Apr 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Just over a month into the season, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ closers are dropping like flies. Due to injuries at the back end of…
Even as a longtime resident of the New York area, I get the eye-rolling over the air of superiority that accompanies so many things from and about the Big Apple. Everything here isn’t automatically bigger, better or more challenging, and people can be just as successful and satisfied in the careers of their choosing without…
Apr 25, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) takes the ball from relief pitcher Devin Williams (38) during a pitching change during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images The New York Yankees removed Devin Williams from the team’s closer…
Apr 25, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) takes the ball from relief pitcher Devin Williams (38) during a pitching change during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images If there is a save situation, who gets the chance for…
Apr 22, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (11) celebrates with team mates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against the Ottawa Senators in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Advancing past the first round of…
Mar 20, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images Alex Ovechkin got within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record as he scored the…