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Furthering his MVP case, Pete Crow-Armstrong made history in multiple ways despite the Chicago Cubs' loss on Sunday.

Pete Crow-Armstrong enters elite Chicago Cubs club with latest home run

Pete Crow-Armstrong on cusp of NL first since Barry Bonds

Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner is the unsung MVP, yet again

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 3

Alex Rodriguez shares worrisome update about potential MLB lockout

The biggest story that continues to hover over MLB in the early days of September has nothing to do with which team will win the World Series this coming fall.

MLB players send some strong messages to Rob Manfred after lockout comments

Dave Roberts offers concerning update on Shohei Ohtani

Paul Sewald has been a successful addition for Blue Jays

Tigers’ latest win can’t hide the ugly truth about their season

Byron Buxton likely to require offseason hip surgery

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 19

Baseball Hall of Fame voter explains his ballot

Being a Hall of Fame voter is one of the greatest privileges a baseball writer can have. It can also be one of the most difficult tasks.

Predictions for 2026 Baseball HOF

30 biggest Baseball HOF snubs

Clayton Kershaw to suit up for Team USA after MLB retirement

Ex-Astros champion announces his retirement from MLB

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 21, 2025

Yankees find their footing with series win over Braves

The New York Yankees accomplished two important second-half firsts on Sunday. They won their first series after the All-Star break, and Aaron Judge went yard for his first home run of the second half of the season.

Aaron Judge ties former Yankee with latest home-run blast

Jazz Chisholm Jr. showed pathetic effort on run to first

Braves coach under microscope for incident with Yankees star

Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13, 2025

No excuse for keeping steroid era out of HOF if Rose, Jackson get enshrinement

If the Veterans Committee decides these baseball sins can be forgiven, it would be illogical to exclude the steroid era.

MLB removes Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson from permanently ineligible list

MLB makes landmark decision regarding permanent ineligibility

75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

The 'Three-time batting champion' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2025

Watch: Seven people ejected after Pistons-Timberwolves brawl

Watch: Five players, two coaches ejected after Pistons-Timberwolves brawl

On Sunday, a brawl broke out early in the second quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves' 123-104 home win over the Detroit Pistons.

Watch: Rockets' Dillon Brooks ejected after scuffle with Suns' Kevin Durant

Durant then exits Sunday's game with a terrifying ankle injury

Phoenix is struggling to even get into contention for the play-in tournament

Cavaliers knock off the Clippers for their third 60-win season

This Lakers myth may actually be true

Knicks star Jalen Brunson has been cleared for basketball activities

Watch: Alex Rodriguez wins epic prize for lucky Bucknell student

Rodriguez played for the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers for 22 seasons, hitting 696 home runs and winning three American League MVPs.

Ranking the NCAA men's tournament champions since 1990

The 'Mythical mascot' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 27, 2024

Alex Rodriguez has advice for Aaron Judge amid playoff struggles

Alex Rodriguez has advice for Yankees' Aaron Judge amid playoff struggles

The biggest story for the New York Yankees going into Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday is the continued postseason struggles of centerfielder Aaron Judge.

Takeaways from Yankees-Dodgers World Series Game 1: Freddie Freeman, Aaron Boone highlight thriller for different reasons

Watch: Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton hits monster HR in World Series Game 1

Yankees' Aaron Boone explains why he pitched Nestor Cortes in Game 1

25 MLB legends who made their names in the postseason

The 'Highest slugging percentage in a season' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / October 22, 2024

A-Rod finally has cash ready for T-wolves bid, but is it too late?

Alex Rodriguez finally has cash ready for Timberwolves bid, but is it too late?

Alex Rodriguez and his partner say they have the cash ready to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves. They may be half a year late.

Anthony Edwards Says Goal Is To Remain With Timberwolves ‘My Whole Career’

Timberwolves waive veteran forward prior to season opener

NBA Western Conference predictions: What future holds for Klay Thompson, Bronny, Wemby

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer

The 'Leading scorers from the 2003-04 NBA season' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2024

Three questions facing Minnesota Timberwolves ahead of 2024-25 season

The Minnesota Timberwolves were knocking on the door of the NBA Finals in the spring. What will determine whether they can break on through to that final stage this coming season?

Five NBA rookies poised to make instant impacts

Biggest question facing each NBA Western Conference team

The highest-paid players for the 2023-24 NBA season

The 'NBA Defensive Player of the Year' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / April 16, 2024

Alex Rodriguez once gave Patrick Mahomes the 'worst advice ever'

"A-Rod" said that he once gave a young Patrick Mahomes the "worst advice ever."

Mahomes reveals big expectations for Chiefs' new playmaker

Chiefs HC Andy Reid addresses beleaguered WR Kadarius Toney's future

Joe Burrow believes Bengals are 'built to beat' the Chiefs

The most notable two-sport professional athletes of all time

The '300+ yards in the wild-card round' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / April 10, 2024

Insider reveals new details in A-Rod's failed T-wolves ownership bid

Insider reveals new details in Alex Rodriguez's failed Timberwolves ownership bid

Alex Rodriguez's failed ownership bid with Marc Lore for the Timberwolves might be a home run for the teams' fans.

Glen Taylor reportedly had big concern about Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez

Adam Silver talks possible punishment for Raptors PF after alleged 'cardinal sin'

Mavericks win locks them into intriguing first-round matchup

Cavs handle business at home as playoff race stays oh-so-tight

NBA betting: Teams other than Lakers with short odds to draft Bronny James

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / March 29, 2024

Did breakup with J-Lo cost Alex Rodriguez the Timberwolves?

Alex Rodriguez and his partner thought they were taking over the Minnesota Timberwolves. But in the aftermath of his breakup with Jennifer Lopez, he just didn't have the cash.

Report reveals reason Glen Taylor backed out of Timberwolves sale

Rodriguez issues statement regarding Timberwolves deal collapse

Marc Lore, Rodriguez dispute Taylor's claim to Wolves ownership

Timberwolves star ahead of schedule in recovery from knee surgery

Biggest X-factors of the playoffs: Wolves, Knicks boosted by unlikely heroes

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / March 21, 2024

T-wolves playoffs vibes take a hit with A-Rod assuming control

Timberwolves playoffs vibes take a hit with A-Rod assuming control

The Timberwolves are enjoying their best regular season in franchise history. But can they survive their new owner's bad postseason mojo?

Alex Rodriguez turns to new financial backer to help complete Wolves purchase

Donovan Mitchell's injury could not have come at a worse time for Cavs

All-Star's injury could let Knicks nose their way past Cavaliers

The selfless Celtics are ready to raise another banner

LeBron James implies Celtics got lucky with offseason trade

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 28, 2023

Lore, A-Rod to take full control of T-Wolves, Lynx

Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez to take full control of Timberwolves, Lynx

Just three days short of a critical deadline, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx will officially have new management.

Mavs try to hand Wolves first back-to-back losses

20 cities that deserve an NBA expansion team

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 20, 2023

Alex Rodriguez blames criticism of Yankees for team not retiring his number, instead of the other obvious reason

This one reason is what is keeping him from joining the other Yankees legends who have had their numbers retired. Not some mild and tame criticism of Brian Cashman's latest move.

Gary Sheffield Jr. has suggestion for what Yankees’ first offseason move should be

Company offering collectors 'shares' of Mickey Mantle's childhood home

Babe Ruth: Career retrospective

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2023

Alex Rodriguez signs extension with Fox Sports, will leave ESPN

The new deal means that A-Rod will be exclusive to Fox, and that he will leave ESPN at the end of the 2023 Major League Baseball season.

The 25 best Major League Baseball play-by-play broadcasters

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / September 1, 2022

A-Rod teases MLB return: 'May have to make a little comeback'

Alex Rodriguez teases MLB return: 'May have to make a little comeback, race (Albert Pujols) to 700'

Albert Pujols' pursuit for 700 will likely come "down to the wire," but before he can get to that milestone, he'll first have to pass Alex Rodriguez.

Alex Rodriguez having money issues with Timberwolves?

Truly astonishing stat about Serena Williams, Albert Pujols goes viral

Players questioning if Cardinals star Albert Pujols will retire after 2022 MLB season?

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The '500 home run club' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2022

Alex Rodriguez: 'I’m not going to go to the Hall of Fame, probably, because of my own mistake'

Rodriguez explained he was "heartbroken" to learn that San Diego Padres All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had received an 80-game suspension.

Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games for performance-enhancing drug violation

Padres GM A.J. Preller criticizes Fernando Tatis Jr.'s maturity after PED suspension

Alex Rodriguez 'heartbroken' over Fernando Tatis Jr.'s PED suspension

The greatest postseason players in MLB history

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2022

A-Rod 'heartbroken' over Tatis Jr.'s PED suspension

Alex Rodriguez 'heartbroken' over Fernando Tatis Jr.'s PED suspension

Rodriguez said he is "always available to help" but explained he won't directly reach out to Tatis.

A-Rod: 'I’m not going to go to the HOF, probably, because of my own mistake'

Padres SS Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games for violating MLB's PED policy

Tatis Sr.: Son's positive PED test caused by 'fungus due to haircut'

Padres GM A.J. Preller criticizes Tatis' maturity after PED suspension

Mike Clevinger, Manny Machado critical of Tatis over PED ban

MMA News / Yardbarker / May 19, 2022

Alex Rodriguez invests in Professional Fighters League

A-Rod is part of a group that has added $30 million in new funding for the promotion

The 25 best non-fiction sports books

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / November 22, 2021

David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez headline 2022 Hall of Fame ballot

David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez among first-time candidates on 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

The 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was released on Monday and fans of the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees in particular will likely be keeping a close eye on a pair of newcomers.

'22 HOF ballot adds 13 new contenders

Seven things to know as A-Rod, Big Papi gain eligibility; final year for Bonds

More controversy added to HOF ballot?

Tim Lincecum highlights the new Giants on the Hall of Fame ballot

'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 13, 2021

A-Rod, partner reach agreement to buy T-Wolves, Lynx

Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore reach agreement to buy Timberwolves, Lynx

It's believed the new ownership group must keep the clubs in Minnesota per the terms of the agreement.

Magic Johnson has message for A-Rod after purchase of Timberwolves

Trade talk speculation circulating about Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns?

Four bold predictions for the Timberwolves' upcoming offseason

Which teams have never won a title?

The 'No. 1 overall NBA draft picks' quiz

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 15, 2021

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez confirm split

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez have confirmed the end of their relationship one month after Page Six first broke news that the A-list couple split. "We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so," A-Rod, 45, and J-Lo said in a joint-statement, exclusive to NBC.

'Bachelor' star Colton Underwood comes out as gay

All-time famous sports couples

Actors you can't believe have never been nominated for an Oscar

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / April 14, 2021

A-Rod responds to T-Wolves' Edwards not knowing who he is

Alex Rodriguez responds after T-Wolves' Anthony Edwards said 'I don't know who that is'

It's not necessarily surprising that Edwards doesn't know who Rodriguez is. He mentions he knows nothing about baseball and Rodriguez has been retired since 2016.

Current owner Glen Taylor: NBA won't let Timberwolves move to Seattle

Who has the highest single-season PPG average for every NBA team?

The 'No. 1 overall NBA draft picks' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2020

A-Rod, J. Lo group advance to next round of Mets bidding

Report: Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez ownership group advance to next round of Mets bidding

It's unknown if the Rodriguez-Lopez team that also features billionaire entrepreneur and businessman Mike Repole and billionaire Florida Panthers owner Vinnie Viola would match Cohen's offer.

NFL players join Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez in Mets ownership bid

Mets minority owner Steve Cohen also advances to second round of bidding

At least five potential buyers submit bids for Mets

Odds to win the 2020 World Series

The 'New York Mets managers' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 30, 2020

Report: Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez pre-approved by MLB to buy New York Mets

MLB pre-approved a total of seven groups interested in acquiring the Amazins. That same story claims A-Rod and J-Lo retained JPMorgan Chase & Co. to raise capital.

Mets owners reportedly motivated to sell team by end of year

Ranking the MLB front offices

The 'New York Mets managers' quiz