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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

Yankees broadcaster has interesting defense of Aaron Boone

Yankees play-by-play man Michael Kay would like to see one person removed from the list of scapegoats — and it is Boone.

Watch: Fill-in umpire has awful game with three calls overturned in Phillies vs. Nationals

The jump from Triple-A to the major leagues is not just a significant one for players. It is also steep for umpires.

Top AL starting pitcher 'highly unlikely' to pitch again in 2023

If he is unable to pitch again this season, that would be a crushing blow to the Rays rotation.

Heinz Field is back in Pittsburgh (sort of)

There is once again a Heinz Field for football fans in the greater Pittsburgh area.

NFC West under-the-radar rookies

With training camp and preseason underway, unheralded rookies will make strong impressions and climb depth charts. Here are four under-the-radar rookies to watch in the NFC West.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora: Saturday's loss one of worst days since he took over

Along with calling it one of his worst day's as the Red Sox manager, he also said the team took a significant step backward.

Mets owner pens letter to season ticket holders about 2024

The 2023 Mets have been one of the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball and officially started looking to the future at the trade deadline when they dealt several veterans for prospects. 

Sean Payton requiring Broncos starters to play in preseason

New Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has made it clear that he is looking to do the exact opposite of everything Nathaniel Hackett did a year ago.

Watch: Yankees say Giancarlo Stanton is healthy even after brutal base-running display

The Yankees picked up a huge win against the Astros on Saturday afternoon, taking a 3-1 decision thanks to a strong start from Nestor Cortes and solo home runs from Jake Bauers and Gleyber Torres. 

Bengals star has one big requirement for Joe Burrow to return

The last thing Cincinnati needs is for Burrow to go out there on a calf that is less than 100 percent and turn a mild injury into something more severe.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara suspended three games for role in nightclub incident

The NFL announced on Friday that it has suspended New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara for the first three games of the 2023 season for his role in a Las Vegas nightclub fight in February of 2022.

Oregon, Washington bolting Pac-12 to join Big Ten

It will be another devastating blow to the Pac-12, while the Big Ten continues to form a super conference that rakes in the money at the expense of historic rivalries.

Phillies fans are making push to give struggling Trea Turner standing ovation

There is momentum building on social media for Philadelphia Phillies fans to give struggling shortstop Trea Turner a standing ovation of encouragement during their game on Friday night. 

Tua Tagovailoa's offseason training may have some unintended benefits

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa spent his offseason focussing on training techniques that could help him avoid injuries during the 2023 season.

Marcedes Lewis will break NFL record by signing with Bears

Veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis is not ready to leave the NFL just yet. 

NFC West backup quarterback panic meter

On a scale of one to five, with one being the highest level of panic, here's where NFC West teams stand at backup QB.

Nobody used new kickoff rule in Hall of Fame Game

The NFL's new kickoff rule was not utilized during Thursday's Hall of Fame Game between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets.

Watch: Reds manager David Bell has another incredible meltdown, ejection

The Cincinnati Reds have not been having a good week against the Chicago Cubs, and things reached a boiling point for manager David Bell on Thursday night.

Watch: 2023 Hall of Fame inductee sings national anthem before HOF game

DeMarcus Ware took a crack at the national anthem before Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.

Yankees slugger goes on IL with 'likely' concussion traced back to May

The reason for the struggles of New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo might have just come to light.

Titans release veteran offensive lineman after repeated practice fights

NFL coaches are not usually very happy with training camp or practice fights, and they are especially not happy when they keep happening with fringe roster players.

Framber Valdez caps off great day for Astros with no-hitter

After re-acquiring Justin Verlander in a blockbuster trade to strengthen their World Series chances, Framber Valdez pitched a no-hitter for the team in a 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians.

Opposing NFL coaches still have high expectations for Rams QB Matthew Stafford

Stafford is coming off a lost 2022 season that saw him badly struggle through the first half, then miss the second half due to injury.

Watch: Mets' Pete Alonso hit in face by foul ball while attempting catch

Pete Alonso was involved in a play that was oddly symbolic of the team's season as a whole.

Yankees, Padres among teams that had strangest MLB trade deadlines

The Major League Baseball trade deadline came and went on Tuesday evening and a lot of teams did what was expected. The Rangers and Astros were buyers. The Mets were sellers. Shohei Ohtani did not get moved. None of that was a surprise. But there were a handful of teams that did some unexpected things before the 6 p.m. ET deadline.