The Giants have agreed to a two-year, $25 million deal with the right-handed free agent Ross Striplinreports ESPN’s Jeff Passan (Twitter link). Stripling, a client of the Beverly Hills Sports Council, will be able to opt out of the contract after the 2023 season. It’s the exact same set of terms the Giants used to …
The Oakland A’s wanted two major league-ready position players for receiver Sean Murphy. The Braves weren’t about to trade Vaughn Grissom, who they’re grooming to potentially replace free agent Dansby Swanson at shortstop. And the A’s didn’t need William Contreras, not after they acquired another Braves wide receiver, Shea Langeliers, in the Matt Olson trade …
The Braves need to resolve their shortstop situation. They could upgrade in left field. Maybe they can improve their starting rotation. But receiver? They had three – but none were as good as Murphy, who is one of the best all-around catchers in the sport. He will likely start ahead of Travis d’Arnaud, who will …
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The twins got into a fast-paced contagious market, seemingly agreeing to terms with Christian Vazquez on a three-year contract. The deal, which is pending a physical, will secure him $30 million. Vázquez is represented by MDR Sports Management. A longtime member of the Red Sox, Vázquez is now changing his uniform for the second time …
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Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk wasted no time on Saturday afternoon. According to former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo, Gladchuk fired him just minutes after losing 20-17 in double overtime to the Philadelphia Army while he sat alone at his locker room. “First of all, we just got kicked in the gut,” Niumatalolo told ESPN’s Heather …
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers reported more than their fair share of injuries following a 35-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But even with the uncertainty with several players, including wide receiver Deebo Samuel, the 49ers felt great about their new quarterback and their team’s overall performance. “We have a quarterback,” 49ers defensive end …
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Sunday’s New York Giants-Philadelphia Eagles game, a resounding 48-22 Eagles victory, is one you and the Giants would forget about. Alas, Giants players and coaches must watch the movie today. You, my loyal Big Blue View readers, must do penance and suffer the traditional “Kudos & Wet Willies” critique. Let’s go. Congratulations to… Azeez Ojulari …
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Week 14 of the NFL season continued to brighten the championship picture. The Philadelphia Eagles have found some cutting-edge new gear in New York, snagging 48 on a Giants team that’s leaking oil like a 1972 Chevelle. In the Bay Area, Brock “Don’t Call Me Irrelevant” Purdy and the 49ers made a statement with a …
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The 32 things we learned from week 14 of the 2022 NFL season: 1. Who is better than the Philadelphia Eagles? Well, to quote Jim Harbaugh, “Nooooooobody”. Philly, now 12-1, became the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth – demolishing NFC East rival New York Giants 48-22 – and has two more …
Follow Chris Raybon in the Action app for all of his betting picks. NFL Picks for Week 14 Take Lions -1.5 | -125ML best book Time 1 p.m. ET Chris Raybon: You wouldn’t know it from their records — the Vikings are 10-2 and the Lions are 5-7 — but the Lions have been the …
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