Took some vacation this week before going to spring training and @alexspeier.bsky.social handled the Sunday notes. He leads off with a look at the new ABS system and how it will change what's a strike. Plus some Red Sox notes and much more: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/31/s...

Giants to sign three-time batting champion Luis Arraez to a 1-year deal www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant...

How friendly were Cubs minor league ballparks to hitters and pitchers in 2025? I dig in ⬇️ outofthevines.com/2026/02/01/h...

Bears Q&A with @bradbiggs.bsky.social: - What current Bears will be the toughest decisions for GM Ryan Poles? - What resources will they invest in left tackle this offseason? - How secure is Cole Kmet on the 2026 team? - Will they bring in strong competition for Cairo Santos? And much more.

Brian Gutekunst has some pretty impressive draft picks to his name, including franchise QB Jordan Love. But he’s also passed on some key players like Creed Humphrey & JSN. Would Gutey have been better off drafting the consensus BPA? I break it down today! m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqbi...

Four months ago, Terrell Williams wasn’t sure he would live to coach another game. Now, he’s headed to the Super Bowl. Williams opened up in an emotional 1-on-1 sitdown about the fight of his life, Mike Vrabel‘s support and lessons from overcoming cancer: www.bostonherald.com/2026/02/01/p...

With @aleclewis.bsky.social, going inside Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s Vikings exit: www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

I went to the college Excel championships in Vegas, spending three days with people who REALLY love competitive spreadsheeting. Come along. Here's how that looked, sounded and felt: washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2026/college-excel-spreadsheet-championships/?itid=sf_sports_toptable_1_0

The NBA trade deadline is this week, so here’s my annual Knicks trade deadline guide, equipped with: — What I’m hearing — trade tiers/most likely to get moved — maybe — untouchable — fake trades that might make sense One-stop shop: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

🆕⚾️🎧 Guerrero vs. Caminero Fade Kurtz? Spending $112 on Norby on April 5th Noelvi, Murakami & more It's the @ftnfantasy.com baseball pod with Jason Anthony, breaking down 1B & 3B tiers. Enjoy! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

#Eagles OC Sean Mannion never called plays in an NFL game, but he did during the Shrine Bowl earlier this week. I broke down the film to gather insight on what his playcalling influences may be, and how it could meld with Josh Grizzard’s passing concepts: www.inquirer.com/eagles/sean-...

Stacey King 😂

After making the playoffs under first-year coach Ben Johnson, anything is possible for the Bears this offseason. Their work started this week at the Senior Bowl. 📝 @bradbiggs.bsky.social reporting from Mobile, Ala.

The Baltimore Ravens hired the Chicago Bears' 29-year-old offensive coordinator on Friday, leaving the Bears to find a new coordinator after the team made huge gains across the board on offense this year.

The Dodgers are still basking in their post-World Series glow, still riding the success of a Shohei Ohtani-led era as they celebrate FanFest. Dodger Details on that, plus: - Blake Snell's status - Tommy Edman's ankle www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿/𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 •2B Luis Arraez agreed to 1-yr, $12MM contract. Roster/depth chart: fangraphs.com/roster-resou... Payroll: fangraphs.com/roster-resou... #SFGiants #MLBOffseason

Jack Flaherty in 76 IP from July 1 through the end of the regular season: 3.04 FIP 26.8 K% 7.3 BB% Why Flaherty is a potential fantasy ace in 2026, plus more on 25 other underrated #FantasyBaseball players. open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...

Just when you think the Twins' mess can't get bigger, the team president leaves two weeks before spring training. On a shocking change, a so-called 'mutual' breakup, and why the full story is even worse: www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

🚨 BREAKING: The Giants have agreed to a one-year contract with three-time All-Star Luis Arráez, a source confirmed to @alexpavlovic.bsky.social

49ers interview three candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy youtu.be/ht4Wu7o_ywc

"Tim Graham And Friends" reviews the big moments of Joe Brady's introductory news conference and the Sabres' astonishing refusal to lose. YouTube youtu.be/2Rx5zDNIxMQ Amazon music.amazon.com/podcasts/6b0... iTunes podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5yc8Cjb...

The firing of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah sends a very strong signal that will have ripple effects this year and beyond. My latest for @atozsports.bsky.social atozsports.com/nfl/minnesot...

Prior to all the team sale hubbub, I spoke to some Seahawks players in the locker room ahead of their trip down to SF. - Michael Dickson - AJ Barner - Drake Thomas (+Brady Russell) - Anthony Bradford - Derick Hall www.patreon.com/posts/super-...

Bidding farewell to MASN, who for the last 10 years gave me the opportunity to write and talk about the Nationals through a decade of highs and lows. And a thank you to my colleagues and all the readers and viewers for their unwavering support. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/f...

The Packers announced multiyear extensions for Matt LaFleur, Brian Gutekunst, and Russ Ball.

The Blackhawks have lost four in a row and seven of nine after allowing six straight goals in a 6-2 loss in Pittsburgh. "We've got to get some swagger back, but the only way to get that back is to earn it."

The Phillies are running it back, while the Mets shook up their core. Who’s better? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

2026 Rookie Wide Receiver Rankings: Top Six Prospects on @playerprofiler.bsky.social by me - 13th Annual Player Profiles - Prospect Resume - Scouting Reports www.playerprofiler.com/article/2026...

The Steelers are expected to finalize an agreement with Patrick Graham today to be their new defensive coordinator, per source. He’s in the building now. Graham briefly worked for Mike McCarthy in Green Bay in 2018. Now, he’ll head to Pittsburgh after four years as Raiders DC.

There won't be a banner crop of free agents. 🏈Intriguing defensive prospects performed well. 🏈Why scouting safeties is challenging. 🏈Plus #Bears coaching tidbits, the left tackle situation, Ben Johnson's play calling & lots more after a Senior Bowl trip. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/c...

Ian Cunningham is leaving the Chicago Bears front office for the Atlanta Falcons GM job

Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history with an assist for his 1,375th point on an assist Thursday night for the Detroit Red Wings.

Hawks lose 6-2. I take pride in being the voice of reason for Blackhawks fans. Tonight, I left my voice of reason pants at home. Join us for the @chgo-blackhawks.bsky.social Postgame Show. WATCH: youtube.com/live/nWOuywb...

Colston Loveland to the moon? 🚀 @dwainmcfarland.bsky.social breaks down his way-too-early 2026 'My Guys': bit.ly/4rgY9Xw (Sponsored by Fetch-A-Tech)

If this article makes Peanut sound like a saint it’s ‘cause he is. And somehow in addition to all his talent & smarts & all the good he’s done, he’s also hilarious. Beautiful writing from @danpompei.bsky.social about one of my all-time favorite athletes & people. www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

If at some point the Brewers start Caleb Durbin at 3B + Jett Williams at SS in a MLB game, they would be the 1st team to start a 3B & SS both 5 ft 7 in or shorter in a game since: 7/8/1933 Reds SS Sparky Adams, 5 ft 5 in 3B Andy High, 5 ft 6 in (Inspired by @cespedesbbq.bsky.social convo)

Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/2CB7... Stephania Bell talks through five key injury situations -- Wheeler, Cole, Rodon, Riley, Eovaldi. Tim Kurkjian and Jesse Rogers discuss the Belichick vote and what it illuminates about the Baseball Hall vote -- and pick the biggest loser of the winter.

Ryan Ryder RHP to Dodgers. Minors deal. MLB camp invite. $800K if in majors. Grae Kessinger minors deal with Mets $900K in majors. MLB camp invite. Austin Barnes minors deal with Mets $1.5M + $500K incentives if in majors. MLB invite. Tom Cosgrove LHP to Astros. $900K if in majors. MLB invite.

More on the Falcons hiring Ian Cunningham as their next GM:

RotoGraphs: The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1467 – 2026 Shortstop Preview Pt. 2 fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-...

We are not part of a giant media company, but we are accountable to our listeners, especially our paid subscribers. So, we wanted to share this update on how this business we've all built together is doing: www.splitzoneduo.com/p/state-of-t...

A few notes from today's happenings with the #Bills: • There's no doubt every decision revolves around Josh Allen in some way. • Details on the Philip Rivers coaching interview. • Dalton Kincaid's injury and fifth-year option. www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/the-b...

Shouts to Adam Hall, who's playing for his dad's home country Canada in the WBC. Hall grew up in Bermuda, and is the only pro player ever from there. I talked to him about playing ball on the 6-field, island paradise last summer. "It wasn't too busy." www.mlb.com/news/adam-ha...

New column: Ranking the 37 head-coaching hires over the last five years. Urban Meyer is 37th. Who's number one? www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

The first non-voter of Bill Belichick for the Hall of Fame has stepped forward and his reasoning makes sense. awfulannouncing.com/nfl/kansas-c...

I just LOVE podcasts like this where I can bring someone like @matchquarters.bsky.social on to tell me about league trends and answer my million nerdy scheme questions. youtu.be/Ags0RXJ8BGg

Effectively Wild Episode 2433: Off the Dome blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...

Injuries killed the Packers in 2025, but so did a series of scouting & player evaluation mistakes that left the Packers working with less than ideal circumstances throughout their roster, but especially on the offensive line & at cornerback. Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G0n...