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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. 

Eagles have two of the NFL's best young CBs leading their defense

Unsurprisingly, the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles have one of the most well-rounded rosters in the NFL — especially at cornerback — with young stars Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell leading the way. 

Cubs have key advantage over Padres in NL wild-card series

The National League wild-card round between the Cubs and Padres begins on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Junior Caminero quietly put up MVP numbers for the Rays

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero has quietly had an MVP-type season amid the feats of New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners

Phillies ready to make deep run ahead of Red October

The Phillies will be well rested and have their players relatively healthy for the Division Series.

Padres announce Game 1 starter for wild-card series vs. Cubs

The Padres haven’t waited to announce who will toe the rubber in Game 1.

Will Mets pay Pete Alonso in the offseason?

Alonso announced he’s opting out of his two-year, $54 million deal he signed with the Mets last offseason.

Braves' Matt Olson joins exclusive club after 2025 season

The 2025 Braves were disappointing, to put it mildly, and it wasn’t due to a lack of signings or acquiring talent.

Reds complete improbable run to postseason with help from Mets

The Reds were able to take advantage of the Mets' collapse and secure a playoff berth against long odds.

Trea Turner makes Phillies history in final game of the season

After spending most of September on the injured list with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, the Phillies activated shortstop Trea Turner from the IL for the final game of the regular season against the Twins to get some at-bats ahead of the postseason.

Blue Jays manager provides update on Bo Bichette for the playoffs

Bichette is having a bounce-back season and will be key to Toronto's playoff success. If he's available, that is.

Phillies SP Ranger Suarez eases fears after being struck by line drive

Philadelphia Phillies fans held their collective breaths in the fifth inning of Saturday night's ballgame against the Minnesota Twins after starter Ranger Suarez took a line drive off his inner thigh.

Cubs to be down one key pitcher for wild-card series against Padres

The Cubs are already starting behind the eight-ball.

Zac Gallen gets emotional after his possible final start with the Diamondbacks

On Friday night, Zac Gallen possibly made his final start in an Arizona Diamondbacks uniform.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts makes feelings clear on new OC's in-game adjustments

Hurts didn’t shy away from giving his thoughts on his new offensive coordinator's adjustments.

Braves add former All-Star, hoping to revamp his career

It hasn’t been the easiest past couple of years for the young right-hander.

Eagles offense knows how to handle Todd Bowles' defense

The Philadelphia Eagles' offensive line will need to lock in against Tampa Bay, as Bucs coach Todd Bowles is known to rush the quarterback.

Phillies Achilles' heel heading into the postseason

The biggest question surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies heading into the postseason is, what will be the problem that affects them this time?

'Narrative vote': Baseball insider makes thoughts clear on AL MVP

The race for the American League MVP could come down to a handful of votes, with either the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge or the Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh as the winner.

Jacob deGrom makes Rangers history in 30th start

This was also the first time deGrom had made 30 starts in a season since 2019, when he made 32 starts and won the Cy Young Award. 

Coaches, execs vote Eagles' front office as best in the league

The Eagles topped a poll of the best front offices in the NFL.

Phillies mash their way to a historic win over Marlins

With a strong starting three in their rotation and the lineup seemingly firing on all cylinders, the Phillies seem like the team most prepared to make a deep postseason run. 

Nationals star James Wood hits career milestone

The Washington Nationals have been one of the bottom feeders in baseball this season, sitting dead last in the National League East at 65-94, and second to last in the National League. Luckily for them, they’re not that far from being competitive, as they have some talented young stars emerging as their next core. 

Phillies activate key player for important stretch run

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the home stretch of their playoff run with only one game remaining before they clinch the first-round bye they desperately need.

The Ravens have gotten away from their identity

The Ravens have gotten away from the identity that has defined them as a franchise.

MLB makes a major rule change for 2026 season

Major League Baseball will transform in 2026, as they have announced that the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) will be implemented for the 2026 season.