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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

Cardinals could be aggressive sellers at MLB trade deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals are in relatively uncharted territory. Not only are they not going to the playoffs this season, even in a watered down National League Central, they are now in a position where they are looking to be sellers ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline.

Watch: Mariners fans try to recruit Shohei Ohtani during All-Star Game at-bat

Shohei Ohtani is set to be one of the biggest free agents baseball has ever seen this winter, and Mariners fans have started rolling out the red carpet for him.

One of baseball's best teams had its All-Stars skipped in pregame introductions

Major League Baseball made a few changes to the player introductions for the 2023 All-Star Game by having everybody run out from centerfield instead of the traditional lineup on the base lines. 

White Sox star injured after participating in Home Run Derby

Chicago White Sox star Luis Robert Jr. had an impressive showing in Monday's Home Run Derby, but it came at a cost. The White Sox announced on Tuesday that Robert Jr. will not play in Tuesday's All-Star game because he felt tightness in his right calf during the derby. He underwent an MRI in Seattle and is currently listed as being day-to-day.

MLB commissioner hints at when expansion to 32 teams could happen

Major League Baseball has not expanded since adding the Tampa Bay Rays and Arizona Diamondbacks in the 1998 season. But on Tuesday, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred suggested that another round of expansion could be on the horizon.

Why MLB should change Home Run Derby format

Sometimes in sports simplicity is best, and Major League Baseball should keep that in mind when it comes to the home run derby.

Broncos get encouraging injury update on key offensive starter

The Denver Broncos received some very positive news regarding the status of starting running back Javonte Williams.

Terrell Owens believes former Cowboys star should be in Hall of Fame

Former Dallas Cowboys safety Darren Woodson was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year but is still waiting to get his call to Canton. At least one Hall of Fame WR believes that should change.

Pirates do not have great track record with No. 1 overall pick

The 2023 Major League Baseball draft kicks off on Sunday night and the Pittsburgh Pirates will be selecting No. 1 overall for the sixth time in franchise history. For a variety of reasons, the team's success rate with the top selection has been underwhelming.

The major trade that is still haunting the Cardinals five years later

A particular move made by the Cardinals late in 2017 looks disastrously bad in hindsight and the misstep is magnified by the club's current struggles.

Three keys driving Phillies' surge back into NL playoff race

In early June, the Philadelphia Phillies looked like a team that was going nowhere during the 2023 season. A lot has changed in one month.

Northwestern head coach suspended two weeks following hazing investigation

The school is also implementing several other measures to curb hazing within the program, including no more off-campus practices and a locker room monitor who does not report directly to Fitzgerald or any other member of his staff.

Watch: LIV Golf London event starts with bizarre flash mob

If you were watching the beginning of Friday's LIV Golf London event you probably thought you had mistakenly jumped into Emmett Brown's Delorean and time traveled back 2010. 

Chiefs HC Andy Reid had convincing sales pitch for free-agent linebacker

The Kansas City Chiefs added some significant defensive depth this offseason by landing linebacker Drue Tranquill on a one-year deal from AFC West rival Los Angeles. Tranquill revealed this week what the tipping point was for him to choose the Chiefs as his next destination.

Watch: Top Guardians prospect shoves umpire, ignites brawl in minor league game

Chaos unfolded during the third inning of Thursday's Triple-A game between the Columbus Clippers and Nashville Sounds.

Most overpaid, underpaid players in NFC West

Here are the most overpaid and underpaid players in the NFC West.

Dodgers pitcher sprains knee just three games after ACL return

While it's a disappointing development for Hudson after he put in all of that work to come back from a major injury, it is also tough news for a Dodgers pitching staff that has been decimated by injuries this season.

It's not too early to start making MVP argument for Reds rookie

Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz has been so good since his call-up to the majors that he has already emerged as the leading favorite for the National League Rookie of the Year award. With his current play, he could force his way into discussion for another NL award.

Major free-agent signing will finally make Yankees debut on Friday

Rodon signed a six-year, $162 million deal with the Yankees in free agency this winter and was one of the biggest moves the team made. But his debut season with the team has been delayed for months with elbow and back injuries.

Watch: Former Yankees OF responds to boos with home run in return to Bronx

Aaron Hicks had become public enemy No. 1 among New York Yankees fans this season due to his sizable contract and small production. Tuesday,  he returned to the Bronx as an opponent and gave the fans a new reason to be upset with him.

Angels place three-time MVP on injured list

The Los Angeles Angels are trying to hang around in the American League playoff race but that task just got a lot tougher due to a major injury to one of their best players.

Joey Chestnut wins 16th hot dog eating contest after lightning delay

Not even a Mother Nature could stop Joey Chestnut from claiming another Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest on Tuesday.

Watch: Andrew McCutchen reunites with young fans from viral moment eight years later

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen had an opportunity to reunite with a pair of fans on Monday night that he first made contact with eight years ago in a moment that went viral across the internet.

Dodgers star ties franchise record with 10th All-Star Game appearance

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw was named to the National League All-Star roster on Sunday and tied a long-standing franchise record in the process.

2022 Wimbledon finalist withdraws from this year's tournament

Nick Kyrgios has been limited to just one singles match since November due to a knee injury and was expected to make his return at Wimbledon with a first round match on Monday morning.