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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

Watch: Colts rookie taunts Eagles fans after preseason touchdown

Say this for Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson -- he already has plenty of confidence to his game.

Shohei Ohtani's on-field plans for rest of MLB season revealed

We don't know when Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is going to pitch again, but all is not lost.

Watch: George Pickens makes another wild catch as Steelers starters shine again

We were treated to another incredible catch from second-year wide receiver George Pickens, who is starting to make a habit out of making plays like this downfield.

Cardinals trade for veteran QB who could be Week 1 starter

The Arizona Cardinals cornered the NFL's trade market on Thursday.

Even with injuries, Stephen Strasburg's career still matched the hype

While it might be easy to look at Strasburg's career as a giant "what if" due to the number of injury issues he had, there was nothing disappointing about it.

White Sox make sweeping changes to front office as rebuild fails

Instead of seriously competing for a World Series title, the White Sox now find themselves in a position where they need a rebuild to fix their most recent failed rebuild.

Look: Royals release renderings for potential new stadium

The Kansas City Royals have one of the oldest stadiums in Major League Baseball and are interested in building a new ballpark closer to the downtown area of the city. 

Imagining the return on Jonathan Taylor trade for Colts

Even though top-tier RBs don't get the contracts they want on the open market, they can still bring strong returns in a trade if they are good enough.

NFC West stock up, stock down: Trey Lance, Stetson Bennett heading in opposite directions

With the second week of preseason over, teams are rounding into final shape. Here are three stocks trending up and three down in the NFC West.

Look: Phillies' Bryson Stott uses incredible pencil bat for Little League Classic

The Phillies and Nationals faced off in the 2023 Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Sunday night and Philadelphia's Bryson Stott really got into the spirit of the thing.

Yankees experiencing worst losing streak in 28 years

Even if they do not always win the World Series -- or even reach it -- the New York Yankees almost always give their fans a competitive team. 

Orioles rookie shocks teammates by passing up chance to hit for cycle

Orioles rookie Gunnar Henderson strolled to the plate in the eighth of Sunday's game against the A's needing just a single to hit for the cycle. And he apparently wanted nothing to do with it. 

Eagles LB Myles Jack retiring just weeks after joining team

It was just a little more than two weeks ago that the Eagles signed veteran linebacker Myles Jack and were giving him first-team reps in training camp. Now he is retiring from the NFL, according to a report from ESPN on Sunday. 

Strong preseason showing will increase expectations for Steelers

Even though it has only been two preseason games there is still a lot to like about what the Steelers have put on film this summer. 

Patriots-Packers game suspended after rookie stretchered off

The Patriots said that he had feeling in all of his extremities but was still being taken to a local hospital for further tests and observation.

Saints say Jimmy Graham arrested after experiencing medical episode

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was arrested on Friday night for suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance after he was seen by police wandering into traffic.

Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater wears strange jersey number for preseason game

Teddy Bridgewater took the field wearing a number that is usually worn by linemen and linebackers. 

Malik Willis needs to take advantage of great opportunity in second preseason game

It is going to be the Malik Willis show for the Tennessee Titans on Saturday night in what might be one of his best opportunities to show the coaching staff what he is capable of as a starting quarterback.

Watch: Pete Alonso accidentally threw player's first MLB hit into the stands

The first Major League hit is a big deal for every player that makes the show, and it is always capped off with that player getting the baseball as a keepsake. Everybody on the field is usually aware of the situation and works to get the rookie the baseball. 

Jadeveon Clowney won't improve Ravens as much as you might think

Between the additions of Clowney and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., the Ravens would be having an incredible offseason if it was still 2019. Unfortunately for them, it is not.

Commanders make infamous history with another new starting QB

Howell will become the seventh different opening day starting quarterback for the franchise over the past seven years.

Browns kicker having terrible preseason, deletes social media post after missed kicks

You never really appreciate how important a good kicker is until your team has a kicker it can't trust.

Cubs star could be looking at major contract this offseason after resurrecting career

The Chicago Cubs are very much alive in the National League playoff race, and the offseason addition of Cody Bellinger has been one of the biggest reasons why.

Watch: Little League World Series pitcher dominates with immaculate inning

Nine pitches. Nine strikes. Each of them more impressive than the one that preceded it.

Patrick Mahomes wants Andy Reid to call one particular play more often

There is one play that Reid has seemingly removed from the Chiefs' playbook that Mahomes wants to see more of.