Soto previously appeared in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, and was one of the top hitters in the entire tournament.
In four WBC games in 2023, Soto led all players with a ridiculous 1.500 OPS, recording six hits in 15 at-bats, including two home runs, three doubles, and three RBI. In classic Soto style, he also walked three times.
Soto is coming of a debut season in Queens in which he finished third in MVP voting, posting a .921 OPS with 43 home runs, 105 RBI, 127 walks, and 38 stolen bases.
Along with Soto playing for Team Dominican Republic, fellow Mets Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes are set to pitch for Team USA.
Australia suffered the humiliation of its worst ever T20 loss in a 111-run defeat in the final game of the three match series against Pakistan in Lahore.
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Just one month after the NHLâs first outdoor game in Florida, itâs time for the second.
Tonight, Feb. 1, the Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFLâs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for the 2026 Stadium Series.
While initially, it was projected that temperatures would hover around 70 degrees in the hours leading up to puck drop, itâs going to be colder than expected with temperatures dropping into the high 30 degree range. To ensure the ice would remain frozen in the days leading up to the game, the NHL employed a climate controlled tent to maintain the iceâs integrity.
2026 NHL Stadium Series: what to know
Who: Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
When: Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Channel: ESPN
Streaming: Sling TV (try a 1-day pass)
The Bruins have played in five previous outdoor games, most recently in the 2023 Winter Classic at Fenway Park. They are 4-1 outdoors.
Tonightâs is the Lightningâs second game on the outdoor rink. They won their first, the 2022 Stadium Series in Nashville against the Predators.
2026 NHL Stadium Series start time
Puck drop at the 2026 NHL Winter Classic is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET tonight, Jan. 2.
If you arenât ready to commit to a full-on subscription and just want to tune into todayâs game, you can try a Sling TV Orange Day Pass. Priced at $4.99, youâll get 24 hours of access to all Sling TV Orange has to offer, including ESPN. Sling also offers weekend and week-long passes for its Orange plan, which offer between three and seven days of access.
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Where is the 2026 NHL Stadium Series?
The Bruins and Lightning will hit the ice on the field of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The stadium is the home of the NFLâs Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Dodgers FanFest 2026 is an annual reminder for fans that baseball is right around the corner. However, on Saturday at Chavez Ravine, the loudest presence was an absence.
For the first time since he was a wide-eyed 19-year-old draft pick, the Dodgers gathered without the man who had been their north star for nearly two decades. Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, former National League MVP, 11-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion, retired at the end of the 2025 season.
Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) celebrates with the Commissionerâs Trophy after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
In two weeks, that reality will sharpen.
When this current Dodgers squad report to Camelback Ranch for spring training, theyâll walk into a clubhouse that has never existed for them before. There will be no locker with No. 22 hanging above it. No early-morning sprints before a start. No laughter as he sings in the weight room, no more Kershaw Days at Dodger Stadium.
âObviously, weâre going to miss Clayton,â manager Dave Roberts said. âItâs a different ball club without him. When we get to spring training and Camelback and not seeing his locker where itâs been for 18 years is going to be different.â
Kershaw spent all 18 seasons with the Dodgers, a rarity in modern sports and a point of pride for an organization that watched him compile a 222-96 record, a Live Ball Era-best 2.54 ERA, 15 shutouts, and 3,000 strikeouts. He leaves second on the franchise wins list, just 11 behind Don Sutton, tied with Zack Wheat and Bill Russell for the most seasons ever played in Dodger blue. A first-ballot Hall of Famer in waiting, even if Cooperstown wonât say it out loud yet.
Oct 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) throws a pitch in the first inning for game one of the NLDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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âItâs going to be really weird not seeing him in there,â Mookie Betts said. âI also want him to enjoy his retirement. Itâs a new chapter in life, and something that heâs not going to be used to. I really want him to enjoy it, but I really want him to come see the boys as well.â
Freddie Freeman smiled, then paused, the memory still fresh in his mind. âI just saw my walk-off home run [in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series] and they showed Kersh running onto the field like a 5-year-old looking for candy,â Freeman said. âEveryone talks about Kershaw the Hall of Fame pitcher, what he meant to this organization, but the day-in-and-day-out inside the clubhouse, the joy he brings, him singing at the top of his lungs shirtless in the weight room â those are the things Iâll miss more. Itâs weird seeing Dodgers legends no longer walking around the clubhouse anymore.â
Will Smith put it more quietly. âIâm going to miss his presence each and every day,â he said. âHe keeps the mood light, but also is intense with everything he does. His legacy is going to carry on in the clubhouse.â
FLUSHING, NY â SEPTEMBER 13. Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches as the New York Mets play the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citifield. Friday, September 13th, 2019. (Photo by Anthony J. Causi) Anthony J Causi
Kershaw once joked he was on the âno-plan, plan.â That didnât last.
Team USA in the World Baseball Classic awaits, as does a new role on NBCâs Sunday Night Baseball. Heâll be around, Betts joked, hopefully not too critical of his former team.
Still, when spring arrives in Arizona, the silence will land first. The Dodgers will move forward. They always do.
Theyâll just do it without Kershaw standing there, reminding everyone what it meant to wear the uniform.
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Spring Training hasn't even started, and the Chicago White Sox have already taken their first L of 2026.
The Southsiders' social media account rung in the first day of Black History Month on Sunday with a timeline looking back "upon momentous firsts for the White Sox organization." Some of the more notable moments included Comiskey Park hosting the first Negro Leagues All-Star Game in 1933, Al Smith becoming the organization's first Black All-Star in 1960 and current manager Will Venable becoming the third Black White Sox manager in team history and one of two active Black managers in 2024.
Frank Thomas, the club's all-time leader in home runs (448), RBIs (1,465), runs scored (1,327), doubles (447), walks (1,466), on-base percentage (.427), slugging percentage (.568), and total bases (3,949), was absent aside from a brief mention under Dick Allen's MVP section. None of his franchise records, five All-Star appearances, four Silver Sluggers, AL batting title â or his streak of seven consecutive seasons with at least a .300 average, 100 RBIs, 100 runs scored, 100 walks and 20 home runs from 1991-1997 â were in the post.
And the Big Hurt himself noticed.
I Guess the black player who made you rich over there and holds all your records is forgettable! Donât worry Iâm taking Receipts!
"I Guess the black player who made you rich over there and holds all your records is forgettable!" he said in a reply to the post. "Donât worry Iâm taking Receipts!"
Thomas' tweet ratioed the White Sox with over 2,000 likes and 218 retweets compared to 264 likes and 88 retweets on the original post as of 2:00 p.m. ET.
With the Vancouver Canucks in a rebuild, time on ice will be something to keep an eye on game to game. Vancouver is no longer fighting for a playoff spot, and, based on the current lineup, has committed to getting younger players minutes in the NHL. One of those young players is defenceman Tom Willander, who, based on his recent play, deserves more ice time.
On this recent homestand, Willander averaged 13:57 of ice time. He surpassed the 17-minute mark twice in seven games, but also recorded under 14 minutes on two separate occasions. It is also important to note that Willander, like others on the team, was dealing with an illness for part of the homestand, which is why he only played seven of the eight games.
One positive development when it comes to Willander's ice time is that he is getting more opportunities on the power play. He averaged 1:30 with the man advantage during the homestand, which ranked second behind Zeev Buium among Canucks defenders. At the same time, Willander only averaged 18 seconds per game on the penalty kill as Vancouver is still relying heavily on experienced players while shorthanded.
Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs is a perfect example of the Canucks not using Willander enough. The 20-year-old played 16 minutes, which was the lowest amongst Vancouver defenders. Willander playing just 16 minutes is very surprising, as not only did he get some overtime shifts, but the game itself did not feature any special teams time.
Something else to keep an eye on outside of ice time is the number of shifts Willander has per game. On this homestand, he averaged 19.6 shifts per game, which ranked seventh out of the eight defencemen who played. At this point, Willander should be at or above 24 shifts per game, which has only happened three times in 43 games.
Jan 31, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tom Willander (5) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
While every game unravels differently, the Canucks are at a point where they need to be giving Willander more minutes. Not only has he earned them, but now is the time to see if he 20-year-old can handle a bigger role at the NHL level. Ultimately, Willander should be averaging at least 18 minutes a game for the rest of the season and should also get more of an opportunity on the penalty kill.
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Near the end of the Dodgersâ annual Fanfest event on Saturday afternoon, a sudden buzz arose in the crowd.
Over the Dodger Stadium speakers, fans heard the familiar sounds of a high-pitched trumpet. They started clapping to the beat of what will soon become a common ballpark tune.
Edwin DĂaz, the teamâs new closer and $69 million free-agent signing this winter, wasnât personally in attendance. But on the unofficial start day of a new and highly anticipated 2026 season, his Timmy Trumpet entrance song was already whipping Chavez Ravine into a frenzy.
Edwin DĂaz speaks during his introduction as a new member of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) AP
It was a reminder of how, even for a franchise with back-to-back World Series titles, another big winter spending spree has re-energized the club.
Much like their teamâs fans, Dodgers players have watched in amazement at the way the organization has continued stockpiling talent over the last several offseasons.
Such moves helped build this current Dodger dynasty, netting everyone from Shohei Ohtani to Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow. They have also turned the Dodgers into villains, with their $400 million payroll becoming the bane of the rest of the sport.
Inside the clubhouse, however, this winterâs newest additions ââ namely, DĂaz and $240 million outfielder Kyle Tucker ââ have served another purpose ahead of the teamâs three-peat bid.
Dodgers players didnât exactly need more motivation, or a reminder of the opportunity in front of them.
But seeing more big names walk through the door, âit injects energy into us,â first baseman Freddie Freeman said. âTo go out and keep getting the best players year in and year out, even when youâre winning the World Series, itâs refreshing. It just really shows you that our organization, our front office, our ownership group wants to win every single year. To be a part of that, itâs special.â
Jan 21, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker (23) is introduced to the media during a press conference at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
This has become something of an annual dynamic for the Dodgers in recent years.
Each season, they are saddled with lofty expectations. Anything short of another World Series has long been seen as a failure. That kind of environment presents an ever-present pressure, and the threat of mental fatigue over the slog of a long regular season.
The infusion of new blood, however, has come to provide an important internal reset.
âItâs huge in the sense that youâre getting the talent,â manager Dave Roberts said of this winterâs signings of DĂaz and Tucker. âBut the other part is, youâre getting a couple guys that havenât won a championship (with us) ⌠Having guys that havenât had that feeling, that taste, infused with a lot of the guys that we already have here, I think thatâs great.â
Third baseman Max Muncy, now the longest-tenured player in the organization following Clayton Kershawâs retirement this offseason, was speaking to reporters Saturday when DĂazâs entrance song made its Chavez Ravine debut.
He said adding players of that caliber is a reminder to the rest of the roster.
âIt always sends a message to the players: Weâre here to win,â he explained. âItâs not, âOh, we won one. Weâre good now.â Itâs, âWe want to keep winning.â And for us as players, when we see that, you have to understand and know that we canât just take this year off because we won last year. We have to keep going and get better.â
FILE â New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sept. 27, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) AP
Veteran infielder Miguel Rojas echoed that sentiment, describing the âsense of urgencyâ such moves create for a new campaign, especially after a long October run and short offseason of recuperation.
âItâs going to push ourselves,â he said. âOlder players need to continue to get better. Younger players need to earn their spot. And I think thatâs going to be a good competition, a good vibe and a good atmosphere in the clubhouse.â
The Dodgers wouldnât be in such a position, of course, had it not been for their biggest recent signing of all in Ohtani, whose heavily deferred contract structure and revenue-driving celebrity status have enabled much of the clubâs recent spending.
âWhen I signed with the Dodgers, I had conversations with (owner) Mark Walter and (president of baseball operations) Andrew Friedman, in terms of making sure we would be in position to continue to add players,â Ohtani said through an interpreter. âIâm sure from a fanâs perspective, theyâre ecstatic to see something like this.â
And on Saturday, it was clear that feeling was reverberating among his teammates, as well, setting the tone for a 2026 season in which the Dodgers will be pursuing history, and re-energized by the new pieces theyâve enlisted to help accomplish it.
âItâs why everyone wants to be a Dodger,â Muncy said. âThey see that itâs just all about winning. Itâs never about, âOh, weâre good.ââ
The Buffalo Sabres have made some changes to their roster.
The Sabres have announced that they have recalled forward Isak Rosen from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Rochester Americans. In addition, the Sabres shared that defenseman Zac Jones has been reassigned to Rochester.Â
Rosen is having an excellent season in the AHL with Rochester, so it is not too surprising to see him get another chance on Buffalo's roster. In 28 games with the Amerks this season, the 2021 first-round pick has recorded 20 goals, 12 assists, and 33 points.Â
Rosen has also played in 13 games so far this season with the Sabres, where he has set new career highs with three goals, four assists, and seven points.Â
Jones, on the other hand, has yet to play a game this season for the Sabres, even though he has been called up to the NHL roster multiple times. In 32 games this season with the Amerks, the 5-foot-11 blueliner has recorded six goals, 31 assists, and 37 points.Â
The sellout crowd at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday afternoon was primed from the get-go to explode in cheers for their Red Wings, who were facing the former heated rival Colorado Avalanche.
However, a good majority of the fans had already decided to get a head start on the traffic by the midway point of the third period in what was ultimately a 5-0 Avalanche win over the Red Wings.
Those that remained behind let out a few noticeable boos as time ticked away in regulation
The crowd wasnât the only group feeling it. Several Red Wings players showed visible frustration after Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood shut down their scoring chances, while their power play came up empty and their passing lacked crispness.
Afterward, head coach Todd McLellan said that any visible frustration on the part of the players was earned by their performance, while also noting that it's on them to come up with the solution.
"There was frustration, but we earned it, and we deserved it," he said. "That can change just through our play and execution."
"They're (the Avalanche) a real good hockey club, and they're going to do some things to you that you're not comfortable with," he continued. "They're going to score some goals. But if you let frustration drag you down even deeper, you'll end up with exactly what we got."
All season long, McLellan has preached the importance of mental fortitude to avoid letting a rough stretch of play, which happens to every NHL team over the course of a long 82-game campaign, snowball out of control.
Never one to let his players off the hook, McLellan emphasized the need for a stronger start to games, as the Red Wings surrendered the first goal against in each of their last three outings, which all resulted in losses.
"One (reason) is lack of focus, and if thereâs lack of focus, then thatâs on all of us to get it back and make sure weâre executing," he said. "It could be you get stale with linemates, and itâs not working. It could be complacency that slips in, and youâre okay with whatâs going on.
And thatâs wrong, so we have to fix that."
Detroit gets a shot at a course correction Monday night in Denver when they face the Avalanche again.
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PARIS (AP) â Midfielder Noah Nartey made an immediate impact at his new club by scoring Sunday on his Ligue 1 debut to lead Lyon to a 10th consecutive win across all competitions.
In a match of few chances for both teams, Nartay broke the deadlock in the 37th minute as Lyon beat Lille 1-0 to climb to fourth place in the French league, level on points with third-placed Marseille.
The 20-year-old Danish player signed a five-year contract with Lyon last month, joining from Brondby.
Lille dominated the first half and Nartay showed his solid defensive skills. He then displayed his composure to send a low shot between the legs of the Lille goalkeeper. That capped a fine move by Ruben Kluivert, who had rushed down the the left flank then set up his teammate with a precise cut-back pass at the penalty spot.
âI'm proud of the team, we worked hard,â Kluivert said. âLille was good, but we were better.â
Nartay's goal extended Lille's losing streak to a fourth consecutive Ligue 1 match, with Bruno GĂŠnĂŠsio's team in fifth place, seven points behind Lyon.
Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain played at Strasbourg later Sunday and is looking to move back to the top. Lens reclaimed the lead with a 1-0 win against Le Havre on Friday.
Forget about Nazem Kadri reuniting with the Colorado Avalanche.
Any trade with the Calgary Flames would demand a significant return, and the team acquiring Kadri would be taking on the remaining four years of his $7 million-per-season contract.
While the Avalanche certainly have the assets to meet Calgaryâs demands, doing so would likely come at a steep cost to Coloradoâs long-term flexibilityâand, more importantly, its chances of competing for a Stanley Cup.
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Even if the Flames were to retain 25% of Kadriâs $7 million annual salary, the Avalanche would still be responsible for $5.25 million through the 2028â29 NHL seasonâassuming the Flames were even willing to be generous.
Kadri is typically a second-line center, but he wouldnât be replacing Brock Nelson, who was recently named to Team USA for the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games. At 34, Nelson is on pace for one of the best seasons of his career, projected to finish with a career-high 43 goals and 31 assists for 74 points. For context, his previous career-high in points was 75, set with the New York Islanders during the 2022â23 campaign.
Kadri himself posted a career-high 87 points during the 2021â22 season with the Avalanche, tallying 28 goals and 59 assists in 71 regular-season gamesâa season that culminated in a Stanley Cup championship for Colorado. After the Avalanche were unable to re-sign him, he joined the Flames. While he has put up solid numbers in Calgary, he isnât quite the player he once was.
How are we feeling about Nazem Kadri?
For me, he looks like the Kadri from the end of the 22-23 season. He looks disinterested and he's making a lot of careless plays with the puck
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Although Kadri could certainly boost production on the third line, the Avalancheâs depth remains their greatest strength. And if Colorado were to pursue a trade, you could likely kiss Parker Kelly goodbye, Ross Colton is probably gone, top prospect Mikhail Gulyayev could be included, and a draft pick might also be on the table.
Teams That Could Snag Kadri
Even if the Avalanche were willing to go all-in, the bigger question remains: whatâs the point? Trading solely to block another team rarely makes sense.
Recent reports indicate that the Central Divisionâs Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild are showing interest in the 35-year-old forward. The Stars need little introduction: the Avalanche have historically struggled against them in the playoffs, losing five of seven series.
That might tempt some fans to argue for trading for Kadri just to keep him out of Dallasâ hands. But thatâs a risky approach. Making a major financial decision just to block one team ignores the bigger pictureâyou still have to contend with other playoff contenders. Take the Wild, for example: theyâre steadily closing in on the top spot that the Avalanche have long held.
Over the past month, while Colorado has hit a rough patch, Minnesota has continued to improve. At 32-14-10, the Wild have 74 pointsâjust seven behind the Avalanche, who sit at 36-8-9 with 81 points.
Nazem Kadri has informed the Flames that he is open to being moved, per @TheFourthPeriod.
The Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild are among the teams that have kicked the tires on Kadri before. pic.twitter.com/GPDfwjMOga
If one of those teams ends up with Kadri, would it be disappointing? Perhaps, from a nostalgic perspectiveâbut the Avalanche have their own battle to fight. No one will forget the 2022 team and what they accomplished, but the focus must remain on the present.
Chris MacFarland is probably working on a savvy trade as we speak and who knows, we could be wrong on the Kadri situation altogether. Letâs see what this team does to get even better.
A Sunday trade between the Hawks and Trail Blazers appears to be the precursor to future trades.
Atlanta is sending sharpshooting guard Vit Krejci to Portland for promising big man Duop Reath, as well as two second-round picks (the Hawks' own 2027 pick and the Knicks' pick in 2030), a story first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN.
Krejci is a 6'8" guard averaging 9 points a game while shooting 42.3% from 3-point range this season, but he became a player Atlanta could move on from after acquiring Corey Kispert in the Trae Young trade (so the Hawks got a couple of picks for him). Krejci is on a very team-friendly contract, making $2.3 million this season with a non-guaranteed $2.7 million on the books for next season.
In Atlanta, Reath, who is out for the season following foot surgery, could well be waived to open a roster spot (the Hawks have another big man in N'Faly Dante out for the season due to injury, he is the other candidate to be let go, but Dante is under contract for another season while Reath is a free agent this summer).
In Portland, this seems like a trade that sets up another trade. Not that the Trail Blazers couldn't use Krejci, the Blazers have the worst 3-point shooting percentage in the league (33.4%), and the Czech guard can shoot the rock.
But the Trail Blazers are now up against the luxury tax and they will be looking to reduce payroll. The Blazers have a full 15 roster spots filled, but they want to convert two two-way players â Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko â to regular contracts. Something has to give.
MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 23: Henry Bolte #75 of the Athletics bats during a spring training game against the Colorado Rockies at HoHoKam Stadium on February 23, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Justine Willard/Athletics/Getty Images) | Getty Images
*In an effort to make the nomination voting easier for everyone, I will comment, âNOMINATIONSâ, and you may reply to that with your picks and upvote the player youâd like to see on the next nominee list.
Well he finally got his spot on our annual list. Outfielder Henry Bolte comes in as the obvious pick for the sixth-best prospect in the Aâs system. The righty-swinging Bolte had a great all-around year this past season, demolishing Double-A pitching before a brief promotion to Triple-A. He faced some challenges at that next level but still held his own as a relatively young player against better pitching. While he may need another couple of months with the Aviators the speedy outfielder could be a legitimate option for the Athletics in the outfield this summer and looks like a potential contributor when the Aâs open their new stadium.
The next nominee was a close vote but corner infielder Tommy White just eked out the win this time around. The former second-round pick has a strong right-handed bat but there are major questions about his ability to remain at the hot corner. With Nick Kurtz sticking around for the next few years at first base and Brent Rooker locked in as the DH White is going to need to show improvement at third base if he wants to get to the big leagues with the Aâs.
The process for this public vote is explained below. Please take a moment to read this before participating:
Please only vote for one. The player with the most votes at the end of voting will win the ranked spot. The remaining four players move on to the next ballot where they are joined by a new nominee.
In the comments, below the official voting, the community will nominate players to be put onto the ballot for the next round. The format for your comment should be âNomination: Player Nameâ.
If a prospect is traded, his name will be crossed out, and all other players will be moved up a space. If a prospect is acquired, a special vote will be put up to determine where that player should rank.
The voting continues! Which Aâs prospect do the fans believe is the #7 player in the system? Hereâs a quick rundown on each nomineeâ the scouting grades (on a 20-to-80 scale) and scouting reports come from MLB Pipeline.
Whiteâs right-handed power is legitimate and he can hit the ball a long way to all fields thanks to his strength and bat speed. He might be known for his home run totals but heâs a better overall hitter than people think, finding the barrel consistently and limiting strikeouts. His knack for contact can lead to him expanding his strike zone, but he doesnât swing and miss very often.
It will be Whiteâs bat that carries him to the big leagues. Heâs a well-below-average runner who likely lacks the range and tools to stick at third base, where he toiled as a sophomore and junior, earning praise for playing through a shoulder injury at LSU in 2023. Heâs likely headed to first base long term, which could give the Aâs a glut of serious offensive talent between him and first-rounder Nick Kurtz.
At the plate, Morii features a smooth left-handed swing with tremendous balance. His power stands out, as he clubbed 45 home runs as a high schooler. He is considered an advanced hitter with good barrel control. On the mound, his fastball has been clocked as high as 95 mph and sits around 92-93. He also brings a splitter with nasty movement, a true 12-to-6 curveball and a tighter slider with solid bite and depth, though that offering will probably require some fine-tuning. Having only been pitching with regularity for less than two years, Moriiâs arm is relatively fresh as he enters the organization.
Moriiâs high-octane throwing arm plays well at shortstop, but some evaluators see a possibility of moving to third base as his 6-foot-1 frame fills out. While scouts see Moriiâs long-term future in the batterâs box, the Aâs plan on giving him every opportunity to succeed as a two-way player, with excitement already building over his impressive physical traits and desire to become one of the next great players out of Japan.
Itâs not often that teenage prospects launch home runs. But Colome has a tendency to get to that jumpy pop with frequency, consistently leveraging his swing well â so well in fact, that one evaluator mentioned the most recent occasion on which he saw an international prospect continually get to their launch point in such a manner was Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Colome is a right-handed hitter with explosive hands and a solid contact rate, although he has been known to be a tad aggressive in the box as a means of getting to said power.
Something of an athletic marvel at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds at age 16, Colome is an agile athlete who shows a lot of lateral quickness. The fluidity of his movements and strong arm led to a Manny Machado comparison being hung on him defensively. Much like the seven-time All-Star, Colome may move off short as his frame fills out, but heâs a tremendously dedicated worker and has the feet, soft hands and instincts to stick at the premium position.
The Aâs believe Echavarriaâs stuff played better than the overall numbers might suggest. His fastball reached 98 mph and sat 95-96 with good ride up in the zone. The issue was struggling to command his arsenal when he would fall behind in counts. His mid-80s slider flashes plus, and his upper-80s changeup continues to improve. He also throws a two-seamer in the 92-93 mph range. He clearly dealt with some control issues, but the Aâs are not at all sounding the alarm, instead patiently working with the teenager on adjustments.
Echavarria profiles as a starter for the long-term with his 6-foot-1 frame and sound delivery. Previously having shown an ability to consistently throw all of his offerings for strikes prior to the Draft, he will continue to work to rediscover that control in his second season of pro ball.
A switch-hitting shortstop, Montero has shown the ability to impact the ball from both sides of the plate, with his natural right-handed swing more direct to the ball, though his left-handed swing is more picturesque and he obviously gets more plate appearances from that side. He has the chance to hit for average and power, with a solid approach that has allowed him to walk more than he strikes out for much of the summer.
Last year, Montero was slower and less athletic, but attention to conditioning and nutrition has helped him get leaner and stronger. An average runner, Montero has the instincts and actions to stick at shortstop for a long time, with a solid and accurate arm. If his body gets bigger as he matures â he played all of 2025 at age 18 â he could move to the hot corner, but the Aâs donât see that in his future. What they are hoping for is that he comes to instructs this year and stays in the United States as one of the better prospects to come out of their Dominican academy in some time.
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All eyes are on LeBron James and a possible Madison Square Garden finale when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the New York Knicks tonight.
However, New York isn’t going to let “The King” steal the show, especially not All-Star guard Jalen Brunson.
My Lakers vs. Knicks predictions see potential in Brunson’s playmaking, featuring buyback value on his assist prop.
Here are my best NBA picks for Sunday, February 1, with tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. ET on NBC.
Lakers vs Knicks prediction
Lakers vs Knicks best bet: Jalen Brunson Over 5.5 assists (-120)
Jalen Brunson’s passing prowess has slimmed over the past month.
After averaging around seven assists through November and December, the New York Knicks guard dished out just 4.4 dimes per game in January and closed out the month by finishing Under his total in seven straight.
Brunson’s potential assists went from 11.7 per game to 8.0 in those seven outings, with Brunson converting only half of those chances for 4.0 assists.
Brunson has failed to record more than six dimes in a game during that stretch, and that’s pulled his assist market down to 5.5 O/U.
Tonight’s tilt with the Los Angeles Lakers offers a good spot to buy back the Over, considering the Lakers allow the sixth most assists per game on the season, with that metric spiking to 30.3 over the past three contests. L.A. also gives up a high assist-to-FGM rate, especially on the road (65.6%).
Brunson is a handful for any defender, but the Lakers don’t have anyone who can hang with the mighty guard when he wants to attack the paint.
Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura are below-average defenders, and Austin Reaves, who is questionable, has been sidelined with a calf injury since Christmas.
New York’s offense thrives on spot-up shooting, and Brunson’s dribble penetration will draw help defenders and gift wing shooters with extra space on those kickout passes.
Despite his dip in assists, his projections vs. L.A. remain positive. His assist tally ranges from 6.0 to 7.4 dimes tonight, with my number at 6.6. That should have the Over 5.5 assists priced around -170.
Lakers vs Knicks same-game parlay
New York is riding a five-game winning streak and has covered in each of those games.
Mikal Bridges benefits from Brunson's playmaking, with projections north of 16 points.
Over/Under: Over 229.5 (-105) | Under 229.5 (-115)
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How to watch Lakers vs Knicks
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Date
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Tip-off
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
NBC
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The Winnipeg Jets are quietly turning things around at a point in the season when many had already written them off as a playoff contender.
After a deflating 4â1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, the Jets responded with a statement win Saturday night, edging the back to back defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 2â1. While Florida is also enduring a challenging season and currently sits outside the playoff picture, defeating a team of that caliber could provide a significant momentum boost for Winnipeg.
The Jets have been collecting points when it matters most. They have earned at least one point in 10 of their last 14 games, posting a 7â4â3 record over that stretch. That mark is stronger than several current playoff teams, including the Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild, Seattle Kraken, and New York Islanders.
Winnipeg appears to be playing its best hockey at a critical time. Although the organization has been expected to sell off some assets, Fourth Period insider David Pagnotta reported recently that the Jets could also explore adding pieces if the price is right.
At 22â25â7, Winnipeg sits eight points out of a playoff spot and the road ahead will not be easy. The Jets are entering what looks to be their toughest stretch of the season with upcoming games against the Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, and Anaheim Ducks. If they can survive that portion of the schedule, they could put themselves in position to make a serious push toward a playoff berth.
There are also opportunities ahead that the Jets will need to capitalize on. The schedule includes two games against the Vancouver Canucks, along with single matchups versus the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues, and Nashville Predators. To remain in the hunt, Winnipeg will almost certainly need to win the majority, if not all, of those contests.
The next 13 to 14 games will be telling in determining whether this team can pull off a late season surge. Complicating matters is the timing of the trade deadline, as the Jets have just seven games remaining before decisions must be made on the teamâs direction. If Winnipeg hopes to add reinforcements for a playoff run, winning now is essential.
With the Olympic trade freeze set to begin Wednesday, league wide activity is expected to pick up in the coming days. As a result, the Jets could be among the teams making notable moves as they attempt to turn a once written off season into something more.
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