deskgameDALLAS — Before shocking the baseball world by agreeing to a $765 million deal with the Mets, Juan Soto heard from close friends urging him to stick with the Yankees.
deskgameThe Mets didn’t dip into their minor league system to chase big names over the last two seasons, and Stearns has been known for his keen eye on nabbing players that deliver beyond expectations. Prime examples in 2024 included Sean Manaea, Luis Severino, Jose Quintana and Jose Iglesias, who were all key performers during the NL playoffs. First-year manager Carlos Mendoza proved to be an outstanding skipper.
deskgameSeattle’s playoff hopes end with a loss. The Seahawks are 5-1 as the away team and have a legitimate chance to beat a struggling Bears group with a .500 away record with a rookie quarterback that can be hit or miss.
deskgameThere are several other extremely intriguing bouts on the card, too. That includes the matchup between Eryk Anders and Chris Weidman. Anders is poised for a big knockout win over Weidman, who is clearly past his prime and still dealing with the repercussions of a nasty leg break several years ago.
deskgameAtlanta is tied with the Buccaneers atop the NFC South but holds the tie-breaker.
