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Julio Rodriguez's inexcusable gaffe in center field is perfect microcosm of Mariners 22-0 loss to Brewers

OutKick-Sports August 19, 2026

Julio Rodriguez's inexcusable gaffe in center field is perfect microcosm of Mariners 22-0 loss to Brewers

Julio Rodriguez tossed a ball to fans thinking it was the third out, but it was only the second, allowing two Brewers runners to score in the blowout.

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm boots routine grounder, immediately blames umpire as replay tells another story

OutKick-Sports August 18, 2026

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm boots routine grounder, immediately blames umpire as replay tells another story

Jazz Chisholm Jr. kicked away an easy grounder then immediately blamed the umpire, but replay showed Ryan Additon was perfectly positioned.

2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: Dodgers Bounce Back; Cubs, Phillies Surge

MLB August 18, 2026

2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: Dodgers Bounce Back; Cubs, Phillies Surge

A weekly look at MLB's standings and how they are informing the postseason picture.

Maria Menounos nails first pitch at Fenway, Shane Gillis gets busted & is Amanda Anisimova drinking beer?

OutKick-Sports August 18, 2026

Maria Menounos nails first pitch at Fenway, Shane Gillis gets busted & is Amanda Anisimova drinking beer?

Maria Menounos threw the first pitch for the Red Sox, Shane Gillis got caught with a Dos Equis, and Amanda Anisimova's mystery drink fueled tennis buzz.

San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela detained by Border Patrol in Texas

OutKick-Sports August 18, 2026

San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela detained by Border Patrol in Texas

San Diego Padres catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained at El Paso International Airport, and ICE says he overstayed his visa from 2014.

Chicago Cubs favored on the run line as White Sox bullpen faces serious availability concerns

OutKick-Sports August 18, 2026

Chicago Cubs favored on the run line as White Sox bullpen faces serious availability concerns

The Chicago White Sox lead the American League Central, but their bullpen setup faces a tough test against Kevin Gausman and the Cubs tonight.

Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong shows off his humility after first career walk-off homer against White Sox

OutKick-Sports August 18, 2026

Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong shows off his humility after first career walk-off homer against White Sox

Pete Crow-Armstrong's walk-off home run in extra innings against the White Sox made him the first Cubs player with back-to-back 30-30 seasons.

Mets rookie Carson Benge dazzles with two outfield assists in win over Padres

New York Mets August 18, 2026

Mets rookie Carson Benge dazzles with two outfield assists in win over Padres

New York Mets rookie Caron Benge fired throws of 99.9 and 103.9 mph to nail runners at home, becoming the first outfielder with two 99+ mph assists in the Statcast era.

Despite complaints about other sports, the NFL has become the most predictable league in America

OutKick-Sports August 17, 2026

Despite complaints about other sports, the NFL has become the most predictable league in America

Over 13 seasons, 58% of Super Bowl participants had the NFL's best regular season record, making the playoffs far more predictable than other sports.

Phillies send Cy Young contender Christopher Sanchez to the mound in wild card race showdown

Philadelphia Phillies August 17, 2026

Phillies send Cy Young contender Christopher Sanchez to the mound in wild card race showdown

Christopher Sanchez's dominant 1.41 home ERA faces the Miami Marlins as Philadelphia fights to hold its Wild Card spot with 40 games remaining.