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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

April 23, 2023  |  Texas Rangers

Rangers outfielder becomes just fourth player to accomplish this feat

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia had himself quite a Saturday night in the team's 18-3 win over the Oakland A's, making history in the process.

April 23, 2023  |  Tampa Bay Rays

Rays keep making history, setting records with incredible start

The Tampa Bay Rays improved to 18-3 on Saturday afternoon with a walk-off win against the Chicago White Sox. Randy Arozarena was the start of the game, driving in all four of the Rays' runs in the 4-3 win, including a record-setting two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning.

April 22, 2023  |  NHL

Watch: Chaos ensues as Maple Leafs, Lightning superstars fight

Some big-name fists were flying when the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning squared off for their Game 3 showdown on Saturday.

April 22, 2023  |  Soccer

Soccer team owned by Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney wins league title

Wrexham AFC, the Welsh soccer club owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, accomplished a major feat on Saturday by winning the National League title and advancing up to League Two of the English football league system.

April 22, 2023  |  NFL

A.J. Brown seems to make pitch for Derrick Henry reunion in Philadelphia

The Eagles are a rumored destination for top running back prospect Bijan Robinson in next week's NFL draft. But star wide receiver A.J. Brown seems to have another running back in mind to help fill that vacancy on the roster. 

April 22, 2023  |  Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates award manager contract extension after surprising start

The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a surprisingly strong start to the 2023 season and manager Derek Shelton has now been rewarded with a contract extension.

April 22, 2023  |  MLB

The worst ways MLB pitchers have lost perfect games

Drew Smyly lost his bid for a perfect game on Friday in amazing fashion when he and catcher Yan Gomes hilariously collided with each other. Who else has lost a perfect game in a ridiculous way?

April 21, 2023  |  NHL

Bruins player details scary moment during playoff game scrum

Emotions boiled over late in the Florida Panthers' Game 2 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night, and things got scary for Bruins forward Trent Frederic.

April 21, 2023  |  College Football

College football set to change 55-year-old rule

College football is set to change one of the most significant rule differences between its game and the NFL.

April 21, 2023  |  Philadelphia Phillies

Bryce Harper could make shocking return to Phillies lineup much sooner than expected

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is on track to make an unprecedented return from Tommy John surgery, and could find himself in the team's lineup soon.

April 21, 2023  |  Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs GM says team could assess Patrick Mahomes' contract situation soon

Even though Patrick Mahomes just signed a massive 10-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020, he could still be in line for a new deal very soon.

April 21, 2023  |  NFL

Raiders owner furious with likely A's move to Las Vegas, won't work with management group

The city of Oakland is likely to lose a second professional sports team to Las Vegas, and the fans are not the only people unhappy about it.

April 21, 2023  |  Los Angeles Dodgers

Watch: Dodgers' Mookie Betts lives out dream by playing surprising position

Mookie Betts has accomplished a lot as a Major League Baseball player, but on Thursday night he got to live out a dream by doing something he had never done before.

April 20, 2023  |  NHL

Watch: Rangers fans take over Devils arena, troll fans with chant

The New Jersey Devils have been no match for the New York Rangers in the first two games of their opening round playoff series and Rangers fans let them know.

April 20, 2023  |  Pittsburgh Pirates

Five reasons behind Pirates' surprise hot start to season

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the biggest surprises in Major League Baseball this season, storming out of the gate with a 12-7 record entering Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

April 20, 2023  |  New York Mets

Mets ace Max Scherzer suspended 10 games

New York Mets ace Max Scherzer has reportedly been suspended 10 games following Wednesday's ejection for a supposed foreign substance on his hand.

April 18, 2023  |  Winnipeg Jets

Jets forward returns to Game 1 after taking skate to face, getting 75 stitches

NHL players will play through almost anything to in their quest to win a Stanley Cup, and Jets forward Morgan Barron gave us the latest wild example on Tuesday night. 

April 18, 2023  |  Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs have nightmare start to playoffs in ugly Game 1 defeat

The Toronto Maple Leafs are under more pressure than any other team in this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. They need to win, and they need to win big. 

April 18, 2023  |  Tampa Bay Rays

Rays expected to lose key starting pitcher to Tommy John surgery

The Tampa Bay Rays are off to one of the hottest starts in baseball, but they received some bad news on Tuesday that will take some of the wind out of

April 18, 2023  |  Cincinnati Reds

Reds make big commitment to young, flame-throwing pitcher 

The Cincinnati Reds believe that young starting pitcher Hunter Greene can help them return to relevance in the National League. They are backing up that belief with a significant long-term contract extension after just 34 starts in the big leagues.

April 18, 2023  |  New York Yankees

Yankees give update on injured slugger, potential timeline for return

Injuries have been a constant problem for Stanton since he joined the Yankees prior to the 2018 season, missing significant time in each of his first six years with the club. 

April 18, 2023  |  Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers' draft plans coming into focus after offseason additions

The Pittsburgh Steelers' approach to free agency is painting a pretty clear picture on what they might want to do with the NFL Draft next week.  It is starting to look like they have things narrowed down to one of two positions with the No. 17 overall pick.

April 16, 2023  |  Tampa Bay Rays

Watch: Rays reliever ends game with incredible no-look catch

The Rays were able to get back into the win column on Sunday afternoon after dropping back-to-back games this weekend, and they ended it in style.

April 16, 2023  |  Indianapolis Colts

Colts owner makes it clear all QB options are on the table in draft

The Indianapolis Colts have the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 draft and a desperate need for a new franchise quarterback.

April 16, 2023  |  New York Yankees

Yankees ace ties franchise record in impressive outing

Gerrit Cole hasn't been with the New York Yankees for very long, but he is already one of the best starting pitchers the team has seen in the modern era.  He proved that again on Sunday by tying an impressive franchise record.