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Adam Gretz

Adam Gretz is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. He covers the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Baseball is his favorite sport -- he is nearly halfway through his goal of seeing a game in every MLB ballpark. Catch him on Twitter @AGretz

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues to set radar gun on fire at unprecedented rate

Misiorowski continued to show why he is one of baseball's most exciting young talents.

Angel Reese continues to be a rare bright spot for the Sky

The bad news for the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night is they were absolutely dominated by the Minnesota Lynx, 91-68, to drop to a disappointing 7-16.

Aaron Boone passionately defends Yankees regarding media scrutiny

Tensions are clearly high surrounding the Yankees right now.

Caleb Williams wants to do something no Bears QB has ever done

There is an expectation that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is going to take a big leap forward in Year 2 of his career. He is not only looking for a big step forward, he is looking to re-write the Bears' franchise record books.

Tigers first team to 60 wins thanks to another Tarik Skubal gem

The Detroit Tigers entered Sunday night's game in Texas on a six-game losing streak and needed their ace, Tarik Skubal, to step up and help put a stop to it. He did exactly that.

Pirates hit historic lows after getting swept by White Sox

The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates may have hit rock bottom when they were swept by the Chicago White Sox in three consecutive games, getting outscored by a 27-7 margin.

Phillies cannot let Kyle Schwarber get away

The biggest long-term priority is going to be making sure designated hitter — and All-Star Game hero — Kyle Schwarber does not get away from them.

Texans star sets hilariously high defensive goal for 2025 season

The Houston Texans' improved secondary has high goals for what they are capable of in 2025. It is a testament to how much confidence they have in themselves.

Yankees' issues on display in return from All-Star break

The New York Yankees are most likely going to find themselves in the playoffs this season. But even if they do, they have some serious potential flaws that are going to limit their ceiling.

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s brilliance remains bright spot in dismal Braves season

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has not only returned to full health after missing half of last season due to another major knee injury, but he also has returned to being one of the best players in baseball.

Pelicans' injury woes continue with unfortunate Derik Queen update

The New Orleans Pelicans received some troubling injury news on Friday.

Five major MLB storylines to watch in second half of season

The second half of the 2025 Major League Baseball season starts on Friday. Let's get ready for it by looking at five big storylines to watch the rest of the way.

T.J. Watt's massive contract is necessary risk for Steelers

After months of negotiating and posturing, the Pittsburgh Steelers and star Edge rusher T.J. Watt finally came to terms on Thursday on a new long-term contract extension.

AFC: Top non-QB storylines entering training camp

Yardbarker's NFL writers came together this week to identify the top non-QB storylines each team is facing heading into camp. 

All-Star appearances shine a spotlight on Pirates' incompetence

The All-Star week in Atlanta should have been two days of celebration for the Pittsburgh Pirates and their fans.

MLB commissioner defends adding Brewers pitcher to All-Star Game

Milwaukee Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is one of the hottest names in Major League Baseball right now given the electric start to his career.

No NFL players will play on franchise tag for first time in decade

The Kansas City Chiefs contract extension with star guard Trey Smith is significant from a league-wide perspective because it means no player in the NFL will play the 2025 season under the franchise tag. 

White Sox's Luis Robert Jr. would be worthy trade-deadline risk despite poor numbers

Robert Jr. might be one of the most interesting names potentially available, and that might be a little hard to believe when you take a quick look at his performance this season.

Trading Mitch Keller would be a bad idea for the Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped an eight-game losing streak on Sunday afternoon with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins to go into the All-Star break.

Paul Skenes joins exclusive club with second straight All-Star Game start

It was announced on Saturday that Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' phenom starting pitcher, is slated to start for the National League in the 2025 All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta.

Why almost none of the NFL's second-round draft picks have signed contracts

NFL training camps are starting to kick off, and there is one big storyline that is going to be worth watching in the coming days and weeks.

Twins' Byron Buxton hits for cycle on his own bobblehead day

There is something about a player's bobblehead day that can bring out the best in them. Minnesota Twins All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton proved that again on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Jacob Misiorowski's selection highlights changing landscape of MLB All-Star Game

Jacob Misiorowski's inclusion, even on a replacement level, is a sign of how much All-Star Game requisites have changed.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh keeps chasing history in win over Tigers

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh clubbed two more home runs in a 12-3 win against the Detroit Tigers on Friday night, including a grand slam to help break the game open in the top of the ninth inning.