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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

AFC: Top non-QB storylines entering training camp

Yardbarker's NFL writers came together this week to identify the top non-QB storylines each team is facing heading into camp. 

All-Star appearances shine a spotlight on Pirates' incompetence

The All-Star week in Atlanta should have been two days of celebration for the Pittsburgh Pirates and their fans.

MLB commissioner defends adding Brewers pitcher to All-Star Game

Milwaukee Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is one of the hottest names in Major League Baseball right now given the electric start to his career.

No NFL players will play on franchise tag for first time in decade

The Kansas City Chiefs contract extension with star guard Trey Smith is significant from a league-wide perspective because it means no player in the NFL will play the 2025 season under the franchise tag. 

White Sox's Luis Robert Jr. would be worthy trade-deadline risk despite poor numbers

Robert Jr. might be one of the most interesting names potentially available, and that might be a little hard to believe when you take a quick look at his performance this season.

Trading Mitch Keller would be a bad idea for the Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped an eight-game losing streak on Sunday afternoon with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins to go into the All-Star break.

Paul Skenes joins exclusive club with second straight All-Star Game start

It was announced on Saturday that Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' phenom starting pitcher, is slated to start for the National League in the 2025 All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta.

Why almost none of the NFL's second-round draft picks have signed contracts

NFL training camps are starting to kick off, and there is one big storyline that is going to be worth watching in the coming days and weeks.

Twins' Byron Buxton hits for cycle on his own bobblehead day

There is something about a player's bobblehead day that can bring out the best in them. Minnesota Twins All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton proved that again on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Jacob Misiorowski's selection highlights changing landscape of MLB All-Star Game

Jacob Misiorowski's inclusion, even on a replacement level, is a sign of how much All-Star Game requisites have changed.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh keeps chasing history in win over Tigers

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh clubbed two more home runs in a 12-3 win against the Detroit Tigers on Friday night, including a grand slam to help break the game open in the top of the ninth inning.

Yankees' Cody Bellinger has incredible revenge game against Cubs

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger played his first game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night since the team traded him this offseason. He made them pay in a big way.

Yankees' Aaron Judge shows he's not just an MVP bat with two stunning defensive gems

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is the midseason front-runner to win the American League MVP, and his bat is the biggest reason why. But as he showed on Friday night against the Chicago Cubs, he is also capable of making a positive impact in the field.

MLB's No. 1 overall picks are rarely franchise-changing players

The Washington Nationals have the No. 1 overall pick in Sunday's Major League Baseball Draft, and it is a position they have had success with in the past.

Five intriguing NBA Summer League storylines to watch

Cooper Flagg and Bronny James are just two of the intriguing players and storylines to watch in this year's tournament

Five blockbuster MLB trades we need to see before the deadline

The Yankees are in dire need of starting pitching. Enter: Pirates ace. What other trades would we like to see?

AFC under-the-radar rookies, training camp reporting dates

The first round of the NFL Draft doesn't produce all the stars. Teams mine gems beyond the first 32 picks.

Brewers phenom quickly becoming one of baseball's must-see players

The Milwaukee Brewers have one of baseball's rising star pitchers in Jacob Misiorowski, and he put together the best start of his young career on Tuesday night against one of baseball's best lineups, the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

MLB insider explains why players may not favor robot umpires

Major League Baseball's umpires have never been under more public scrutiny than they are in in the modern era, and slow-motion replay and the K-Zone on broadcasts are the biggest reasons why.

Gavin McKenna's Penn State commitment is seismic move for NCAA hockey, player development

The entire saga may have changed the long-term outlook for both the CHL and the NCAA. 

Juan Soto, Seiya Suzuki headline biggest MLB All-Star snubs

Let's take a look at five of the biggest snubs from this year's game.

New Nationals GM, manager will have to rescue franchise from state of mediocrity 

Where things will get especially interesting is when they hire a new full-time general manager who has to put their vision into place.

Why Paul Skenes should be an All-Star starter despite Pirates' record

The 2025 Major League Baseball All-Stars were announced on Sunday, and for the second year in a row, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes is one of the headliners for the National League team.

Shohei Ohtani delivered some nasty pitches in brief, but dominant start 

Shohei Ohtani made his fourth start for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night as he continues to work his way back from last year's Tommy John surgery.

Three NHL teams that are having the best offseason so far

While some NHL teams have mostly whiffed on their offseason performances so far, a few other teams have been crushing it and doing major work to improve their roster. Let's talk about three of the teams that have done the best job so far.