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Brad Keselowski is a NASCAR Cup Series champion. He’s got 36 Cup wins to his credit. In 2022, he added team co-owner to his resume when he moved from Team Penske to Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing.
The 41-year-old will be the first one to admit that the 2025 campaign hasn’t gotten off to a great start. Through the first quarter of the season (nine races), the No. 6 driver hasn’t recorded a single top-10 result. In fact, his best finish is an 11th at Las Vegas. Conversely, he’s scored six finishes of 26th or worse. All of it combined equals a dismal average finishing position of 25.0.
For Keselowski fans, Sunday’s race at Talladega provides hope. That’s because the 2.66-mile superspeedway is unquestionably his best track. In 32 career races, he’s recorded six wins, his most at any track. While he hasn’t won there since 2021, he’s had some strong performances as of late, including a pair of runner-up results in 2024.
On Saturday morning, Keselowski qualified 22nd, which was the same spot he qualified in the 2024 spring race when he eventually finished second.
Hands down top-10 worst invention in automotive history https://t.co/HKZSPsCnrS
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) April 27, 2025
On Saturday evening, the driver/co-owner was perusing social media and saw a post on X that got his attention. It showed a photo of the auto start-stop switch on a car and said: “I can’t express how much I despise this system. Dumbest invention ever.”
Keselowski, who is known for his business acumen in addition to his driving ability, offered a sharp response. “Hands down top-10 worst invention in automotive history,” he replied.
In the midst of a 32-race winless streak, Keselowski hopes to get back to Victory Lane at Talladega on Sunday. The race coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on Fox.
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Corey Heim clinches NASCAR Truck Series regular-season championship at IRP
With two races left in the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular season, Corey Heim has already wrapped up the regular-season title. With a fourth-place finish in Friday's T-Sport 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park, Heim clinched the regular-season championship and the extra 15 playoff points that come with it. It's the second time Heim has won the regular-season championship, as he also earned the title in 2023. Heim's historic 2025 campaign has seen the Marietta, Georgia, native win five races, lead 1,018 laps, earn 10 top-five finishes and score 12 top-10 results. "It feels really good," Heim told Fox Sports. "Just a testament to how good we've been this year. I feel like this is probably the first race where I haven't had a legitimate shot to compete for the win. That really says something. Just really proud of all the guys at TRICON Garage, they've been lights out this year." Heim has won 14 races since the start of the 2023 season, but he is yet to win a Truck Series championship. That could change for the 23-year-old driver this fall, as he enters the postseason with more speed and experience than he's ever had. Heim's abundance of playoff points will make it easier for him as he tries to make it back to the Championship 4 for the third consecutive season and goes for his first Truck Series title. Following the final two races of the Truck Series regular season at Watkins Glen (Aug. 8) and Richmond (Aug. 15), the Truck Series playoffs will commence at Darlington Raceway on Aug. 30 with the first race of the Round of 10.
All signs point to Yankees moving on from Anthony Volpe
With the trade for Ryan McMahon now complete, it would seem New York Yankees’ general manager Brian Cashman has fulfilled one of his three priorities. He can now cross third base off the list, which leaves the rotation and bullpen as his remaining priorities. However, according to one Yankees writer, Cashman might not be done with the infield. Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reported this after the McMahon trade: “The Yankees may not be done adding to their infield. A team source said the Yankees are interested in adding a right-handed hitter who could play the infield.” Kirschner adds that the Yankees have had interest in Willi Castro and Amed Rosario. But the question now is, how would another player fit in the Yankees’ infield? Needless to say, Paul Goldschmidt and Jazz Chisholm Jr. aren’t going anywhere, and McMahon is just getting there. That leaves the low-hanging fruit. Anthony Volpe has been at the center of controversy all this season. His 13 errors, many of which had come at make-or-break moments, amount to the second-highest total in the game. In addition, his bat has not been able to compensate, hitting .214/.286/.407 with 14 home runs. There was always a lot to like about Volpe. He won a Gold Glove in his rookie year, his power has always been promising and his speed is nothing to scoff at. Unfortunately, his glove has become a liability and his speed has also produced very few results. Volpe has swiped just 10 bags in 17 attempts. His power is the one thing that still has some upside, but it hasn’t been enough to justify a spot in the lineup. Both Castro and Rosario have been far more productive at the plate this season than Volpe. Kirschner doesn’t clarify how serious the Yankees are in their pursuit of another infielder, but that most likely isn’t available information. Having just turned 24, Volpe could still become the type of player that was expected from him as a top prospect. However, his recent performance has weighed heavily on his team’s efforts and it may be buying him a ticket out of the Bronx — or at least a spot on the bench.
Yankees have finally found their third baseman in Ryan McMahon
After years of speculation and nothing materializing, the New York Yankees have at last acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, per the New York Post's Jon Heyman. Pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz are headed to the Mile High City in return. They were the number eight and 21st-ranked prospects in the Yankees' farm system, per MLB.com. Given the Yankees' struggles at the third-base position over the last few years, bringing in a guy who was an All-Star in 2024 and will be much more reliable is a win. Former MLB player and current analyst Cameron Maybin certainly believes that, as he was pushing the McMahon-to-New York narrative over the last week and feels it could be a great fit for both sides. "The third baseman they need plays in Colorado...I'm telling you! Defensively more than adequate and Taylor made for the ballpark offensively," Maybin wrote on social media. Maybin went on to mention how McMahon will feel reinvigorated joining a World Series contender like the Yankees after the last six-and-a-half years of being at the bottom in Colorado. The 30-year-old is not having his best season, slugging 16 home runs and 35 RBI with a .217 average through 100 games with the Rockies, per MLB.com stats. However, he's consistently been a 20-plus home run hitter who drives in runs at a strong rate and has a large sample size of doing so. Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (.252 average, 36 HRs, 86 RBI) has seemed to be No. 1 target for most teams, and for good reason, but given the Yankees' current situation and weaknesses, McMahon made more sense. Not only does he play a better third base, which New York desperately needs, but he has another two years of control after 2025, whereas Suarez would have been a rental. The acquisition cost was nothing crazy, and adding a lefty bat with some power to potentially take advantage of the short porch at Yankee Stadium is always a bonus. Some may not be satisfied until they see McMahon positively impacting the New York Yankees, but rest assured, this is a very solid pickup.
Bengals finally reach agreement with first-rounder Shemar Stewart
The Cincinnati Bengals have finally reached an agreement with first-round pick Shemar Stewart, putting an end to what became the story of the offseason for the team. Stewart, drafted 17th overall in this year's draft, has finally agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed $18.97 million deal that includes a $10.4 million signing bonus, according to his agent Zac Hiller of LAA. Now with this deal done, every first-round pick is signed. The road to this deal was a bumpy ride. For months, negotiations between Stewart’s camp and the Bengals front office stalled due to disagreements over contract language, particularly around guarantees. The team pushed to include contract language that could void the deal under certain off-field circumstances, but since other Bengals first-round picks did not face similar terms, Stewart stood firm and refused to sign. Both sides remained firm throughout the offseason, leading to a long standoff and a lot of reports of frustration from both sides. Despite the frustration and disagreement, the Bengals and Stewart’s group continued to engage in conversations, trying to find a resolution to the issue. And finally, after weeks of back and forth and weeks of controversy surrounding what Stewart may be forced to do, both parties appear to have met in the middle and found common ground. For the Bengals, getting Stewart signed and ready for training camp is a major win. Stewart was viewed as a developmental prospect who needed plenty of on-field reps to reach his full potential. Stewart's absence from earlier camps had slowed a lot of his progress. With the contract dispute resolved, he can now focus entirely on gaining important reps and continuing his development over the coming weeks. Now with this contract done and over with, the team can put their full focus on Trey Hendrickson, who is also seeking a long term deal. If the Bengals can get a deal done with Trey before the season kicks off, they would secure their edge-rushing room for not only 2025, but for years beyond. For a team looking to go all in on making the playoffs, signing Stewart was long overdue. Now it will be vital for the team to get Stewart up to speed with the rest of the roster, and allow him to get as many reps as possible before the 2025 season begins.
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