Could it help with parity if the small-market clubs got even more competitive balance picks and if all picks could be traded? This question explores mechanisms for improving competitive balance in baseball by potentially increasing draft resources for smaller-market franchises and allowing greater flexibility in pick trading.
The JT Miller injury is annoying because of everything else that happened this season. We watched the "captain" toil around and barely care, giving the worst postgame quotes and coming dangerously close to blaming fans for booing the Rangers during the Columbus game. To be fair, I don't think he actually blamed fans, but it came off that way and-when coupled with everything else he's done this season-it's hard to give him the benefit of the doubt.
The Kings enter Sunday in fifth place in the Pacific Division and three points back of the Seattle Kraken for both fourth place in the division and the second wild card spot in the Western Conference.
On Monday, news emerged that the San Jose Sharks had placed veteran forward Jeff Skinner on waivers for the purpose of contract termination. The move was mildly surprising considering that Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract this season. As such, terminating his contract would mean leaving a fair chunk of those $3 million on the table. At the same time, it makes sense that Skinner would take this route. The Sharks will likely be looking to move him at the NHL trade deadline.
Through 49 games this season, the 6-foot-4 Laval, Quebec native has averaged 17:20 of ice-time a night, he's yet to score a goal, meanwhile has chipped in with three assists. Benoit plays a depth penalty killer role for the Maple Leafs, and isn't shy to sacrifice his body, blocking 79 shots, while landing an impressive 129 hits. Benoit doesn't have trade protection on his contract, and can be moved at will.
After the 3 p.m. deadline came and went, the Nets hadn't made a blockbuster move for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, or dealt away leading scorer Michael Porter Jr. Egor Dёmin, who scored 26 points, looks to make a move during the Nets' 118-98 blowout road loss to the Magic on Feb. 6, 2026 in Orlando. NBAE via Getty Images Other than waiving backup guard Cam Thomas, the rotation remained unchanged.
Jonathan Huberdeau's 2025-26 campaign is reportedly over. The veteran winger scored Calgary's opening goal on the power play in a 4-3 win over Edmonton, but Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman is reporting that it was Huberdeau's final game of the season. The 32-year-old now requires hip surgery and will miss the remainder of the year.
It's very possible the trade deadline just happened a day early. Darius Garland, James Harden, Jaren Jackson jr., Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Keon Ellis, Coby White, Jared McCain, Anfernee Simons, and far more have all been dealt already. Are there dominoes left to fall? The Domantas Sabonis rumours seem to be cooling, while the Toronto Raptors have already moved beneath the luxury-tax line and found a rim-rolling big (though undersized). Is Ochai Agbaji and Trayce Jackson-Davis all?
Raptors fans got a massive delight when Poeltl proved to be one of the high-impact players of last year's campaign, but even then, we saw glimpses of what's only possible when Poeltl is actually healthy. That question of his availability has been lingering around for the Raptors, and yet, they made the bold decision to lock him down with the expectation that he could be 100% for their team.
According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Heat are reportedly trying to recruit a third (or fourth) team in an attempt to add more draft capital to their offer for Giannis. And the Heat's chances of landing Giannis before tomorrow's NBA Trade Deadline could very much depend on whether Miami is successful in their pursuits or not.
Just over this past week, the Maple Leafs and Matthews have fully committed to each other, and will not come up in trade talks moving forward. Matthews has become the face of the franchise since the beginning of his career. He is the leader of the team and has been one of the best players this franchise has ever seen. The Scottsdale native is signed with the Maple Leafs through 2028 and remains one of the best goal scorers in the NHL.
