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Michael Carpenter

Michael is a California kid, living in Arizona as a graduate of The Cronkite School of Journalism, Forks Up. He believes Yadier Molina will be in the Hall, and Dez caught it. Michael njoys spending his free time with his amazing wife and two beautiful daughters or playing video games. You can find him on Twitter @_MCSports.

Former MLB player joins University of Arkansas football team as walk-on

After spending a decade playing professional baseball, 28-year-old Monte Harrison has committed to play wide receiver for the University of Arkansas football team this upcoming season.

Three players who need to improve for the Astros to contend in 2024

These three players need to get it going if the Astros hope to get back on track after a disappointing start to the 2024 season.

Three players who need to improve for the Blue Jays to contend in 2024

Here are three players who need to turn things around if the Blue Jays are going to turn things around in 2024.

Three players who need to improve for the Cardinals to contend in 2024

The Cardinals are off to a disappointing start in 2024. Here are three players that need to pick it up if the team hopes to turn it around.

Bobby Hurley and the Sun Devils land highest-ranked recruit in school history

After a disappointing 14-18 season, the Sun Devils have been hard at work trying to replenish a roster that lost seven players to the transfer portal.

Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard joins elite postseason company

One of the best defensemen in the NHL, Evan Bouchard has been even better in the postseason to begin his career.

Athletics closer Mason Miller is becoming a must-watch player

Mason Miller has become one of the most exciting pitchers in baseball.

Are Cardinals headed for another last-place finish?

Coming off a season that saw them take last place in their division for the first time since 1990, the St. Louis Cardinals 2024 season has not been the rebound year the franchise hoped for.

Arizona State quarterback enters transfer portal after one season in Tempe

A four-star recruit out of California, the QB spent his freshman year with the Sun Devils, opening the 2023 season as the starter. 

NBA hands Raptors forward a lifetime ban for his part in betting scandal

Finding himself in the middle of a betting scandal, the NBA has banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life.

Nationals outfielder Jesse Winker looking like his old self

After looking like he was on his way out of the league, Washington Nationals outfielder Jesse Winker has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball to begin the 2024 season.

Three pitchers off to alarming starts in 2024

These pitchers haven't met expectations early in the 2024 season.

This pitcher is now the top name on the most anticipated MLB debut list

He has become the most anticipated pitching debut since Stephen Strasburg made his MLB debut with the Nationals in 2010.

Dodgers pitcher showing signs of old self while rehabbing for return

He has not pitched in MLB action in over 22 months while recovering from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

Skip Schumaker's time with Marlins might be coming to an end

With the Miami Marlins finally ending their nine-game losing streak to begin the season on Sunday, reigning National League Manager of the Year Skip Schumaker could be nearing the end of his time leading the club next season or possibly sooner. 

With their latest loss, the Blues will need a miracle to make the playoffs

The Blues are trailing the Los Angeles Kings by seven points for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

Who will step up for Rangers in absence of Josh Jung?

The Rangers have already been dealt some adversity in 2024 and will need someone to step up as they defend their World Series title.

Watch: Astros' Ronel Blanco dominates Blue Jays for first no-hitter of 2024

Five games into the 2024 season, we have the first no-hitter of the year.

Three hitters off to scorching starts after MLB's opening weekend

With the opening weekend of the 2024 MLB season over, plenty of players have made an immediate impact, including a few that have shown unexpected production for their teams.

Watch: Red Sox outfielder Tyler O’Neill makes MLB history on Opening Day

Acquired this offseason in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, the outfielder wasted no time making history in his new uniform.

Bobby Witt Jr. and friends look to usher in a new era of Royals baseball in 2024

In an AL Central division that is ripe for the taking, the Royals could be one of baseball's biggest surprises in 2024. 

Reds relying on familiar face amid depleted infield depth

The Cincinnati Reds were expected to enter the 2024 season with an abundance of middle infielders, but things haven't panned out that way. As a result, the team will hope a familiar face will be able to step up.

Diamondbacks forced to start the season with a new face at closer

Just days before the start of the regular season, the Arizona Diamondbacks will be without closer Paul Sewald for the foreseeable future.

It's time for Cardinals to admit this offseason addition was a mistake

In his three starts this spring, the righty is 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA.

Three hitters that have shined during spring training

We are about a week away from Opening Day and that means rosters are starting to take shape and players are being told what level they will start the new season. While spring training isn't the only factor in making these decisions, having a standout performance can help bolster your chances of making the team out of camp.