The Cincinnati Reds have made notable strides in developing young talent, but their track record in free agency has often held the team back. Over the past decade, several high-profile signings have failed to deliver the impact the front office hoped for, creating financial burdens and limiting roster flexibility. One of the most frequently cited examples is the 2020 spending spree, highlighted by deals for Mike Moustakas and Shogo Akiyama. Both were intended to jump-start a struggling offense, yet neither produced consistently. Moustakas battled injuries and underperformance, while Akiyama never adjusted to MLB pitching as expected. The result was millions tied up in players who provided minimal return. Even earlier signings, such as Homer Bailey’s massive extension, linger as reminders of the risks the Reds have taken without adequate payoff. These missteps have often forced the team to rely heavily on prospects rather than supplementing them with reliable veteran help. As Cincinnati pushes to contend in a competitive NL Central, improving its free-agent evaluations will be essential. The Reds have the young core to compete—but only if future signings avoid the misfires that have too often defined their past. https://www.redlegnation.com/2016/06/29/pete-rose-the-paradoxical-king/ 

Myles Garrett is having an outstanding season, solidifying his place as one of the NFL’s most dominant defensive players. In a recent game against the Patriots, Garrett made history by recording five sacks, setting a new single-game franchise record for the Browns. So far this season, he’s been nearly unblockable. According to reports, he’s totaled 15 sacks, including 10 in his last three games, putting him on pace for possibly breaking the single-season sack record.  His consistent pressure has made life miserable for opposing quarterbacks, he leads the league in categories like pass-rush grade, total pressures, and pass-rush win rate. Garrett’s dominance goes beyond the stat sheet. He’s a disruptive force, often drawing double teams that free up his teammates and change how offenses game plan.  Even when the Browns struggle on offense, his performance remains a constant a reminder that he’s still one of the most feared pass rushers in the league. Source

The Ohio State Buckeyes just played the Indiana Hoosiers in the “BIG Ten Championship" and lost. The Buckeyes were the number one seed and the Hoosiers were seed number two. While the Buckeyes lost, the defense showed why they are the best in the nation by preventing the best offense in the nation to under 14 points. However, the offense once again did not hold up their part of the deal and only scored ten points just like they did against “ That Team Up North” last year when they were shocked with a 13-10 loss. The offense showed promise in most of the game, but they had trouble finishing their drives, often ending with a turnover. An example of this is when Julian Sayin failed to convert on a fourth and one after Ryan Day for some reason decided that passing on third and one was a better decision. However, this would keep happening throughout the game. While Ryan Day could be argued to be the best coach in Ohio State football history, he has been shown to play too passively in big games, and it has cost him over these past few years. Even though Ryan Day made many bad coaching decisions, the game actually should have still gone to overtime, but Jayden Fielding, the senior kicker for Ohio State, missed a chip shot field goal to hand the ball over to Indiana at the end of the game. In all, the Ohio State Buckeyes choked the game against Indiana through bad coaching, missed conversations, and missed field goals. Picture Source:Information Source:

The Ohio State Buckeyes are about to take on their last opponent before “The Game” with the “Team Up North.” They’re facing Rutgers, and they are easily the favorites to win the game. In fact, the mighty Buckeyes are currently the favorites to win the national championship for a second year in a row with their dominant roster, but it might not be as big of a cake walk as people think. For the past two games the Buckeyes’ wide receiver two, Carnell Tate, has been on the sideline watching. This has not stopped their momentum whatsoever though because of their star wide receiver one, Jeremiah Smith. However, there are now reports of Smith possibly joining Tate on the sideline for the Rutgers game for a mysterious injury. While this could end up being beneficial for him because it would give him a rest before “The Game,” it might cause the Buckeyes to struggle a bit against Rutgers. In all, the Buckeyes’ two mighty wide receivers have a problem that could cause some tension for Ohio State fans. Source Information: Picture Source: