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Still, -0.3 fWAR isn’t exactly easy to accomplish for any middle of the field player.

Shockingly, new Will Ferrell series “The Hawk” getting absolutely savaged by critics.

“July 17 - Fox Sports continued a record-breaking week in TV soccer viewership when Argentina's narrow victory over England on Wednesday was the most-watched World Cup semifinal in English-language history, Variety ‌reported. Argentina's 2-1 win averaged 15.063 million viewers on Fox, crushing the mark set just one day earlier when Spain shut out France 2-0 in Tuesday's semifinal and averaged 11.462 million viewers. Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi, facing off in Atlanta ⁠against England and its star striker Harry Kane, peaked with 22.177 million viewers from 4:45-5 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Fox averaged 6.531 million viewers for the 2022 World Cup semifinals. The France-Morocco semifinal in December 2022 in Qatar drew 6.595 million viewers on Fox, the record for English-language broadcasts of World Cup semifinals until this week. Radio Times reported that England's match Wednesday was the most-watched live ‌TV ⁠broadcast in the United Kingdom in 2026. The broadcast peaked at 24 million viewers -- 85% of all TV viewing at the time -- and averaged 22.1 million on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.” https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/argentina-england-world-cup-ratings-15-million-fox-1236813261/

“But baseball? Too many regular-season broadcasts feel like they are fulfilling a contractual obligation. Game 94 isn’t Game 7. But television doesn’t have to treat it like Game 94, either. Everything doesn’t need to be louder or faster. Everything certainly does not need another graphic flying across the screen. There were things the World Cup didn’t do perfectly. Afternoon kickoff times weren’t ideal for North American viewers. FIFA’s expanded tournament occasionally felt like someone looked at a successful idea and said, “You know what this needs? Thirty-two more games.” Sports commissioners are remarkably consistent that way. But the television product? American broadcast executives should have been taking notes. Not because soccer is somehow superior. Because great television is great television. The World Cup reminded us that the biggest moments do not need to be manufactured. They need to be recognized. That’s a lesson every producer, director, and announcer should remember before the NFL season begins. Sometimes the best television isn’t created in the production truck. It’s already happening on the field. The smartest thing everyone can do is trust it.”

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/articles/fifa-world-cup-experience-teaches-040200322.html

No idea why formatting is so hard with an iPad, can no longer use mobile for some reason… 135. Weingartner, 198. Eric Segura, 213. Casteel, 214. Scolari, 242. Cam Johnson Fennell Burdette Xavier

Battery Power2026 MLB Draft: Final Top 500 Consensus RankingsThe consensus Top 500 players in tomorrow’s 2026 MLB Draft from six different sources.This list averaged the six most reputable Top 500 lists out there together 9 out of the Top 250, including 4 out of top 60 Prosek Thome Volchko Contreras Schaffner UNC Gasparino C.Beck Indiana State Roberts, Jr. Santarelli Slightom C.Wiggins Weingartner Segura Casteel Scolari 242.CJohns

Braves did all that maneuvering with #1/2 and 8-10 ($1500) picks to go way over on slots 3/6/11 But many had slotted AJ Gracia is the 20s.

Atlanta Braves On SIBraves Set Record When Signing 2026 Draft ClassThe Atlanta Braves did what they had to do in order to put pen to paper on who they feel is a prime draft pick

Lindor is available too? That would be a shocker… Soto didn’t help the Padres THAT much and cost them Wood Abrams Gore. Very similar to Devers in many respects in terms of a positive/negative clubhouse presence. Everyone has noted how happy/together the Sox team is…look no further than Boston moving away from Marcelo Mayer and going with the always smiling and optimistic underdog story Anthony Seigler (their Antonacci) at second base. Brewers might have made a mistake there, but already had Turang and preferred to add David Hamilton at third for Durbin.

Vargas was like 155-165 pounds when they acquired him. He hardly looked good in a uniform at that point…he looked more like a malnourished refugee.

Grant Cleavinger’s brother, 2026 Univ.Nebraska udfa, Garrett, has a long big league history, drafted by Rays in 2015.

Sonny Gray is definitely off the table. Someone like SFG’s Mahle…although Toronto could put Bieber and Scherzer out there if things go south if they’re looking for bigger names. Ofc going from SFG to GRF might not lead to the most desirable results. Need sinkerball/splitter guys.

“After nailing the top pick, Chicago snagged prep infielder—and Jim Thome’s son—Landon Thome at No. 34, and one of the best prep bats in the class at No. 41 with the selection of Cole Prosek. Both guys are plus hitters with good raw power. Georgia righty Joey Volchko was a value pick at No. 77; high-upside prep outfielder Alex Weingartner was a good addition at No. 166; and I like prep righty Kyle Casteel, whom they landed in the 11th round. If they managed to get him signed, it could be a major steal. The White Sox had a massive bonus pool and attacked this draft with aggression. On paper, it’s the best class anyone hauled in this year.“ Any word on #15 OU’s Cam Johnson and their last pick that most don’t expect to sign?

White Sox lauded Braves Brewers Mets ripped SI2026 MLB Draft Winners and Losers: White Sox Nailed It, R...Now that the dust from the rest of All-Star week has settled, let’s look at some of the most exciting (and disappointing) draft classes.

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Might make more sense to play Bonemer at second...leave Antonacci in the outfield, as Sam profiles as just an average 2B and a notch or two below Meidroth. Colson 3B/SS/DH Roch SS Bonemer 2B/3B/DH Vargas 1B/3B/DH Mune ??? Carlson and Meidroth ???

Current core doesn't have quite as many superstar ceilings...but overall possess the higher floors across the board. That said, Vargas/Colson/Mune all have been great at various points this year. And right now it feels like the depth is tremendous everywhere but CF and across the pitching staff. Biggest "worries" positionally are Antonacci vs. Meidroth and the catching spot...at least ATM. Not exactly team killing issues. That said, Bonemer and Roch could be huge movers to push it over the top, and then there's always the Mune wild card, too. What ranking did Baseball America give to the various drafts?

https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/mlb-all-star-game-2026-for-fans-and-players-alike-sandlot-tribute-makes-for-an-unforgettable-all-star-moment-055730269.htm Sandlot recreation getting a lot of praise...albeit two mins too long. Overlap with underdog Nats/JPL starter out of baseball...just as easily?could have been Tristan Peters or Riley O'Brien or Cade Smith （udfa covid pick).

https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/mlb-all-star-game-2026-for-fans-and-players-alike-sandlot-tribute-makes-for-an-unforgettable-all-star-moment-055730269.htm Sandlot recreation getting a lot of praise...albeit two mins too long. Overlap with underdog Nats/JPL starter out of baseball...just as easily?could have been Tristan Peters or Riley O'Brian or Cade Smith （udfa covid pick).

If the sportwriters had the only voice in the MVP decision, why were they promoting the fan vote?

Carlos Rodriguez and Barfield weren't quoted...but they were/have been cited by Shirley and others during those All Access Fri interview nights.

Current core doesn't have quite as many superstar ceilings...but overall possess the higher floors across the board. That said, Vargas/Colson/Mune all have been great at various points this year. And right now it feels like the depth is tremendous everywhere but CF and across the pitching staff. Biggest "worries" positionally are Antonacci vs. Meidroth and the catching spot...at least ATM. Not exactly team killing issues. That said, Bonemer and Roch could be huge movers to push it over the top, and then there's always the Mune wild card, too.

Madrigal and Vaughn might not have survived the Sox clubhouse visits, had they been invited.... Would also have been interesting to see how/when they eliminated Lackey from consideration, as well as Flora.

"After graduating from Solon High School in suburban Cleveland, Passan attended the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, where he wrote for The Daily Orange and graduated in 2002 with a degree in journalism." Joe Posnanski was one of the last great baseball writers. He wrote for the Augusta Chronicle in the mid 90s before moving to the KC Star. Passan's at least in the top 25%, and has some of the best sources in the game...