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ATLANTA — Maybe there’s been too much focus on the New York Yankees desperately needing to acquire a third baseman at the trade deadline.Make no mistake: If the Yankees can add a third baseman, they should. Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas are not the answer at the position, and upgrading that spot would be a win. The offense has not been the issue for the club for nearly the entirety of the 2025 season, though. Saturday night’s 12-9 win over the Atlanta Braves is a perfect example of what should be the club’s most pressing need before the trade deadline…

FANTASY BASEBALL WAIVER WIRE PICKUPSLuke Keaschall (2B Twins): Rostered in 11% of Yahoo leaguesAfter nearly three months off due to a fractured forearm suffered on a HBP, Keaschall is back playing baseball again and will resume partaking in official games as he kicks off a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. Most likely, he’ll stay there at least a week. If it doesn’t look like he’s missed a beat, he could rejoin the Twins afterwards. If he’s slow out of the gate, then maybe he’ll be optioned to the minors for a spell. Still, we’re going to hope…

Oleksandr Usyk revealed a hilarious nickname for his knockout punch after his dominant victory over Daniel Dubois at Wembley.

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxingSign up to our free sport email for all the latest newsSign up to our free sport email for all the latest newsOleksandr Usyk underlined his class as a generational talent in the ring with a superb fifth-round stoppage over Daniel Dubois at Wembley.The bout, a rematch of their controversial first clash in 2023, earned Usyk his 24th win and saw him become undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time. As the dust settles on his dominant victory over the Briton, attention is…

This might be the least surprising buyout of the offseason: Marcus Smart and the Washington Wizards have agreed to terms on a buyout, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN and since confirmed by multiple other reports.Once he clears waivers, Smart is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $10.5 million contract (for the bi-annual exemption), with the second year of that being a player option (the Lakers have to create a bit of cap space to make that signing, expect them to waive Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin in the coming days). Smart, 31,…

Nine months after his death, Fernando Valenzuela stands immortalized in a new mural on the loge‑level wall at Dodger Stadium — a vibrant fusion of art and legacy unveiled Saturday.Painted by Mexican American artist Robert Vargas, the mural shows Valenzuela tipping his cap to the sky in a Dodgers Mexican‑heritage jersey — featuring a green sleeve, red sleeve, white center — alongside two striking images of Valenzuela in his pitching stance. Vargas said the mural is meant to symbolize unity within the Latino community.Advertisement“I felt it very important to show that the Latino community has a place within these walls…

Jul 18, 2025, 05:00 AM ETThe transfer window is open across Europe, and business is starting to get done. What are ESPN’s reporters hearing about possible deals?Every Friday until September, we’ll bring you the latest updates and insights on the biggest transfer news.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesJuventus are linked with Jadon Sancho AND Marcus Rashford from Man United. Could they land both on the cheap?I think it’s highly unlikely that Juventus will get both players, for a number of reasons. Juve are not in a strong position financially, and their priority right now is…

Photo By – Imagn Images. Manny Pacquiao during a WBA welterweight world title boxing match at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The boxing world turns its eyes to Las Vegas tonight as Manny Pacquiao makes a stunning return to the ring, looking to reclaim glory by taking the WBA welterweight title from Mario Barrios. Pacquiao is chasing one last triumph before hanging up the gloves for good, but don’t expect the hard-hitting Barrios to hand over the belt as a -275 favorite.  Here are my best Pacquiao vs. Barrios predictions and free betting picks from the MGM Garden Arena in Las…

Turron DavenportJul 18, 2025, 02:15 PM ETCloseTurron Davenport covers the Tennessee Titans for ESPN since 2018. Turron is a former collegiate football player at Cheyney University and is a native of Philadelphia, and he has authored/co-authored four books. You can catch Turron on ESPN Radio on his show “Talking with TD.”NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A noose was found at the site of the Tennessee Titans’ new Nissan Stadium, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, which said Friday that they are investigating the incident.The Tennessee Builders Alliance, which is leading the stadium construction, said work at the site had been halted…

Todd ZolaJul 19, 2025, 08:30 PM ETCloseTodd Zola is contributing writer for fantasy baseball at ESPN, specializing in game theory and player analysis. Todd is a member of the FSWA Hall of Fame. He won LABR and Tout Wars championships in 2016.Check out all of our starting pitcher rankings and other lineup selection tools here to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions. MLB betting tips for each day’s slate of games will also be added in the morning. MLB game odds are provided by ESPN BET, and all fantasy advice is geared toward ESPN 10-team leagues with standard…