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Cubs Place 7-Year Veteran Starting Pitcher On 60-Day IL

Less than 24 hours out from the Chicago Cubs Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals, veteran starting pitcher, Justin Steele was placed on the 60-day injured list.  Steele underwent an elbow surgery to repair his left ulnar collateral ligament back in April 2025.The doctor who performed the surgery, medically cleared Steele on February 28. […] The post Cubs Place 7-Year Veteran Starting Pitcher On 60-Day IL appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Yankees Reliever Claimed on Waivers by Braves After Cade Winquest Decision

The New York Yankees decided to hang onto both Jake Bird and Cade Winquest, which meant another reliever had to go. The Yankees lost reliever Osvaldo Bido to the Atlanta Braves, who claimed him off waivers after the Yankees decided to keep Winquest and Bird on their opening-day roster. Bido, 30, was a non-roster invitee […] The post Yankees Reliever Claimed on Waivers by Braves After Cade Winquest Decision appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Receives Devastating Blow in Rookie of the Year Race

It is that time of year again. The NBA regular season is coming to a close. It is time to start locking in our picks to win every major award and honor. Among the very hotly debated awards is the Rookie of the Year. This year is perhaps producing the loudest discourse professional basketball has seen in […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Receives Devastating Blow in Rookie of the Year Race appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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March Madness Sweet 16 – Full Schedule of Games, Results & How to Watch

The 2026 NCAA March Madness Tournament is fully underway and brackets are going strong with contenders from across the nation vying to be the best in men’s basketball. Here is the full schedule for the upcoming Sweet 16 round, as well as results as games are played. See below for all of the details you’ll […] The post March Madness Sweet 16 – Full Schedule of Games, Results & How to Watch appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mets Hoping Top Rookie Avoid Pitfalls of Past Prospects

..New York Mets rightfielder Carson Benge will make his major league debut when the team takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 26. The rookie, regarded as the team’s top hitting prospect, batted. 366 during 14 spring training games. His former college manager at Oklahoma State, Josh Holliday, spoke to The Athletic about his pupil’s […] The post Mets Hoping Top Rookie Avoid Pitfalls of Past Prospects appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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San Diego Padres Predicted to Trade for $56M Cy Young Winner

The San Diego Padres had a solid 2025 season, as they finished the campaign with a 90-72 record. However, their playoff run ended up being very short, as they fell to the Chicago Cubs in the National League Wild Card series in three games. With this, it was another disappointing postseason for the Padres.In response […] The post San Diego Padres Predicted to Trade for $56M Cy Young Winner appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Yankees vs. Giants Prediction, Odds, How to Watch MLB Opening Night

The Major League Baseball season is back! And before you know it, April, May, and June will start to roll around, but the beginning of the MLB season brings baseball fans an anticipated series between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. The 2026 season kicks off on Wednesday, Mar. 25, with the Giants […] The post Yankees vs. Giants Prediction, Odds, How to Watch MLB Opening Night appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Raiders Receive New Maxx Crosby Trade Take Involving Cowboys

Maxx Crosby appears likely to stay with the Las Vegas Raiders after his trade to the Baltimore Ravens fell through due to a failed physical. Nonetheless, with the NFL Draft right around the corner, could another team entice the Silver and Black to trade Crosby? It’s unlikely the Raiders get two first-round picks for Crosby, […] The post Raiders Receive New Maxx Crosby Trade Take Involving Cowboys appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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New York Mets Reportedly Interested In Signing 6-Year MLB Player

The New York Mets will open up their 2026 regular season when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon.Despite having one of the most talented rosters in all of baseball, they are coming off a tough season where they missed the 2025 MLB playoffs.Mets Reportedly Interested In Signing 6-Year MLB PlayerRecently, veteran pitcher Drew […] The post New York Mets Reportedly Interested In Signing 6-Year MLB Player appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dodgers Get Blunt Injury News Ahead of Thursday’s Opener

The Los Angeles Dodgers raise their second straight championship banner at Dodger Stadium on Thursday. A celebration is planned. Their injury report heading into it, however, is worth noting.On the eve of Opening Day, the Dodgers announced seven players will begin the season on the injured list. The names on that list include some significant […] The post Dodgers Get Blunt Injury News Ahead of Thursday’s Opener appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Giants Sign Veteran Super Bowl Champ as Part of Special Teams Overhaul

The New York Giants continued their special-teams overhaul Tuesday. The Giants signed long snapper Zach Triner on Tuesday, adding another new specialist to their 2026 team. Triner, 35, is a Massachusetts native who has spent the past two seasons bouncing between teams after starting his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has logged […] The post Giants Sign Veteran Super Bowl Champ as Part of Special Teams Overhaul appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Red Sox Star Roman Anthony Makes Bold Statement About 2026 Expectations

Plenty of Boston Red Sox fans had already dubbed Roman Anthony the future of the franchise within days of his MLB debut last season. The rest of his impressive shortened rookie season turned doubters into believers and believers into fanatics. And just when you thought the hype couldn’t get any bigger, Anthony made a resounding […] The post Red Sox Star Roman Anthony Makes Bold Statement About 2026 Expectations appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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The Masters Gnome Craze Could Be Coming to an End

Back in 2016, the first Masters gnome appeared at Augusta National Golf Club. Since then, the 13.5-inch collectible has become one of the most coveted merchandise items by golf fans around the world. While little is officially known about the gnomes themselves, one thing is certain: fans line up each year eager to get their […] The post The Masters Gnome Craze Could Be Coming to an End appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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What One Strong Take Says About Vikings’ Kyler Murray Signing

The Minnesota Vikings decided to make a major quarterback change this offseason. After J.J. McCarthy failed to prove that he can be a long-term starter, the team pivoted to signing former No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray.Murray was given a one-year deal by the Vikings worth $1.3 million. He is widely expected to take over […] The post What One Strong Take Says About Vikings’ Kyler Murray Signing appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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