The increasing popularity of opt-outs/player options as a means to close the gap in free agent signings and extensions has changed the face of free agency entirely. Not long ago, opt-outs were perks reserved for the game’s truly elite stars — a benefit to help differentiate nine-figure offers and secure the game’s top stars. In 2025, they’re downright commonplace. Opt-out laden … [Read more...] about Player Option/Opt-Out Update: April Edition
The Rays’ Emerging Core
I was just 15-20 minutes into writing this when the Rays placed Richie Palacios back on the injured list and selected the contract of prospect Chandler Simpson, widely regarded as the fastest player in the sport. Simpson swiped 104 bags in 110 minor league games last year. He was caught only 13 times. He's 8-for-11 in steals to begin the current season. He's struck out in fewer … [Read more...] about The Rays’ Emerging Core
Can you guess this Bucs lineman in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 … [Read more...] about Can you guess this Bucs lineman in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Ottawa Senators Important Defender Has Surgery
One of the Ottawa Senators key reasons for turnaround in 2024-25 is in the news today. Right-shot defenceman Nick Jensen had been battling a lower-body injury for most of the second half of the campaign. Today, about three weeks after the Sens season ended, he had surgery to repair the injury. There’s no exact word on recovery time. However, we will add that Jensen was hopeful … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators Important Defender Has Surgery
Assistant Coach Candidates for the 2025-26 Vancouver Canucks
Last week, the Vancouver Canucks named Adam Foote their new head coach, but have not confirmed who will join him behind the bench. From those already inside the organization to those who have coached in Vancouver in the past, there is no shortage of assistant coach candidates the Canucks could call upon to help Foote out. What Exactly the Vancouver Canucks Head Coach … [Read more...] about Assistant Coach Candidates for the 2025-26 Vancouver Canucks