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FanGraphs Power Rankings: June 15–21
The Wild Card races are wide open, leading to some big movement in this week's FanGraphs Power Rankings.
Jun 22, 2026
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5 min
The Early Shift: In a Blender
Trey Yesavage strikes out Mike Trout in brutalist fashion, and Family Nap goes wrong.
Jun 22, 2026
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5 min
Never Use an ABS Challenge in This One Weird Count
Challenge smarter, not harder.
Jun 22, 2026
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5 min
Análisis de transacción: calamidad en Cleveland
Estamos arrancando el verano y es la época en la cual las lesiones abundan. The post Análisis de transacción: calamidad en Cleveland appeared first on Baseball Prospectus.
Jun 22, 2026
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5 min
Identifying the NFL’s most and least aggressive teams on fourth down
From those that thrive on fourth down to ones who hardly attempt due to poor conversion rates, Bradley Locker takes stock of what every NFL team has done on a drive's last chance since 2021.
Jun 22, 2026
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5 min
Norway’s Endless Day: Surfing Under the Midnight Sun
During spring and into summer, the sun never sets in the northern fringes of Norway. Having 24 hours of light comes with its perk – when a bright, summery swell rolls through, you can surf, any time. ...
Jun 21, 2026
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5 min
Donte Whitner to Aldon Smith's family: "C.J. Spillman should have a lot of answers for you"
Whitner addresses Smith's passing in podcast episode.
Jun 20, 2026
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5 min
Big 12 lawsuit against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby has not yet been dismissed
The conference may want legal fees from Tech — and it may be bracing for a lawsuit from Sorsby.
Jun 20, 2026
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5 min
International Surfing Day Hits Today And Demands You Actually Care
Doesn't International Surfing Day just feel like a made up holiday? The world's already filled with days – like, bubble wrap appreciation day, national do nothing day, no rhyming day. Everything gets ...
Jun 20, 2026
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5 min
Offseason Checklist: Tampa Bay Lightning
An extension for their franchise winger is one of the items on the Tampa Bay Lightning's checklist this summer.
Jun 20, 2026
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5 min
Maple Leafs Acquire, Extend Darren Raddysh
The Leafs are first to the market for a big Friday catch. According to a team press release, the Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a 2026 fi...
Jun 19, 2026
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5 min
Mariners Designate Miles Mastrobuoni For Assignment, Select Weston Wilson
The Mariners have selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson. Fellow infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni has been designated in a corresponding move. Prior to the official announce...
Jun 19, 2026
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5 min
Hull KR battle past Leigh as Wakefield rout Hull FC
Hull KR did enough to strengthen their grip on third place in the Betfred Super League after beating Leigh 22-8 in an error-strewn and largely forgettable encounter at Sewell Group Craven Park.
Jun 19, 2026
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5 min
MLB Mailbag: Orioles, Peralta, Skubal, Braves, Brewers
In this week’s MLB Mailbag, we’ll take questions about the Orioles’ deadline outlook, potential trade scenarios for Freddy Peralta and Tarik Skubal, Ha-Seong Kim‘s struggles in...
Jun 19, 2026
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5 min
USA secure World Cup knockout spot with win over Australia
Co-hosts USA secured their place in the World Cup knockout stages with a 2-0 victory over Australia in Group D.
Jun 19, 2026
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5 min
Penguins Need To Upgrade The Left Side Of Their Defense
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ defense was hardly anything to write home about this year, but it was good enough to help them reach the playoffs. It became clear in the postseason that upgrades were needed....
Jun 19, 2026
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5 min
Brighton make improved offer for Spurs' Vuskovic
Brighton have made an improved offer to Tottenham Hotspur for centre-back Luka Vuskovic.
Jun 19, 2026
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5 min
Rangers Option Josh Smith, Select Jarred Kelenic
The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic. Infielder Josh Smith has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock as the corresponding active roster move. Infielde...
Jun 19, 2026
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5 min
Free Agent Focus: Tampa Bay Lightning
Free agency is now less than a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the o...
Jun 19, 2026
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5 min