Former NL Cy Young Winner Gunning for Same Award in AL This Season
By Andrew Wright is a Newsweek contributor based in Lancaster, South Carolina. His focus is MLB content. Andrew has been with Newsweek since April 1st and previously worked at Yardbarker, SEC Unfiltered and more. He is a graduate of Charleston Southern University. You can get in touch with Andrew by emailing a.wright@newsweek.com or dew4417@icloud.com Andrew […]
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Dodgers Predicted to Acquire $56M Cy Young Award Winner in Blockbuster Trade
The Los Angeles Dodgers led the National League West by 3 1/2 games, entering play on Friday. Their starting rotation is decimated by injuries, and the division just got a lot tougher with the acquisition of Rafael Devers by the San Francisco Giants. Tyler Glasnow, Rōki Sasaki and Blake Snell are all on the injured […]
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Florida Mom Accused of Killing Young Son in Exorcism Attempt
A 6-year-old boy was found dead in his Florida home by deputies after a school resource officer called for a welfare check, St. Lucie Sheriff Richard Del Toro said during a press conference Friday. The boy’s mother Rhonda Paulynice, 31, allegedly told investigators she “was trying to exorcise demons” from her son Ra’myl Pierre, when […]
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How Yankees Trade For $56 Million Cy Young Winner Could Push New York Over Top
By Zach Pressnell is a Newsweek contributor based in Columbus, Ohio. His focus is MLB content. He has an extensive knowledge of professional baseball and all things that come with it after working closely with the sport for years. Zach has been with Newsweek since November 2024 and previously worked at FanSided and OnSI. He […]
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Zachary Young, Who Won $5 Million in CNN Defamation Case, Sues Associated Press
A U.S. Navy veteran who was awarded $5 million in a defamation case against CNN filed a lawsuit challenging the Associated Press on Friday. A Florida jury ruled in favor of Zachary Young in January. The veteran sued the network over a 2021 segment aired on The Lead with Jake Tapper. The story centered around […]
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Yankees Trade Pitch Sends Young Star For $13.75 Million Gerrit Cole Replacement
Since New York Yankees 2023 Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole revealed earlier this week that he would undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, ending his season, the Yankees have been swamped with trade ideas to fill in for their absent ace. But what would be the price? To obtain any pitcher even close to […]
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NL Cy Young Award Favorite Paul Skenes Will Make Less Than $1 Million This Year: Report
Major League Baseball’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Players Association requires player accrue at least six years of service time before they are eligible for free agency. Players who have been in the league less than six years do not make the eye-popping salaries; only those of their more experienced peers steal the headlines. As […]
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Cam Young Duck Hooks Arnold Palmer Tee Shot OB With AirPods In, Cards 82
By Troy Finnegan is a Newsweek contributor based in Colorado. His focus is golf, football and basketball. Troy has been with Newsweek since February 2025 and also writes for ClutchPoints. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. You can get in touch with Troy by emailing t.finnegan@newsweek.com. Troy Finnegan Contributing Sports Writer […]
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Mets Blockbuster Trade Idea Brings Cy Young Award Winner to New York
By Aaliyan Mohammed is a Newsweek contributor based in Atlanta, GA. His focus is MLB content. Aaliyan has been with Newsweek since 2024 and previously worked at MLB.com, Wisconsin Sports Heroics and Heavy.com. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University. You can get in touch with Aaliyan by emailing a.mohammed@newsweek.com Aaliyan Mohammed Contributing Sports […]
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Healthy Aging is Relevant for Young People, Too | Opinion
With every passing year, I’m reminded of the special privilege of growing older. My beautiful big sister died when she was just 23, the delayed result of having been hit by a drunk driver while walking in daylight in our working-class neighborhood. She left behind grieving family members and friends who were forever transformed by […]
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