Daily Schmankerl: The aftermath of Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich; Joshua Kimmich to help facilitate move to FC Barcelona?; Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus to MLS?; Is Thomas Tuchel's baggage scaring off teams?; Mats Hummels throws good shade; and MORE!
Bayern Munich faced a 2-1 loss to Real Madrid despite a chance for an upset. [ more ]
Ex-MLS Man Suggests Lionel Messi Dropped The Ball Against Monterrey In CONCACAF Champions Cup
Herculez Gomez praises Lionel Messi for his performance in Inter Miami's win over Sporting KC, contrasting it with his display against Monterrey. [ more ]
Manchester United's manager Erik ten Hag believes the team is in a stronger position than last year due to the development of young players and more high-quality squad members. [ more ]
Braves Minor League Recap: Adam Maier throws complete game
Despite a disappointing 0-6 day for Atlanta Braves minor league baseball, individual performances like Jhancarlos Lara and Adam Maier stood out. [ more ]
Despite uncharacteristic grounding, Braves finish April on top
Despite being projected to be the best team in baseball, the Atlanta Braves finished April with the best record, a rare feat among top-projected teams. [ more ]
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 289 - Encouraging and Frustrating
The Islanders showed they can compete with top teams like the Hurricanes but faced bad luck again, needing to replicate their strong performance for a different outcome. [ more ]
Gary Neville thinks Bayern Munich could give Arsenal problems in the Champions League
Bayern Munich may still pose a challenge for Arsenal despite their current struggles in the Bundesliga.
Gary Neville believes Arsenal's recent performances show promise, but they might face difficulties against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. [ more ]
Adrian Houser and the quest to reduce loud contact
Adrian Houser's xFIP remained consistent in 2021 and 2023, but his performance varied significantly due to changes in pitch selection and effectiveness.
Houser's shift in pitch usage resulted in a drop in ground ball percentage, sinker effectiveness, and a rise in strikeout rate but also led to more hard-hit balls from opponents. [ more ]