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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. 

Lions may look to trade undervalued RB to fix their roster

Likely to make some hard decisions this offseason, the Lions could trade away some of their best players.

Tarik Skubal demands what he's owed from Tigers after establishing his dominance

Skubal is clearly the best pitcher in baseball and is only getting better as he enters his age-29 season.

White Sox southpaw dispels rumors of Munetaka Murakami's strikeouts

The White Sox signed the Japanese slugger in free agency in hopes he would add some much-needed power to their lineup.

Raiders GM John Spytek defends Ashton Jeanty from critics

Jeanty is taking his share of criticism after a disappointing season for the Raiders. His GM has his back, though.

Cadillac continues to add experience to its driver lineup with Zhou Guanyu

Cadillac, a new entry for this upcoming season, hopes to become the first team since Brawn GP (2009) to win the Constructors’ Championship in its first season in Formula 1. 

Royals show faith in manager Matt Quatraro with three-year extension

The Royals experienced a disappointing season in 2025, but that hasn't shaken their confidence that they have the right man leading the way.

Astros start the new year off right by adding Tatsuya Imai

The Astros kicked off 2026 with a bang by adding Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai.

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

Soderstrom is now the third player on the Athletics roster to receive a contract extension.

Marlins show willingness to spend by adding RP Pete Fairbanks

The Marlins have made a significant addition.

Pirates land All-Star slugger they've been looking for in Ryan O’Hearn

The Pirates have not had a winning season in nearly a decade and are trying to change that this offseason. 

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.