBS Sports published my annual column highlighting one breakout candidate per team earlier this week. It’s one of my favorite columns of the year, in […]

Major League Baseball’s regular season is just about a month away, meaning teams have precious little time remaining this spring to upgrade their rosters ahead of Opening Day. As such, it’s probably fair to expect some last-minute activity to happen sooner rather than later. Below, CBS Sports has compiled all of Thursday’s most notable news, […]

In a self-deprecating moment as Major League Baseball umpires begin to get used to the league’s new automated balls and strikes (ABS) challenge system, umpire Mike Muchlinski declared the call of the ABS system of a ball outside the strike zone was “surprisingly correct” following a challenge and review by the San Diego Padres. The […]

During an appearance on NBA Countdown, ESPN’s Shams Charania stated that “this doesn’t keep the Warriors outside the big game hunting.” “I’m told they remain active in the hunt for a star player, and they can aggregate Schroder’s contract in a bigger move later this season,” Charania added. What kind of big moves could those […]

Because of the NBA Cup, LA got an extended break before its next game. James returned to the floor on Sunday, Dec. 15 after missing two games and spending time away from the team. Here is everything to know about his status and why he spent some time away. SN’s NBA HQ: Live NBA scores […]

“The Lakers have done a horrific job preparing for the end of LeBron’s career, wasting his final days with a nonsensical roster,” LA Sports Hub’s Joe Summers wrote Sunday. “Los Angeles’ front office has been given a unique opportunity to acquire a superstar and they need to take advantage of it.” “Jimmy Butler and the […]

The Warriors have needed a second scorer to take the burden off Stephen Curry. They may have found it in Dennis Schroder, who averaged 18.4 points and 6.6 assists for the Nets, but it will depend on how they use him. Schroder is a very talented guard. He can also be a tough guy to […]

“The Los Angeles Clippers acquiring LaMelo Ball would represent a blockbuster move that could immediately boost their championship aspirations,” The Wrightway Sports Network’s Arkay wrote Sunday. “Ball is delivering the best performance of his career this season, averaging 31.1 points, 6.9 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game, with a 35.6% success rate from three-point range.” […]

Trade rumors are surrounding teams that are either one move away from being a contender, or teams hitting the panic button. As we inch closer to January, teams will be even more active on the trade market. The Minnesota Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals last season and return seemingly a similar roster. Although, the […]