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National League West

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* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Los Angeles Dodgers

Their quest for a 3-peat could determine the outcome of the upcoming labor dispute between the players union and the league owners. If the Dodgers win again, a lockout is likely. If they lose, there might be a deal forthcoming.

2. San Diego Padres

Once again playing second fiddle to the team in LA. Will a new first time manager who was a teammate with some of these players be the answer to get them over the hump?

3. Arizona Diamondbacks

Health is their primary concern as they need Corbin Carroll to have a full season and they will certainly need Corbin Burnes to get back to form when he returns later in the year from Tommy John surgery.

4. San Francisco Giants

The big splash to get Rafael Devers at the beginning of last season had mixed results. Their bullpen is not appealing for a team that wants to be a contender.

5. Colorado Rockies

There is no fire from anyone in the organization from top to bottom to get them on track to build a winner. It’s rinse and repeat with new names, but with the same mentality of mediocrity.

Player to Watch: P/DH Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers

Best Acquisition: OF Kyle Tucker – Los Angeles Dodgers

New Kid on the Block: 1B Bryce Eldridge – San Francisco Giants

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Week 9 Review of the NFL

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Mid-Season Report

We have arrived at the halfway point (sort of thanks to a 17-game schedule) of the NFL season. Here’s a brief rundown of who are contenders, outsiders and are planning for next season.

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NFC East

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1. Philadelphia Eagles

The defending Super Bowl champions defense took a hit in free agency. The offense will have to shoulder more if they want to defend their title.

2. Washington Commanders

They were one win shy of making an appearance in the Super Bowl. Can QB Jayden Daniels repeat or exceed his fantastic rookie season?

3. Dallas Cowboys

Oh what a season we have to look forward to. Where will the Cowboys find themselves come January?

4. New York Giants

Three new quarterbacks have been brought in. Their future will ride with Jaxson Dart, but for now they have Russell Wilson in the twilight of his career.

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2025 MLB All-Star Teams

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For the 95th year of the Midsummer Classic, baseball goes to Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The last time the mid-summer classic was played in Atlanta was in 2000. The All-Star game should have been played in Atlanta during the 2021 season, but commissioner Rob Manfred decided to score political points and moved it Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Now every year there is always a lot of discussion and some of it a little dated about how the teams are put together. No system will ever be perfect. Fans don’t always get it right and managers won’t either, nor the commissioner’s office. The fact that the players are able to vote for participants was a great choice and they know who is deserving. Regardless of who should or shouldn’t be in the game lets just accept that the best players will always be involved one way or another. Here are my all-stars keeping with the rules that every team be represented and a total of 32 players for each league.

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