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Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb.

17-year-old Padres prospect continues remarkable rise through system

One of baseball's most intriguing young prospects, San Diego Padres 17-year-old catcher Ethan Salas, made another jump up the minor league ranks on Sunday.  

Philadelphia's brotherly love has done Phillies' Trea Turner good

A few weeks ago, Phillies fans rallied behind shortstop Trea Turner, helping him break out of a slump amid arguably the worst season of his career. Now, approaching September, the magic still hasn't worn off. 

Orioles rookie breaks franchise mark held by Cal Ripken Jr.

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson had himself a day against the Oakland Athletics.

Watch: Bryce Harper, Phillies teammates root on Little Leaguers at World Series

Imagine playing in the Little League World Series, and a two-time MLB MVP and his All-Star teammates are cheering you on from the stands. 

Watch: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. purposely drops infield fly, starting double play

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showed off his baseball intelligence on the field against the Cincinnati Reds.

Watch: Falcons' Bijan Robinson shows what he's capable of on first pro drive

Robinson wowed with his trademark runs and demonstrated a tremendous mismatch potential catching the ball out of the backfield. 

Angels prospect will make remarkable baseball history with speedy debut

Some players wait years to receive the call to the majors, but in the case of 2023 first-round pick Nolan Schanuel, it took only weeks.

Jaguars HC reveals 'biggest' difference in QB Trevor Lawrence

Doug Pederson has seen even more growth from the former No. 1 overall pick as the 2023 season nears. 

Two quarterbacks set to continue an NFL trend

Which quarterbacks are primed for second-year leaps this coming NFL season?

Late Sabres play-by-play man gave hockey fans one of the greatest calls in NHL history

Former longtime Buffalo Sabres play-by-play announcer and Hockey Hall of Famer Rick Jeanneret passed away on Thursday at 89.

Watch: Seahawks' 71-year-old HC Pete Carroll shows off incredible QB skills

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is 71 years old but just as spry as ever. On Thursday, Carroll stepped into the quarterback role at Seahawks camp.

Mariners' Julio Rodriguez makes MLB history following 5-for-5 day

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez has been virtually unconscious at the plate over the last 48 hours, capping it off with a remarkable, history-making, 5-for-5 day Thursday against the Kansas City Royals.

Former Mets All-Star offers opinion on trade-deadline purge

As the Mets suffer through one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history, one team legend shared his opinion on the team deciding to go a different direction at the trade deadline. 

Colts WR believes QB Anthony Richardson is a future HOFer

Anthony Richardson has yet to play an official NFL snap, but his teammate, wideout Michael Pittman, believes the 2023 fourth-overall pick will have a career worthy of enshrinement in Canton.

Fights could be diminishing the value of NFL joint practices

Are joint practices in the NFL simply not worth it anymore due to fights?

Watch: Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. steals home without a throw

The underachieving Padres have often been criticized for their lack of fire this season. However, on Wednesday night, shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. provided plenty with an electric steal of home against the Orioles. 

Phillies slugger may be rounding back into MVP form

The National League should be afraid, as Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is getting hot as baseball nears its regular-season stretch run.

New Texas HS football stadium will seat 10 times its student body

The old saying goes, "Everything is bigger in Texas, but Melissa High School, just outside of Dallas, is taking the phrase literally. 

Soccer world reacts to resignation of USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski

While Andonovski will walk away with a 51-5-9 mark as head coach, many will remember his run as a failure.

Watch: Rays pinch-hitter records one of the wildest inside-the-park HRs ever

Inside-the-park home runs almost always come with wacky circumstances, but on Wednesday, the Rays may have recorded perhaps the wildest one in the rich history of baseball.

Will A's philosophy on spending change in Las Vegas?

The A's haven't been known for breaking the bank on free agents. Will moving to a new zip code change a mindset that's existed for nearly two decades?

Rays respond to serious allegations against shortstop Wander Franco

The Tampa Bay Rays released a statement regarding social media allegations against star shortstop Wander Franco.

Questionable draft decision haunting 49ers already

San Francisco 49ers rookie kicker Jake Moody didn't do much to quell the doubters who criticized the team for selecting him in the third round.

Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. equals HOFer with this latest feat

Amid an MVP-caliber season, Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. continued his historic season by equaling Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson with his latest feat Sunday against the Mets.

Colts owner posts cryptic tweet after latest Jonathan Taylor news

With Jonathan Taylor's trade request still looming over the Indianapolis Colts, head coach Shane Steichen revealed Sunday that the star running back would return to practice soon.