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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

Watch: Twins' Byron Buxton saves game with stunning game-winning catch

When you look at the box score of the Minnesota Twins' 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, it's going to say that Jhoan Duran got the save. Technically, and by the rules of baseball, he did.

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Panthers deliver emphatic message in Game 1 win

The first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Tuesday night with four games. Here are some key takeaways from Tuesday's action.

Watch: Pacers fan trolls Giannis Antetokounmpo with 'free-throw clock'

Giannis is so deliberate, and so slow, that opposing fans have taken to counting off the seconds as he lines himself up for his shots.

Four teams most likely to mess up at the 2025 NFL Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night in Green Bay, and a lot of teams are going to significantly change their franchise for the better. There are also going to be some teams that get their top picks wrong and miss out on that opportunity. Let's take a look at four teams that are mostly likely to mess things up on Thursday.

Former Braves player piles on Ronald Acuna Jr. for pointing out double standard

Could Acuna have handled his criticism behind closed doors? Probably. Should he have? That's certainly up for debate. 

Warriors' Stephen Curry gives Rockets rude welcome back to playoffs

The Houston Rockets tore their organization down to the ground, went through a full rebuild, and turned themselves back into a contender in relatively short order. Their reward for that quick turnaround: A first-round matchup against Stephen Curry.

Padres star Luis Arraez stretchered off field after scary collision

San Diego Padres star Luis Arraez had to be removed from Sunday night's game on a stretcher following a scary collision with Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon.

Takeaways from Day 2 of NHL playoffs: Devils are in trouble; perfect start for Leafs 

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Sunday. Here are some takeaways from the day's action.

Takeaways from Day 1 of NHL playoffs: Winnipeg, Colorado send messages 

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs opened on Saturday with two Western Conference games. The Winnipeg Jets took Game 1 of their series over the St. Louis Blues with a 5-3 come-from-behind win, while the Colorado Avalanche picked up a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars.  Here are some takeaways from the day's action.

Paul Skenes' bobblehead day turns into another embarrassment for Pirates

In a season already full of PR blunders and mistakes, the Pittsburgh Pirates tried to score a PR win for themselves before Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. 

Rangers have big problems even after firing Peter Laviolette

The New York Rangers fired head coach Peter Laviolette on Saturday following a bitterly disappointing 2024-25 season.

Watch: Francisco Lindor's milestone HR comes at perfect time for Mets

Shortstop Francisco Lindor delivered the first signature moment of the 2025 New York Mets season on Friday night.

Why St. Louis Blues are NHL's most dangerous wild-card team

The St. Louis Blues, the second wild-card team in the Western Conference, are one of the teams that could go on a surprisingly deep run at a championship.

Why Raiders shouldn't draft Ashton Jeanty with No. 6 pick

In typical Raiders fashion, there is no real consensus on what they might do with their No. 6 overall pick.

Golden Knights make some well-disciplined NHL history

Penalties were down to an historically low level during the 2024-25 NHL season all across the league. The one team that benefitted from that the most was the Vegas Golden Knights.

Mitch Marner, Connor Hellebuyck among players under most pressure in playoffs

Whether it is fair or not, reputations for players are mostly built on what they do in the playoffs. A great regular season performance can be completely forgotten if it is followed up by a dud in the postseason, especially if there is an expectation for a championship or if there have been playoff shortcomings in the past.

Stars' season-ending losing streak shouldn't be a concern going into playoffs

The Dallas Stars-Colorado Avalanche series should be — on paper, at least — one of the best opening round matchups in the first round of this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NFL Draft watch: Ideal trade scenarios for NFC teams

With the NFL Draft approaching April 24-26 in Green Bay, some teams undoubtedly are contemplating trades. Ahead of the NFL's biggest week of the offseason, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the ideal trade scenario for every NFC team.

Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury gets win in final regular-season appearance

It was a big night for the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. Not only did they defeat the Anaheim Ducks, 3-2, to officially clinch a wild-card spot in the Western Conference playoff field, but it also gave them a chance to give future Hall of Fame goalie Marc-Andre Fleury a memorable final regular-season game.

NHL playoff watch: Western Conference field set; Big drama in East

Tuesday was a huge day for the NHL's playoff race, providing clarity for the Western Conference and setting the stage for chaos in the Eastern Conference.

Avalanche captain one step closer to improbable comeback

The last time the Colorado Avalanche captain appeared in an NHL game was the team's Stanley Cup-clinching win at the end of the 2021-22 season.

Why the Jets should celebrate their Presidents' Trophy win

The Jets officially clinched the Presidents' Trophy (best regular season record) for the 2024-25 NHL season on Sunday. They secured the league's top spot when the Capitals lost a 4-1 decision to the Blue Jackets, locking the Jets into the top spot.

Rory McIlroy claims career Grand Slam with Masters win

Rory McIlroy finally did it. After so many near-misses, gut-wrenching rounds and crushing close calls, he finally won his first Masters on Sunday by defeating Justin Rose in a playoff.