Author: Ryan Jack
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MLB Offseason Preview
The Dodgers claimed the commissioners trophy over the Yankees in 5 games, and the off-season is already underway. The first move of the offseason was Jorge Soler being dealt to the Angels from the Braves in exchange for Griffin Canning. I’ll preview some of the big free agents and some of the rumors we have…
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Atlantic Division Predictions and Takes

In the 2nd part of this series, I will be giving my standing predictions on the Atlantic division as well as my overall thoughts on their offseason, and a take to go along with it. 1st Place: Florida Panthers No surprise here, the reigning Stanley Cup champions will remain atop their division in 2025. The…
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The Hypocrisy of MLB’s International Free Agency system

Major League Baseball has an International Free Agent system for amateur players. The vast majority of these players come from the Caribbean, South America, and Central America. But primarily focusses in the Dominican Republic. Unlike other sports, international prospects don’t commit to an NCAA program, nor are they eligible for the MLB Entry Draft as…
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MLB Rumor Roundup

The Tampa Bay Rays, the marquee sellers of the deadline, have dealt Arozarena (SEA), Adam (SD), Eflin (BAL) and now Isaac Paredes has been dealt to the Chicago Cubs for a package of Christopher Morel, Hunter Bigge and Ty Johnson. A solid haul for Tampa Bay who has done a great job recouping assets for…
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MLB Trade Rumor Roundup

Mariners Make a Splash Early this morning, the Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for prospects OF Aiden Smith, RHP Brody Hopkins, and a PTBNL. The Mariners were in huge need of a bat, and they get one in Arozarena, who has two more years of control after…
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Pre July 1 Rumor Mill

Guentzel likely Signing with Tampa Bay This morning the Carolina Hurricanes traded the signing rights of Jake Guentzel to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2025 3rd round pick. It’s likely that Guentzel signs in Tampa, who cleared cap space during the draft. Utah Bolsters its defense Utah acquired Mikhail Sergachev from Tampa Bay during…
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Islanders Select Cole Eiserman at 20th overall

For the first time since 2019, the New York Islanders have used their first round pick in the NHL Draft. They selected forward Cole Eiserman out of the US National Development Program, the Islanders are gonna get great value out of this pick. Eiserman is the most prolific goal scorer in this draft, putting up…
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Pre-Draft Rumors

Stamkos talks not going anywhere It was reported that the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos’ camp are far apart on a contract extension, and Stamkos will be going to the open market on July 1. The two main suitors for him outside of Tampa are the Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators Necas talks…

