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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

White Sox see another major injury, this time on the most routine play

The start of the 2024 season has been an absolute nightmare for the White Sox. Not only in the standings where they entered Tuesday's game in Cleveland with a 1-9 record, but also with injuries. 

Ravens' John Harbaugh takes unconventional stance on controversial rule change

From a player-safety standpoint, it is probably the right change.

Braves will not give injury update on ace pitcher until weekend

Atlanta Braves ace pitcher Spencer Strider met with Dr. Keith Meister on Monday, but the team is not going to give an update on Strider's status until the weekend.

Watch: Pirates 1B defends closer after another blown save

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 9-3 and off to one of their best starts in decades. The only real negative so far this season has been All-Star closer David Bednar blowing three saves in his first four appearances.

Astros' Ronel Blanco sees hitless streak end after 15 innings

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco flirted with history on Sunday night. 

Watch: Capitals-Senators game briefly interrupted by the sun

The Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators could have used something to block out the sun on Sunday evening at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. because it was causing a surprising problem. 

Winners, losers from women's tournament: Dawn Staley, South Carolina achieve perfection

With South Carolina's 87-75 win over Iowa on Sunday afternoon, the Gamecocks won their third national championship under head coach Dawn Staley and completed a perfect 38-0 season.

Marlins off to MLB's first 0-9 start since 2016 season

The Miami Marlins miserable start to the 2024 season continued on Saturday with a 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Braves receive concerning injury update on ace starter

The Atlanta Braves are sweating it out with ace starter Spencer Strider, who is currently down for the count with an elbow injury.

NHL referee stretchered off ice after scary collision with player

A scary moment unfolded during the Penguins' game against the Lightning.

Sidney Crosby scores milestone goal amid Penguins playoff push

The Pittsburgh Penguins are trying to climb their way back into a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and their captain, Sidney Crosby, is leading the charge.

Red Sox shortstop leaves game with concerning injury

He attempted to dive for a ground ball in the hole at short, but he landed awkwardly with his left arm completely extended. Then he immediately started rolling on the ground in pain.

Mariners relief pitcher has brutal ninth inning to lose game to Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers' 6-5 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night was the most literal definition of a walk-off win.

Watch: Rockies win crazy home opener on walk-off grand slam

It is probably going to be a long season for Colorado Rockies fans, but at least they had a thrilling start to their home schedule on Friday with a 10-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Watch: 49ers punter boots football into McCovey Cove to begin Giants home opener

The Giants enlisted the help of 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky to help kick off the festivities — literally kick them off.

Watch: Pirates and Orioles play through snow shower

It ended up being very short, but it is still not exactly the type of thing one normally sees at baseball games. Both teams played through it.

The A's Sacramento move isn't the only temporary home failure in pro sports history

The Oakland A's are about to embark on a pretty brutal three-year stretch without home.

Watch: Seton Hall wins NIT on late layup vs. Indiana State

The NIT makes for an easy enough punching bag, but it offered up a thrilling finish between Seton Hall and Indiana State on Thursday.

Watch: Mets rally for first win of season thanks to Pete Alonso's home run

The Polar Bear has broken the ice for the New York Mets.

Texans make risky change to WR Stefon Diggs' contract after trade

Stefon Diggs wore out his welcomes with the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills. The Houston Texans may be trying to get out ahead of that trend.

Every Louisville men's basketball scholarship player enters transfer portal

The Louisville men's basketball team is getting a badly needed reboot at all levels of the program and is going to have an almost entirely new roster next season.

LeBron James addresses son Bronny's future amid transfer portal rumor

Bronny James has reportedly made a decision about his immediate basketball future, and it does not look like it is going to include USC.

Watch: Twins star nearly taken out by giant sausage

The Twins nearly lost him to a bratwurst in Milwaukee.

Why Pirates should be optimistic about latest fast start

It's the first time the Pirates have started 5-0 since the 1983 season, so let's take a look at some key developments that should give them reasons for optimism.

Watch: Michigan hockey player makes one of best passes you will ever see

The University of Michigan hockey team is on its way to the Frozen Four after beating Michigan State 5-2 in the NCAA regional final on Sunday.