Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images At the trading deadline the A’s were sellers, something that was decried in May by the baseball gods when they sentenced the team to an inexplicable 1-20 stretch. Outside of that time the A’s are 48-43. The A’s indeed sold, shipping star closer Mason Miller to the Padres for wunder-prospect Leo De Vries and 3 pitching … [Read more...] about Saturday Post Trade Deadline Potpourri: Closers And Schadenfreude Edition
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Rogers on being traded after 13 years with Giants: ‘Gave them everything I had’
Boogie Believes His Number Belongs in the Rafters; Is He Right?
Drafted fifth overall by the Sacramento Kings, DeMarcus Cousins was one of the biggest talents of the 2010 NBA Draft. But his time in Sacramento never resulted in a playoff appearance. The Kings were a chaotic franchise during that period, with Cousins playing for seven different coaches during his six and a half seasons. Nevertheless, he believes the Kings should retire his … [Read more...] about Boogie Believes His Number Belongs in the Rafters; Is He Right?
Alex Laferriere agrees to three-year, $12.3 million contract to stay with Kings
The 23-year-old Laferriere had 19 goals and 23 assists last year for the Kings, emerging as a dependable scorer in only his second NHL season. He largely played on the right wing alongside Quinton Byfield and Kevin Fiala. … [Read more...] about Alex Laferriere agrees to three-year, $12.3 million contract to stay with Kings
MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals
The 2025 MLB trade deadline exploded with blockbuster trades and last-minute deals, closing at 6 p.m. ET on July 31. Consequently, fans and insiders buzzed with excitement. Ken Rosenthal called it “a wild, wild day,” highlighting the fast-paced transactions reshaping rosters. Similarly, Jeff Passan noted “a deadline defined by surprises,” emphasizing the unexpected high-profile … [Read more...] about MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals