Author: Trevor Land

The injuries are beginning to mount for some teams, and the impact will surely shape the course of the season in the coming weeks. For the MLB Power Rankings, we have a new number one and a familiar face. The San Francisco Giants lead the MLB by one and a half games, as they continue to shatter expectations. Will this continue for San Francisco, or will the injury bug start to take its toll on the Giants? Without further ado, here are your updated MLB Power Rankings for Week 12. Week 12 MLB Power Rankings 1) San Francisco Giants (46-26)…

Another week in the MLB season, and all eyes are on what the league is going to do about the use of foreign substances for pitchers. The belief is that the MLB is finishing up a memo that they will be sending to all teams within the next week about what actions will be taken in the future if foreign substances are used by pitchers. It remains to be seen how they can enforce it, as it basically needs the umpires to watch the pitchers at all times and try to distinguish what is just normal movements and what is…

As the weather starts to heat up, so does the baseball landscape. We are starting to see teams tumble further away from the rest of the pack, while the true contenders continue their surge forward. The biggest event of notoriety in the majors will soon not be on the field, it will be on the players. The MLB has tweaked their enforcement of foreign substance rules so that players are checked randomly and repeatedly for the rest of the season. While juicing the baseballs again could be a simpler solution to the anemic batting seen around the league, the MLB…

Well, we officially have a series. After the Dallas Mavericks went up 2-0 on the Los Angeles Clippers heading back to Dallas, many started to sound the alarm bells on the Clippers, as just one win in Dallas for Luka Doncic and the Mavs would virtually shut the door on the series. Unfortunately for Mark Cuban and company, that’s not how basketball always works. The Clippers stole two from the Mavericks in Dallas to tie this series up at two games apiece heading back to Los Angeles. So, what will we learn from Game 5 outside of just expecting the…

Sorry Memphis Grizzlies fans, but this doesn’t look like a rerun of the “We Believe” Warriors that upset the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks. After the Grizzlies stole Game 1, the Utah Jazz have come roaring back, winning three straight to all but shut the door on Memphis in round one. While many are likely writing the Grizzlies off, it is important to note that this Memphis team has made Utah fight for every point. One play, one player and one injury could change this series in an instant. One thing is for sure, Game 5 will be must-see TV. This NBA…

With May drawing to a close, the race truly begins. For the most part, the contenders are separated from the pretenders and we know who is actually worth watching. Not only are we starting to get an idea of who the favorites or playoff teams could be, we are also starting to see which teams are likely to be blown up this offseason. This week we again have a new number one, with the Tampa Bay Rays looking like the clear best team in baseball. Here are your updated MLB Power Rankings. Week 9 MLB Power Rankings 1) Tampa Bay Rays (34-20)…

Over the last few seasons, a question surrounding the MLB was whether or not juiced baseballs were good for the game of baseball. In 2021, it’s widely assumed that the baseballs have been deadened and the stats back that up around the league. For example, the mean batting average in the MLB has dropped .09 points, and average runs per game have dropped .35 runs. As a result of this, the MLB is seeing an increase in no-hitters. With six already this year, many players and analysts are saying that it is ruining the allure of the no-hitter. Although it…

Another day, another piece of drama added to the puzzle of a tumultuous offseason for the Green Bay Packers. Today’s drama stems from top receivers Davante Adams, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Allen Lazard, Devin Funchess and Equanimeous St. Brown all absent from today’s voluntary OTAs. While a wide receiver missing OTAs may usually not be much of a story, the sheer amount of wide receivers is intriguing, to say the least. Adding in the ongoing Aaron Rodgers saga makes this a very interesting development from Green Bay. Matt LaFleur Comments on WRs Skipping Packers OTAs When asked about the situation, coach Matt…

If the Los Angeles Clippers were truly trying to duck the Lakers as many claimed they were, they may have bitten off more than they can chew. They find themselves down 1-0 to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, with Game 2 on Tuesday. Will the trend of Paul George and the Clippers wilting in the playoffs continue, or will the Clippers be able to tie up the series before heading to Dallas? This NBA betting preview for the Mavericks vs Clippers NBA playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, odds and a prediction for Game 2 of this…

In Game 1, the Phoenix Suns made the most of their home court advantage, grabbing a 99-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Anthony Davis and LeBron James were limited, and that’s all the Suns needed for a win. The big question of the series is going to be if Chris Paul’s shoulder holds up. This NBA betting preview for the Lakers vs Suns NBA playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, odds and a prediction for Game 2 of this series. Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Preview and Prediction | NBA Playoffs NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals…