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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

Mets' playoff chances in jeopardy after latest tough loss

It is a stunning reversal from where things were just a little more than two weeks ago.

Pirates' longtime failure can be explained by their new prospect's shocking revelation

It's not just a lack of spending or money that keeps the Pirates at the bottom of the MLB standings every year. It's also the fact that they are poorly run.

Three NFL teams facing Super Bowl-or-bust expectations in 2025

Let's take a closer look at three teams that stand out as having that championship-or-bust mentality. 

NFL backup quarterback ratings 2025: Assessing all 32 teams

A major injury suffered by a starting quarterback can ruin a season if an NFL team doesn't have a solid backup plan.

King of New York: Pete Alonso breaks major Mets all-time record 

Pete Alonso continues to build his resume as a Mets legend.

Packers' injury issues go well beyond just QB Jordan Love

The big injury news for the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday involved starting quarterback Jordan Love. That is not their only concern.

Vikings WR gets brutal injury news for second straight season

A Minnesota Vikings wide receiver's season is already over.

Eagles get big injury scare at practice regarding key starter

He was reportedly unable to put any weight on his leg. 

Standout performances from Week 1 of NFL preseason: Rookie, backup QBs shine

The first week of the 2025 NFL preseason is officially in the books. Even though the games and results do not matter, there is still reason to pay attention to standout performances from around the league.

Mets' slide continues with arguably their worst loss of the season

The New York Mets are trending in the wrong direction, and their slide continued on Sunday with what might have been their worst loss of the season.

Titans' Cam Ward shows instant chemistry with veteran WR in preseason debut

Tennessee Titans rookie Cam Ward has arguably been one of the most overlooked No. 1 overall picks in recent memory, and it started on the night he was drafted.

Jaguars' Cam Little makes 70-yard field goal that will soon be forgotten

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little delivered what would have been a record-setting play on Saturday night if he had done it in a regular-season game.

Yankees legend suffers major injury at team's Old-Timers' game

The New York Yankees brought back their Old-Timers' game for the first time since 2019, and it did not go well for one of the team's greatest all-time players.

Jaguars' Travis Hunter plays both sides of ball in preseason debut 

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter is going to be one of the must-see stories in the NFL this season as he attempts to play both sides of the ball.

TreVeyon Henderson gives Patriots taste of potential impact

TreVeyon Henderson gave the Patriots a taste of what he is capable of on Friday night.

Texans get encouraging — and surprising — news regarding star defender injury

The Houston Texans went on a bit of an injury roller-coaster ride.

Shedeur Sanders makes strong first impression in Browns' QB competition 

There is not a more intriguing fifth-round draft pick playing in the NFL this preseason than Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

Steelers have two more big contract issues to worry about

The Steelers took care of one big contract situation earlier this preseason when they signed superstar pass rusher T.J. Watt to a new long-term contract extension to make him the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL. Their contract headaches, however, did not end with that new deal.

Vanderbilt QB sets outrageously high bar for 2025 season

When the top national championship contenders for the 2025 college football season are being discussed, the Vanderbilt Commodores are probably not one of the first teams that get mentioned.

Chargers star's brutal injury shows why players should hold out with new contracts on line

Players have short careers and even less time to set themselves up financially.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber slugging his way into NL MVP race

The National League MVP race is going to be highly contested over the remainder of the regular season, and there is a new contender starting to emerge in the discussion.

One major training-camp surprise for every NFL team as preseason begins

While teams continue to shape rosters, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the major surprises — good or bad — for each team during training camp.

Cubs president admits trade-deadline gamble 'not looking like a good bet'

This could have the Cubs, and their fans, asking "what if" at the end of the season. 

Chargers bring back longtime star wide receiver

The Chargers have invested a lot of draft capital into their wide receiver room in recent years.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson has to make strong first impression in preseason debut

While it's only one preseason game, it's still a pretty big opportunity for Richardson to make a good first impression in a game setting.