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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

Dodgers pitcher out for season with an unexpected injury

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Dustin May has yet again been done in with a health issue.

Watch: Liberty were determined to end Angel Reese's double-double streak

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese saw her WNBA record streak of consecutive double-doubles come to an end on Saturday afternoon in an 81-67 loss to the New York Liberty.

The traditional no-hitter is going away as teams look to protect arms

The traditional no-hitter, with one starting pitcher throwing nine no-hit innings on their own, is rapidly disappearing from Major League Baseball.

Red Wings, Rangers among NHL teams that still need to make offseason moves

These four potential playoff teams are at the top of the list in terms of still having work to do. 

Monte Kiffin and other influential coordinators deserve Hall of Fame honors

Monte Kiffin's defensive philosophy and approach helped fundamentally shift the way defense was played at the highest level.

49ers star is OK with an 18-game schedule on one condition

It seems to be a matter of when, and not if, the NFL goes to an 18-game schedule in its quest to make as much money as possible and give football fans what they want — more football.

10 Paul Skenes stats that will blow you away

Pirates rookie starting pitcher Paul Skenes was dominant again on Thursday afternoon in his team's 1-0 over the Brewers.

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Seattle Seahawks

Here are three Seattle Seahawks who should eventually receive football immortality.

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the San Francisco 49ers

Here are three San Francisco 49ers who should eventually receive football immortality.

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Los Angeles Rams

The Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2024 will officially be inducted on Aug. 3. With less than a month until the annual event in Canton, Ohio, we're examining which players — past and present — on the league's 32 teams we think will one day receive a similar honor. Here are three Los Angeles Rams who should eventually receive football immortality.

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Arizona Cardinals

The Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2024 will officially be inducted on Aug. 3. With less than a month until the annual event in Canton, Ohio, we're examining which players — past and present — on the league's 32 teams we think will one day receive a similar honor. Here are three Cardinals who should eventually receive football immortality: 

Why Pirates management should be furious with owner Bob Nutting

Earlier this summer, Pirates owner Bob Nutting made a rare appearance in front of the media, boldly proclaiming the team must be prepared to trade for offense before the trade deadline on July 30 at 6 p.m. ET. 

MLB's hitting problem is all about pitching dominance

As the 2024 MLB season has passed the halfway point and approaches the All-Star break, there is one big storyline across the league that warrants some attention.

Angel Reese sets WNBA record with latest double-double

The WNBA's Rookie of the Year race is going to be a fierce battle the rest of the way between Indiana's Caitlin Clark and Chicago's Angel Reese. 

Brandon Nimmo, Christian Walker among notable NL All-Star snubs

The All-Star rosters are out. Who got snubbed in the National League?

Paul Skenes headlines NL All-Stars; Phillies lead with seven players

A little more than one year ago Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes was playing college baseball. Now he is a National League All-Star after just 10 big league starts.

Kings land DeMar DeRozan in sign-and-trade deal with Bulls

The Sacramento Kings emerged late this week as the front-runner to land DeMar DeRozan from the Chicago Bulls, and on Saturday night they managed to make it happen.

Watch: Dodgers star homers in fourth consecutive at-bat

The Los Angeles Dodgers lineup is loaded with All-Star level players.

Watch: Pirates manager ejected after call that shocked both teams' broadcasts

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton was ejected at a pivotal point in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the New York Mets when he took exception to a strike call that was so bad, that it left both teams' broadcasters utterly baffled.

Watch: Twins' Jose Miranda ties major league record for most consecutive hits

Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda did something that hasn't been done in decades.

Five NHL players who could still be traded this offseason

Here are five players who could still be on the move this offseason.

Why Pirates rookie Paul Skenes should be considered to start All-Star Game

Through his first nine starts, Paul Skenes has been so electrifying that he already looks like he has a legitimate chance to be the Pirates' representative at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game in Texas.

Magic 8 ball predictions for the 2024 Seattle Seahawks

Mattel's Magic 8 Ball has been predicting the future since 1946. For those unfamiliar with the concept, users ask yes-no questions to the ball, give it a shake and then turn it over to reveal the answer.

Recent slump showing Yankees have some real flaws and concerns

The bigger issue is that the Yankees are getting almost no production this season from any of their infield positions.