As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, the Minnesota Vikings find themselves in a pivotal position, armed with two first-round picks and a pressing need for a franchise quarterback. With Kirk Cousins’ departure to the Atlanta Falcons, speculation has been rife about the Vikings’ potential trade partners as they seek to secure their signal-caller of the future.
While the Arizona Cardinals, holding the coveted fourth overall pick, have been widely discussed as a potential trade target, recent reports suggest that the Los Angeles Chargers, with the fifth selection, might prove to be a more viable option for the Vikings.
ST. LOUIS - In a tense battle between division rivals, it was William Contreras who delivered the decisive blow. The Milwaukee Brewers catcher slapped a two-out, go-ahead single in the 10th inning to drive in the automatic runner and propel his team to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
Contreras’ clutch hit off Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley broke a 1-1 deadlock and allowed the Brewers to claim the opening game of the series at Busch Stadium.
In the annals of Major League Baseball, few names evoke the reverence and respect commanded by Whitey Herzog. The late, great manager’s impact on America’s national pastime is indelible, leaving an enduring legacy that resonates across generations of players, coaches, and fans alike.
Born Walter Ray Herzog on July 9, 1931, in New Athens, Illinois, the man affectionately known as “Whitey” carved a path from humble beginnings to the hallowed halls of Cooperstown.
In a move that will excite St. Louis Cardinals fans and fantasy baseball enthusiasts alike, top prospect Jordan Walker has returned to the team’s lineup after taking a routine rest day on Tuesday. The highly touted outfielder is back in the Cardinals’ starting nine, patrolling right field and batting eighth against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.
Walker’s return to action comes as a relief for those monitoring his progress, as the 20-year-old phenom has been turning heads with his impressive performance since making his major league debut earlier this season.
