Chris Schad

6 days ago | chowderandchampions.com | Chris Schad

For the first time in 2025, an MLB team has fired its manager. The Pittsburgh Pirates gave Derek Shelton his walking papers on Thursday afternoon, after his team slumped to a 12-26 record to begin the season. Shelton’s time in Pittsburgh turned out to be a rough one as he went 306-440 with a .410 winning percentage over six seasons. But while the Pirates are trying to figure out how to get out of the cellar of the National League Central, the buzzards are circling around their roster.

6 days ago | detroitjockcity.com | Chris Schad

The Detroit Lions are sprinting toward the beginning of the 2025 season. But there are still a few of their defenders that are still looking for a job. Many are wondering when Za’Darius Smith will decide to return to the Lions or find a job somewhere else. Other defenders further down the depth chart could just be waiting for an opportunity. But for one former Lion, his job search came after a shocking release earlier this offseason and could set him up for a job in the coming weeks.

6 days ago | hockeywilderness.com | Chris Schad

When the Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Minnesota Wild from the Stanley Cup playoffs, everyone's attention immediately turned to this summer. Wild players said the usual things you would hear at the end of another first-round defeat, and fans wondered what the next level could be for a team with a young core, with Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Zeev Buium, and some gritty veterans.

6 days ago | dawindycity.com | Chris Schad

The Chicago Bears are making their first preparations for the 2025 season. But with the season five months away, there are still plenty of players still looking for a job in free agency. The Bears have been one team contributing to the market with several players shuffling in and out of Chicago with the arrival of Ben Johnson. While most of the outgoing players have been able to find new homes, there’s one notable name that is still on the market with little hope of finding a new job soon.

1 week ago | dairylandexpress.com | Chris Schad

The Green Bay Packers have had an exciting offseason. But the only thing the Packers may love more than their draft class is following the post-Packer adventures of Za’Darius Smith. Smith left Green Bay after the 2021 season over a contract dispute and was traded by the Minnesota Vikings following another contract dispute the following offseason.