Pratyusha Srivastava

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Pratyusha Srivastava

A reminder that time waits for no one, not even the fastest fastball. Baseball has seen its share of legends, but every so often, one leaves a void that can’t be filled with stats or highlight reels. The sport lost more than a player—it lost a cornerstone. The Reds Hall of Famer who defined grit and glove over glamor has passed away at 83, leaving behind a legacy stitched into Cincinnati’s very fabric. This news hits hard. The world of baseball has lost another legend.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Pratyusha Srivastava

In a move that could prompt the Yankees to open their checkbook wider than ever, a certain Cubs star has emerged as one of the hottest commodities in the trade market. While Chicago Cubs fans cling to the hope of keeping him, it’s looking increasingly likely that a bidding war will break out—one that may just see the Bronx Bombers stepping up to make their boldest splash yet. Let’s just say, it could be the Cubs’ loss and the Yankees’ gain.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Pratyusha Srivastava

It’s hard to ignore the numbers, especially when they look as shiny as the New York Mets‘ pitching stats this season. Their rotation has delivered more than just solid performances—it’s been downright impressive. But before you start penciling them in for postseason glory, not everyone is ready to crown them. An ESPN insider, known for his blunt assessments, has already made some predictions that might leave fans scratching their heads. Could it be that all that shines is just a glittering mirage?

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Pratyusha Srivastava

Just when the North Side faithful thought they’d found their franchise cornerstone, the baseball gods whispered otherwise. In an offseason already packed with eyebrow-raising headlines and Monopoly-money deals, the latest twist could make even the most optimistic Cubs fan spit out their deep dish. A new rumor has surfaced, and yes, it involves a certain Gold Glove outfielder—Kyle Tucker—whose name just won’t stay off the marquee. The Chicago Cubs might have made a misstep in their deal with Tucker.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Pratyusha Srivastava

The Yankees’ latest theatrical flop has left more questions than answers, with the dugout echoing uncertainty and the fanbase already drafting trade proposals in their heads. As the Bronx faithful cling to hope and injury reports, one name looms large in the post-mortem of their soggy West Coast spectacle: Marcus Stroman. The pitcher’s status? Somewhere between “day-to-day” and “divine intervention required.”Just when we thought that the New York Yankees‘ problems had eased, here pops another one.