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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

July 30, 2024  |  MLB

MLB trade-deadline losers: White Sox miss big opportunity

Some teams improved at the trade deadline, but these didn't.

July 28, 2024  |  Miami Marlins

Watch: Marlins SS has day to remember with first home run, cycle

The Miami Marlins may have lost, 6-2, to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon, but one player had perhaps the best day of his pro baseball career yet.

July 28, 2024  |  New England Patriots

Patriots defensive standout sidelined with blood clot issue

The New England Patriots are going to be without one of their best defensive players for an unknown period of time. 

July 28, 2024  |  MLB

Rays' fire sale is bad look for franchise

Selling off your roster when the playoffs are within striking distance probably is not the type of thing that will inspire much confidence with fans.

July 27, 2024  |  Chicago White Sox

Why Garrett Crochet is now the riskiest trade-deadline option

Talented as he may be, Chicago White Sox starter Garrett Crochet could cause headaches for any team that trades for him.

July 27, 2024  |  MLB

Trade for star Marlins outfielder should give Yankees much-needed energy boost

The New York Yankees have landed Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. as they try to figure out some way, any way to right their continued slump.

July 27, 2024  |  New York Mets

Mets ace likely done for season after just one start

A night of hope and excitement quickly turned sour for Senga and the Mets.

July 26, 2024  |  New York Yankees

Watch: Yankees' Aaron Judge hits majestic 470-foot home run at Fenway Park

That home run increased Judge's league-leading home run total to 36.

July 26, 2024  |  Green Bay Packers

Jordan Love contract extension makes him highest-paid QB in NFL history

The Green Bay Packers found another franchise quarterback in Jordan Love, and on Friday they paid him like one with a new four-year contract extension.

July 26, 2024  |  MLB

Randy Arozarena watches Rays game from stands after being traded

In the early morning hours on Friday the Tampa Bay Rays traded outfielder Randy Arozarena, to the Seattle Mariners for two prospects. Apparently Arozarena might not be ready to go. 

July 26, 2024  |  Olympics

Olympics Day 1 briefing: LeBron James and Coco Gauff lead Team USA into Paris

The 2024 Summer Olympics officially kicked off on Friday with a visually stunning opening ceremony in Paris.

July 23, 2024  |  Pittsburgh Pirates

Even Paul Skenes' first big league loss was dominant

Skenes had his longest outing of the season so far, pitching into the ninth inning of the game. He finished with 8.1 innings, allowing just four hits and two earned runs, walking none and striking out eight batters. His ERA is now 1.93 for the season.

July 23, 2024  |  Dallas Cowboys

Report: Cowboys superstar not reporting to training camp

He is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is slated to make $17.9 million. But because he has developed into one of the best wide receivers in football, and given the rising salaries for the league's other top receivers, he is looking to join them in that tax bracket.

July 23, 2024  |  Chicago Cubs

Another disappointing season for Cubs should put Jed Hoyer on hot seat

Jed Hoyer’s seat as president of baseball operations for the Cubs might be starting to get a little warm, especially after he pretty much committed the team to being sellers at the 2024 trade deadline next week.

July 23, 2024  |  College Football

Pitt coach takes shot at Penn State for fading rivalry matchups

The Pittsburgh and Penn State football programs might have the fiercest rivalry in college sports that doesn’t currently exist. The reason it doesn’t exist, despite their history against one another and close proximity within the state of Pennsylvania, is that they no longer play each other regularly. 

July 23, 2024  |  Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates manager addresses notion of shutting down healthy Paul Skenes this season

The one lingering question is whether or not the Pirates might consider shutting Skenes down or cap his innings due to the fact this is his first full year of pro baseball.

July 21, 2024  |  Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates' recent hot streak should change trade-deadline expectations

The Pittsburgh Pirates should not only be buyers at the 2024 MLB trade deadline (July 30), but they should be aggressive and set their sights high with the intention of landing a significant bat.

July 21, 2024  |  Los Angeles Dodgers

Watch: Shohei Ohtani's 30th home run nearly left Dodger Stadium

The Dodgers decided to hold their own home run derby on Sunday night against Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford, clubbing five homers in the first five innings of the game.

July 21, 2024  |  Houston Astros

Watch: Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez hits for the cycle

Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez posted the second cycle of the 2024 MLB season.

July 21, 2024  |  Green Bay Packers

Packers sign core player to big money deal, but it's not Jordan Love

With the start of the 2024 NFL season looming, the Packers had two big contract extensions to work on before then, including a new deal for starting quarterback Jordan Love.

July 21, 2024  |  Atlanta Braves

Braves lose another key starter to long-term injury

The Atlanta Braves just can't catch a break this summer.

July 21, 2024  |  Baltimore Ravens

Ravens HC sets incredibly high bar for Lamar Jackson's career

With two NFL MVP awards already on his resume, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is already known as one of the best players in the league right now.

July 20, 2024  |  Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays need to completely clean house, but it won't be easy

With the trade deadline (July 30) just 10 days away, it is pretty clear that the Blue Jays need to become sellers over the next week and a half.

July 20, 2024  |  Los Angeles Lakers

Watch: Team USA narrowly avoids shocking upset to South Sudan

The United States men's basketball team played a pre-Olympics showcase game on Saturday in London and narrowly avoided what would have been a stunning upset against South Sudan.

July 20, 2024  |  Miami Dolphins

Dolphins free-agent addition abruptly retires just before training camp

The veteran linebacker announced on Saturday that he has decided to hang up his cleats and retire from the NFL so he can spend more time with his kids.