Last week, The Athletic ranked a handful of things since the turn of the century, like individual teams, players, and head coaches. Naturally, Ohio State has ranked highly in just about every category. The Buckeyes have been the most consistent program in football over that span, with only one losing season (2011). Three of the program’s five seasons with fewer than 10 wins … [Read more...] about Has Ohio State Been the Best Program Since 2000?
Archives for May 2025
AFC Notes: Brian Callahan, Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars, Texans, Titans
Jaguars Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence is confident that new HC Liam Coen can help the team get back on track. “I really like the people we have here now,” Lawrence said, via the team’s website. “I love the system. I love the staff, the players that we brought in, along with the guys that were already here. I feel very confident in where we’re going and the trajectory we’re … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Brian Callahan, Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars, Texans, Titans
Athletics and Rays have struggled in the minor league ballparks that are their temporary homes
Two big league teams are playing in minor league ballparks this season. Tampa Bay was forced out of Tropicana Field after damage caused by Hurricane Milton. So the Rays are playing home games at the Yankees’ spring training base in Tampa. The Athletics left Oakland and are spending at least three seasons at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento before moving to a planned … [Read more...] about Athletics and Rays have struggled in the minor league ballparks that are their temporary homes
How’s Elvis Doing?
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Did the Astros do the right thing trading one of their all-time best relievers From 2018 to 2024, there were three things certain in Houston: Death, taxes, and Ryan Pressly coming in late in an Astros game to preserve a lead. He is fourth all-time in saves with 111 among Astros relievers behind Billy Wagner, Dave Smith, … [Read more...] about How’s Elvis Doing?
Ohtani leads off with homer for 2nd straight game for 2nd time in his major league career
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has hit a leadoff homer in consecutive games for the second time in his career. The reigning National League MVP drove a low, inside fastball from Cleveland’s Gavin Williams into the right-field stands for his major league-leading 19th homer of the season. It was Ohtani’s fifth leadoff homer this season and 17th since arriving in the majors from … [Read more...] about Ohtani leads off with homer for 2nd straight game for 2nd time in his major league career