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The MLB hot stove has been set at medium-low all offseason, with occasional spurts of intense flame. Monday was a rather busy day with all of the minor transactions across the league (the New York Yankees’ trade for Caleb Ferguson being the highlight!), and Tuesday finished with a bang after a relatively calm morning and afternoon. The Houston Astros and Jose Altuve have agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract extension, which will almost certainly keep the pesky second baseman with the Astros for the rest of his career. Not only that, but any and all distractions from Altuve entering…

The Hawthorn Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Webster as its AFLW Senior Coach. Webster brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the top post, having previously guided the Brisbane Lions AFLW midfield group for the past two seasons, culminating in an AFLW premiership just three months ago. Along with coaching the Brisbane Lions Academy and Queensland State Academies, the highly regarded leader has over a decade of NEAFL and State League coaching experience. Hawthorn General Manager of Football Operations Max Bailey said the club was thrilled to announce Webster as its new AFLW Senior…

The Detroit Lions have signed Netane Muti, a former sixth-round pick, to bolster their offensive line depth. The Detroit Lions announced on Tuesday that they have signed former Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Netane Muti to a futures contract. Muti finished the season on the Raiders’ practice squad, and because Vegas did not offer him a futures contract in the week after the season ended, he became a “street” free agent who could sign with any other club right away.The Lions approach the 2024 offseason with several uncertainties regarding their future at guard. All three prospective starters—Jonah Jackson, Graham Glasgow,…

The National Signing Day for the 2024 class is quickly approaching, and the Georgia Bulldogs have added another commitment to their top-ranked 2024 recruiting class. Jeremy Bell, a 3-star wide receiver from Clinch County, is joining the team. The multi-sport athlete had offers from several Group of Five schools, including Georgia State, Appalachian State, and Kennesaw State, as well as Vanderbilt and Indiana. Nonetheless, he choose to walk with the Dawgs football team over the others. Georgia is receiving a solid wide receiver, standing six feet tall and weighing 175 pounds, with the physique and speed to develop into a…

Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Jordan Watkins appears to have sustained a hand injury during practice on Wednesday, according to The Grove Report. Watkins is now the team’s leading receiver, with 536 receiving yards and two touchdown receptions in six games. According to individuals familiar with the matter, Watkins was “seems that way” wounded at practice, but the seriousness of the ailment is unknown. Watkins is a Louisville, Ky. native who played for the Louisville Cardinals before joining the Ole Miss squad prior to the 2022 season. Since coming to Oxford, he has 985 receiving yards and four touchdowns. This…

The 2024 PECOTA forecasts have been out, and Milwaukee fans are not going to be pleased with what Baseball Prospectus predicts for this season. For the first time since 2020, PECOTA predicts Milwaukee will finish below.500 and outside of the top two places in the NL Central. The Brewers, of course, made the postseason in the COVID-shortened 2020 season, finishing 29-31 and securing the final berth in the NL. Milwaukee last dropped below.500 in a full season in 2016 (73-89), when they also finished outside the top two in the division (fourth place). According to this season’s forecasts, the Cardinals…

The NFL offseason hasn’t even begun, and we’re already in peak ‘offseason takes’ season. According to Neal Ruhl of Woodward Sports Network, Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is “further ahead of almost any wide receiver ever” at this time in his career. “Amon-Ra St. Brown is further advanced in his career than virtually any other wide receiver. Ever,” Ruhl stated. “For example, Justin Jefferson, whom you all like and worship, is further along in his career. “Look at the numbers.” Woodward Sports Network is a digital sports media brand that covers Detroit sports. They have 94,000 followers on X and…

There have been some reports that the Philadelphia Phillies may be seeking for another significant piece before the offseason ends. They’ve been linked to high-profile players like Cody Bellinger and Jordan Montgomery during this period of free agency, but it is unlikely that the front office will pay what those two are demanding for if their price doesn’t plummet. Following Craig Kimbrel’s departure, the bullpen has long been viewed as an area of need. Prior to making a trade with the Chicago Cubs to acquire Michael Rucker, the Phillies had frequently lost on some of their reported targets. This obviously…

Saltiban, an 18-year-old outfielder, made his minor-league debut last year. Rincon appears to be talented, but the Phillies do not have room in the majors for a shortstop as long as Turner is around, which will be for at least the next five to seven years. With Williams, Philadelphia adds a reliever who might help the team win the World Series in 2024. His record includes stints with several teams, but he rose to prominence with the Green Bay Packers, where he tutored Brett Favre in his later years and helped Aaron Rodgers become an MVP quarterback and Super Bowl…

Despite a paucity of roster transactions this offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies are still being touted as a destination for potential free agents and a trade partner for specific players. The Milwaukee Brewers recently dealt Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles, shortly after signing former Phillies Rhys Hoskins. Milwaukee may be rebuilding, as two of its better players, shortstop Willy Adames and closer Devin Williams, have been referenced in trade speculations. Rumors suggest that the Philadelphia Phillies are interested in Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase. Philadelphia is also considered a destination for Milwaukee’s closer. José Alvarado, Philadelphia’s current closer, is expected…