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On the surface, the Athletics' past season looked like a clear step forward. It was their best season since 2021, with an offense capable of making many teams wary. Their 219 home runs—the seventh-highest in MLB—weren't the numbers of a team rebuilding. It was a sign of a team that knew how to score and press. Nick Kurtz was at the heart of that story. 36 home runs, AL Rookie of the Year, and the feeling that the A's had ... Read more

For weeks, Tanner Engstrand’s name hovered over Chicago like an unfinished sentence. Whenever the Bears’ vacant offensive coordinator job came up, his résumé was the first one fans connected to the dots. Familiarity with Ben Johnson. Detroit ties. Recent coordinator experience. On paper, it all lined up cleanly—almost too cleanly. Then, without warning, the speculation evaporated. Engstrand is headed to ... Read more

For weeks, Tanner Engstrand’s name hovered over Chicago like an unanswered question. As the Bears searched for a new offensive coordinator following Declan Doyle’s departure to Baltimore, Engstrand emerged as a logical—and increasingly popular—speculative fit. His past work with Ben Johnson in Detroit, familiarity with modern passing concepts, and sudden availability after leaving the Jets made the connection feel ... Read more

In the world of MLB, where every decision is scrutinized, it seemed the Seattle Mariners had shot themselves in the foot by letting Eugenio Suárez leave on a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds—a move that appeared to balance the budget, but could easily have drawn disapproval from fans. Suárez was a familiar part of Seattle's infield, and his departure could have left a significant void in their lineup. But then, ... Read more

In the world of MLB, where every decision is scrutinized, it seemed the Seattle Mariners had shot themselves in the foot by letting Eugenio Suárez leave on a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds—a move that appeared to balance the budget, but could easily have drawn disapproval from fans. Suárez was a familiar part of Seattle's infield, and his departure could have left a significant void in their lineup. But then, ... Read more