NFC East

1. Philadelphia Eagles

This somewhat tumultuous era has had a lot of uncertainty, but they have made the playoffs every year with head coach Nick Sirianni and made two Super Bowl appearances with one victory. Chances are high that they will make a sixth consecutive playoff appearance this season.

2. Dallas Cowboys

Their defense has got to be better than it was last year if they are to get back into the playoffs. Owner Jerry Jones expects constant success, but even he seems to have tampered expectations this time around.

3. New York Giants

In the last 10 seasons they have had 9 different head coaches, counting interim ones. Hiring John Harbaugh to be the head coach brings some much needed experience and what they hope is some stability to this franchise.

4. Washington Commanders

A surprising NFC Championship game appearance two seasons ago and a horrendous crash last season has them in a state of flux currently. A lot has to go right, but if QB Jayden Daniels stays healthy that will help immensely.

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2026 MLB All-Star Teams

For the 96th year of the Midsummer Classic, baseball goes to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This all-star game is timed perfectly to coincide with the United States of America’s 250th birthday. Celebrating where the nations Declaration of Independence and Constitution were both signed and ratified in the city of brotherly love. The last time the mid-summer classic was played in Philadelphia was in 1996 at the Phillies previous confines of Veterans Stadium. 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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National League West

* – 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

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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