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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

Why Twins should be concerned early record is a mirage

When you look at how the Twins have compiled their impressive record, it does create some concerns as to whether or not they are capable of competing with the top teams in the American League.

Magic 8 Ball predictions for the 2024 Arizona Cardinals

We ran a few questions about the Cardinals by one, and the results were less than optimal. 

Stunning stat shows how Oilers goalie has played his best in crunch time

The goalie has been a big part of the Oilers' ability to play back into the Stanley Cup Final by backstopping them to wins in Games 4 and 5, stopping 61 out of 65 shots.

Watch: Barry Bonds gives confident answer about how he would fare against Satchel Paige

It is always a fascinating discussion to wonder how modern stars would do against stars from the past.

A pessimist's guide to the 2024 Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks have the talent to compete in a tough NFC West, but there are still a lot of question marks on this year's roster. 

Watch: Oilers secure Game 5 win with frantic empty-net finish

It was one of the most exciting empty-net goals you will ever see in an NHL game, especially when you take into account the context of the series and what was at stake.

Stanley Cup Final Game 5: Three takeaways as Connor McDavid drags Oilers to win

The 2023-24 NHL season is not over yet as the Edmonton Oilers fought off elimination again on Tuesday night, outlasting the Florida Panthers for a 5-3 win.

Watch: Connor McDavid keeps adding to record-setting playoffs with dazzling assist

Oilers forward Connor McDavid already set the NHL's record for most assists in a single postseason, and he added to that total in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night with two more helpers in the first two periods. 

Willie Mays was at the center of some of baseball's biggest moments

Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players in the history of the sport, died on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 93.

Yankees superstar leaves game after being hit on hand by pitch

This is not what the New York Yankees wanted to see in their huge American League East series against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night. Their best player had to leave the game after he was hit by a pitch in his third-inning at-bat.

Watch: Celtics troll the experts that picked against them in NBA Finals

Despite finishing with the NBA's best record and playing the No. 5 seed from the Western Conference, the Boston Celtics had plenty of experts around the NBA picking against them in the NBA Finals.

A pessimist's guide to the 2024 San Francisco 49ers

Kyle Shanahan's tendency to lose huge leads in big games isn't the only thing the 49ers need to worry about.

Dodgers star will miss 'some time' with broken bone in left wrist

The injury news has not been kind for the Dodgers this weekend. Just one day after losing starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the injured list, they suffered another major injury in their 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon.

A pessimist's guide to the 2024 Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams no longer have Aaron Donald to cover their defensive inadequacies. Let the pessimism commence.

Watch: Dodgers' Mookie Betts leaves game after taking 98 mph pitch to hand

The Dodgers have a major potential problem to worry about on Sunday after star shortstop Mookie Betts had to leave their game against the Kansas City Royals after taking a 98 mph fastball to his left hand. 

Watch: Reds' Elly De La Cruz scores from second base on pickoff attempt

Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz is the most exciting base runner in baseball right now, and he showed why on Sunday afternoon against the Brewers when he did something that does not really seem possible.

Watch: Fighter jet flyover briefly interrupts Orioles at-bat

There are a lot of things that can briefly bring a Major League Baseball game to a halt. Weather, bees or perhaps even just a random fan that decides to make themselves a part of the action and runs on the field.

Watch: Rockies third baseman takes advantage of Pirates laziness' to steal home

The Pittsburgh Pirates are still the Pittsburgh Pirates until further notice.

Watch: Connor McDavid finally gets first Stanley Cup Final goal

The big story for the Edmonton Oilers through the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final was how quiet their stars, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, had been. That changed in Game 4 on Saturday.

Watch: Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final gets off to chaotic start

Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final has been charged from the opening faceoff.

Steelers star floats idea of playing for rival team amid contract negotiation

He is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 season and is reportedly seeking a three-year deal from the Steelers. He has been a key leader for the Steelers and one of the best players on their defense for more than a decade

Trevor Lawrence stats that should make the Jaguars queasy

Since Lawrence entered the NFL, no quarterback has turned the ball over more. 

Astros release struggling former MVP still owed over $30 million

The Houston Astros have not made many mistakes over the past decade, but they acknowledged a big one on Friday.

A pessimist's guide to the 2024 Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are coming off a 4-13 season under first-year head coach Jonathan Gannon, and while there are certainly some reasons for optimism coming into the season, there are also some reasons for pessimism.

Member of 1972 Dolphins apologizes for losing cool over perfect season rant

The 1972 Miami Dolphins are the only team in NFL history to complete an undefeated season with a Super Bowl win, an accomplishment they are still — to this day — extremely vocal about.