Young Jacksons show why patience is key with rookies
Commercial Content 21+. According to Baseball America, four of the top 20 prospects ahead of the 2024 season had one thing in common: their first names. Padres shortstop/outfielder Jackson Merrill was ranked 17th and made an immediate impact as an All-Star as a rookie. Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe has yet to pitch in the major […]
Rookies Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis can be Jets’ Breece Hall insurance
There was a period in the history of the New York Giants when they were obsessed with smash-mouth young running backs who became known as the Baby Bulls. In 1965, Tucker Frederickson was the first-round draft pick, followed by Chuck Marcein and Ernie Coy, and adding second-year sluggers Ernie Wheelwright and Steve Thurlow. The Jets […]
The 10 best NBA rookies at 2024 Summer League, ranked
The NBA Last Vegas Summer League is many things: a fan convention for die-hard fans, an extended tryout for promising players, and a great basketball oasis during the hot offseason. But above all else, the NBA Summer League is the debut grounds for the league’s rookies and an opportunity to make a first impression. Summer […]