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From another makeover in Queens to Mason Miller in the Bronx, here’s a wish list for both New York teams.

From the Yankees and Red Sox to the Phillies and Cubs, the sport’s giants are among the clubs that need to take action ahead of Monday’s deadline.

Feb 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of the Los Angeles Angels logo on a hat in the dugout during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Major league rehab assignments often draw the biggest attention, but Tuesday night’s appearances by Travis d’Arnaud, Adam Frazier and Sebastian Rivero offered more than a few lines in the box score.
d’Arnaud handled the pitching staff before exiting after his scheduled workload, finishing 0-for-4 despite making solid contact during the night.

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers
The trade deadline is approaching and the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox could both be looking for a catcher.
The Tampa Bay Rays may also be in the market for catching help, but one of the best potential targets just got taken off the board, it seems. Ryan Jeffers of the Minnesota Twins is going to be a free agent after the season, and he would have been a great help to any team in need of a catcher. 
However, the Twins have pulled to .500, and MLB insider Jon Heyman reports that they will be buyers, not sellers, at the deadline.

TThe Buffalo Bills opened training camp Wednesday with nearly their entire roster on the practice field.
Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered during Buffalo’s playoff win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in January, was the lone player to begin camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
“Tyrell Shavers is PUP so he’s the only one that won’t be out there today,” offensive coordinator Joe Brady said before practice. “There will be some guys that will be on a limited rep count.

After leading the United States men’s national team to its best World Cup finish in two decades, Mauricio Pochettino is likely sticking around to finish what he started. The USMNT head coach is “close” to finalizing a deal with the USMNT that would keep him under contract through the 2030 World Cup, according to The Athletic.
Financial terms of the deal — which has not been finalized just yet — are not known at this time.

🚨 Mauricio Pochettino on course to agree new contract & extend reign as USA head coach through to 2030 World Cup.

The Indiana Hoosiers got their championship last season and were dominant. This season, however, with a new quarterback and some talent losses, the Big Ten could look different at the top. Both the Ohio State Buckeyes and the OregonDucks‘ offenses will be returning the same firepower. Also, the Ducks‘ defense will be back and even better. USC has a lot to deal with in the Big Ten this season.
In a recent article, Bjorn Bergstrom is projecting the Ducks to only lose one game this upcoming season, against Big Ten competitor Ohio State.

The Premier Lacrosse League is borrowing from the NHL’s playbook, launching a 4 Nations Face-Off of its own. The PLL, along with its Women’s Lacrosse League, will create the four-country Lexus Global Lacrosse Games tournament. 
The launch comes off the back of a wildly successful recent run of international tournaments in major sports. 
The NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off in February 2025 was an enormous win for both the NHL and ESPN. The tournament including the U.S.

Not Barcola: Liverpool just agreed “personal terms in principle” for their next summer transfer
Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Rayan “in principle” in the event that Bournemouth opt to sell the attacker this summer.

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A reputable source on X (formerly Twitter) insisted that fans should keep a close eye on this story as it develops, with the Merseysiders simultaneously pursuing Bradley Barcola at PSG.

The Atlanta Falcons are adding an experienced quarterback as injuries prevent their top two options from practicing.
Atlanta is signing former Baltimore Ravens backup Cooper Rush, according to multiple reports. The move comes as Tua Tagovailoa deals with back tightness and Michael Penix Jr. remains sidelined while recovering from a knee injury.
Rush gives Atlanta a healthy quarterback capable of handling training camp repetitions while the organization evaluates Tagovailoa and Penix.