• January 22, 2026

    Twins reunite with former closer Taylor Rogers on one-year deal

    Twins reunite with former closer Taylor Rogers on one-year deal

    Matthew Leach | MLB.com MINNEAPOLIS — A bullpen in need of help is getting some. The Twins agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free-agent lefty Taylor Rogers on Thursday, sources told MLB.com. The deal, which has not been confirmed by the club, would be worth $2 million. Rogers, 35, began his career with the Twins,… Continue reading

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  • January 21, 2026

    Twins swap catching/first baseman prospect for utilityman Tristan Gray

    Twins swap catching/first baseman prospect for utilityman Tristan Gray

    Tristan Gray, 29, batted .231 with three homers and nine RBI in 78 at-bats with Tampa Bay last year. Bobby Nightengale | The Minnesota Star Tribune The Twins added another infielder to their roster on Wednesday, Jan. 21, completing a trade with the Boston Red Sox for utilityman Tristan Gray. This is the second time… Continue reading

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  • January 21, 2026

    Mets acquire OF Luis Robert Jr. in trade with White Sox

    Mets acquire OF Luis Robert Jr. in trade with White Sox

    Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) bats during their spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)  Abbey Mastracco | New York Daily News The story of the Mets this winter changed for the better seemingly in an instant. Riding the wave from the signing of… Continue reading

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  • January 19, 2026

    Dolphins hire former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach

    Dolphins hire former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach

    Green Bay Packers coach Jeff Hafley holds a ball before an NFL wild-card football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File) ALANIS THAMES | Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins hired former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their coach on Monday, ending… Continue reading

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  • January 19, 2026

    Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after nine years with team

    Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after nine years with team

    Ryan Gaydos | Fox News The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott on Monday after the team’s heartbreaking playoff loss to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round, according to multiple reports. The Bills failed to get back to the AFC Championship Game after losing to the Broncos in overtime, following a controversial interception call. The defeat… Continue reading

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  • January 19, 2026

    Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game

    Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game

    New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams (18) is unable to catch a pass against Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassister (4) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) KYLE HIGHTOWER | Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Mike Vrabel returned to New England on a… Continue reading

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