MLB’s unofficial checkpoint is one week away, and three teams have very different reasons to worry
Memorial Day is still one week away, but MLB is already reaching the point where early-season excuses start to disappear. The holiday has long worked…
Joe Kiemen Archives: 05/2026
Los Angeles Dodgers acquired a pitcher with a 6.69 ERA, and the reason should worry the rest of the NL
The Dodgers acquired Eric Lauer from Toronto on May 17th, and the move makes more sense as a warning than a headline. Los Angeles did…
The Cubs are 29-18 and in first place, but one short slump has the Brewers series carrying real weight
The Chicago Cubs remain at the top of the NL Central, but their weekend against the White Sox left them with a clear warning before…
The Braves won two straight series, and one overlooked issue is the only thing holding them back
The Atlanta Braves capped off a strong week with series wins over the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox, but there is still one short-term…
The hidden threat to Oklahoma City’s hot start: Jalen Williams’ hamstring explains it all
Oklahoma City hasn’t put a foot wrong this postseason. The Thunder swept the Lakers to extend their perfect start to 8-0, but that run has…
Why the Warriors just dumped the coaches that made Steve Kerr’s system work and what comes next
Steve Kerr’s new bench will look completely different The Golden State Warriors are not just making minor changes to their coaching staff. They are replacing…
Bombshell confession from Josh Harris on 76ers’ collapse — Here’s what he needs to do next
Philadelphia’s front-office shift isn’t the real issue The 76ers’ recent shake-up isn’t what’s dominating conversation in Philadelphia. It’s the growing sense that people are losing…
One false move: Why Jeff Hafley’s 2026 Dolphins could be done before December
Rest disadvantage looms over Dolphins’ schedule The biggest challenge for Miami’s 2026 schedule isn’t tied to any single matchup. It’s the fact that the Dolphins…
Wild gamble by Lions with rookie minicamp axed, OTAs now decide who survives
Why the Lions have opted out of the rookie minicamp The Detroit Lions have decided to skip the rookie minicamp, choosing a path that focuses…
Insider reveal: How drafting two tight ends could make the Jaguars unstoppable
Jaguars plan around 12 personnel with two rookies at tight end Jacksonville added two tight ends in this draft, but not just to give them…
