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Zachary Cariola

My name is Zachary Cariola and I have been a sports fan for as long as I can remember. My areas of expertise are MLB, NBA, and NFL. When I’m not writing, I love spending time with my family and learning history. 

White Sox win sweepstakes for Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami

At 25, Murakami joins the White Sox at the best time, as they're entering the third year of their rebuild and have one of the best young position player cores.

White Sox emerge as surprise team in sweepstakes for one Japanese player

Could the White Sox make a splash this offseason?

The Orioles acquire the starter they need from the Rays in what could be an overpay

Not often in Major League Baseball do division rivals come together for a trade, but it does happen. As the offseason turns, one of those rivalry trades

The Phillies and Royals swap pitchers, Matt Strahm returns to where it all started

The Philadelphia Phillies have not been quiet this offseason, as they are determined to avenge their loss to the back-to-back World Series Champions, the

Aaron Rodgers addresses playing in the cold after strong performance against Dolphins

The Pittsburgh Steelers earned a big win in frigid conditions thanks in part to a strong showing from Rodgers.

Braves find their everyday shortstop in Ha-Seong Kim

The Braves have been busy rebuilding their roster this offseason to compete with the reigning National League East champs, the Philadelphia Phillies. 

Twins reveal their plans for 2026 by adding former All-Star Josh Bell

Bell joins a list that will grow as the Twins look for more players on the margins to sign.

Former Twins All-Star heading to NPB for 2026 season

The NPB will add a former MLB All-Star to its ranks for the 2026 season.

Jalen Hurts isn't worried if his Eagles teammates are looking over his shoulder

The Eagles failed to score 24 or more points and got terrible quarterback play from Hurts during their three-game losing streak from Weeks 12-14. 

Merrill Kelly opts to return to Diamondbacks after a half season with Rangers

Kelly is returning to the desert after a brief stint away.

Dustin May could find his form again with the Cardinals

Heading into 2026, the St. Louis Cardinals will seemingly take a further step back, as they did in 2025, when they finished fourth in the National League Central with a 78-84 record. 

Mets' addition of Jorge Polanco shows willingness to get creative

The New York Mets came into the offseason needing to make a big splash on the free-agent market after collapsing down the stretch last season.

Blue Jays make another shrewd move by adding reliever Tyler Rogers

The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t been shy in showing their hand this offseason by going after some of the best free agents to help them get back to the World Series.

Why Mets should make bold move, trade for Tarik Skubal

Lacking an ace, the Mets need to make a bold move to acquire one.

Braves building elite pitching staff with signing of Robert Suarez

The Atlanta Braves are showing they're not messing around in their attempt to return to the top of the NL East.

The Orioles catch their big fish in Pete Alonso

Coming off a disappointing season, the Orioles have made a big splash amid their efforts to reestablish themselves as contenders.

Kyle Schwarber sets tone of Winter Meetings by rejoining Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have their man.

Red Bull Racing staple Helmut Marko leaves at the top of his game

Marko has announced he will be leaving his role with the team.

Rays add depth to rotation by signing veteran lefty Steven Matz

The Rays have added some depth to the pitching staff.

Lando Norris brings McLaren its first Drivers' Championship since 2008

He finished two points ahead of Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen to secure his first world championship.

The Bengals vs. Bills matchup could be an epic fight between two superheroes

The Cincinnati Bengals are a team that can somehow still make it into the playoffs.  Sitting at 4-8 and with a four percent chance of making the playoffs,

McLaren may cost itself the Drivers' Championship due to favoritism

Oscar Piastri has a chance to win the title, but needs a miracle to do so and may have his chances hindered by his own team, which could come in the form of team orders.

Why Giants hiring Ron Washington could be an underrated move

Washington’s bread and butter is teaching players to go from bad or mediocre defensive players to solid and even great defenders.