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FanDuel has announced that it is widening its horizons for this season as they are now entering a new partnership deal with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), becoming its official sportsbook partner while also providing exclusive in-app streaming in the United States in the long run. It is hard to argue that FanDuel is coming up with a much more solid presence on more facets of women’s sports at this point with the way they are rolling with various signings – the PWHL being one of the biggest acquisitions they have landed this week. This has been in response to the rising interest in the sports world where women dominate the space, not just men. Looking at how Caitlin Clark’s rookie season reinvigorated interest in the WNBA in just a short span of time, it cannot be denied that there is indeed a strong market in women’s sports, as evidenced in college ranks as well. This partnership with the PWHL sets FanDuel towards a new horizon in the long run. The Caitlin Clark Effect Looking back in the WNBA season where college phenom Caitlin Clark made her debut with the Indiana Fever, the viewership of the WNBA has been at an all-time high. For starters, the 1.1 million viewers for Game 1 of the Finals was a massive jump from the 729,000 drawn in the first game between the Liberty and Las Vegas Aces last season. That's an increase of 57%, making it the first WNBA Finals game to top a million viewers in over 20 years. On top of that, all the games that featured Clark had significantly higher viewership than any other contest. If you are not impressed, Clark’s season finale drew 2.5 million viewers, which makes it the most-viewed WNBA game to date and certainly trumps the Finals alone. So far, the viewership of the WNBA Finals has never reached a million mark since 2015, with last season’s Game 1 viewership peaking at 729k that aired on ABC. This year’s Game 1 peaked at 1.14 million, which says a lot about how it has grown in a short span of time. At this point, the revival of interest in women’s sports has been on the rise, and Clark has brought indeed unprecedented changes and expectations in various leagues where women are the main focus. This is a start of a new era for women’s sports, and the WNBA is at the helm in leading that charge towards a bigger change in the long run. A New Focus for FanDuel This collaboration opens up FanDuel to provide unmatched access to the PWHL for fans, being able to enjoy at least 90 regular-season games and streaming the playoffs live on the FanDuel app. On top of that, fans can wager on their favorite teams and players for the whole season while being able to enjoy original and unique offers for those who use the app. The PWHL has a total of six teams in the US and Canada combined, composed of the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montreal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge, Toronto Sceptres. This league is starting out new and is entering its second season with the hopes of bringing bigger fan engagement with the help of FanDuel’s services. So far, this is turning out for the best as the PWHL is starting to earn bigger presence in the hockey scene. Fans can expect to see more from the league as FanDuel helps expand its visibility among various leagues in the United States.

After what turned out to be a disappointing campaign for one of the game’s best players, it does seem that Novak Djokovic is keen to come up with bigger strides in his games next year after deciding to bring in Andy Murray as a coach for his games in the next campaign. But will it be enough to give him a boost? From being friends as junior tennis players to being rivals as seniors and even hailed as legends of the game, it seems that fate will bring in Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray together one more time, but this time with the latter coaching the Serbian star for his next campaign in the 2025 ATP Tour. At this point, it is expected that Djokovic is going to be more aggressive in his race for the ATP Tour next season. This has been the farthest that he’s fallen into over the years, and it cannot be denied that his pace is starting to slow down as the game continues to evolve now more than ever. With Murray coaching him, the Serbian star hopes to remedy his woes. Rivals Working Together Murray and Djokovic have played against each other many times than one can remember, with a total of seven meetings in the Grand Slam stage. At this point, Djokovic already has plenty of rivals to play against. From Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Carlos Alcaraz, all the way to the seasoned veterans such as Daniil Medvedev and many others, it does seem that bringing Murray as his coach – who's had the liberty of facing these rivals himself – is a good move. It can be remembered that Murray retired just about four months ago, being the third of the big four to retire after Roger Federer called it a career last season and Rafael Nadal bringing his game to an end as well this year. However, the decision to bring in Murray instead of the other two elite legends is quite baffling – but nevertheless still box office for many tennis fans now more than ever. Djokovic hasn’t played for quite some time now and even opted to sit out the year-ender tournament – ATP Finals. He is not expected to play in any tournaments in the coming weeks and months, which means fans aren’t likely to see either Djokovic or Murray spend some time in courts. Sky High Expectations Well, there has been a lot of talk as to how Novak Djokovic is also slowly mulling retirement at this point in time. This season alone has been proof that Father Time is indeed catching up to him, considering how he ended the 2024 ATP Tour with a disappointing note – with most of his game being quite a lackluster – a shade of his former glory in the game. Despite finishing with a strong 37-9 record in the campaign, Djokovic has played 11 tournaments this season, including high-profile clashes such as the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open – and winning none of those or even one of the four Masters 1000 tournaments he played in. This is indeed a very disappointing note for Djokovic at this point in time. Sure, he did manage to win the Paris Olympics when he outlasted Carlos Alcaraz in the final, but he was also a title win short from claiming a total of 100 Tour-level titles this season, and instead will have to wait for another chance next season – where he hopes that Murray’s coaching will rub off and give him an edge.

As the Winter Meetings begin to take place, it does seem that the Boston Red Sox are going all-or-nothing in their stake for claiming Juan Soto and his legendary left-handed bat heading into the season. So far, this is the first time that the Red Sox will be a major player in the free agency after being silent in the past few offseasons. It is expected that Soto will be receiving one of the most lucrative deals in the offseason. It does seem that this campaign will be a massive look for who gets to bring in one of the biggest free agents in the offseason now more than ever. If you are not impressed – it is worth noting that a hefty number of teams, such as the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the New York Mets – are all vying for Soto’s services. At this point, Soto is the biggest name in the market, and it is expected that the Red Sox will have some serious claim in the stakes considering how much money they are prepared to offer the Yankees star for his talent in the coming season. Race to Soto’s Talents Soto is the most sought-after name in the free agency market right now, and at the age of 26, he is already heading for a Hall of Fame trajectory. At this point, he still has a lot to offer in his game, and it does seem that there are a lot of hope that Soto will be wearing a new uniform when the season begins. So far, the Red Sox will have to battle two New York teams – both the Mets and the Yankees for Soto’s signature. It is also worth noting that the Toronto Blue Jays are on the same mix, as are the Dodgers – who just won the World Series earlier this year. At this point, it is driving the MLB crazy, and there are bigger expectations to look out for. However, it is highly likely that Soto would not re-sign with the Yankees after all those losing campaigns in the past few years. The Mets are just starting to find its groove as a contender in a very tight division, while the the Blue Jays do look like a promising landing spot but remains uncertain with the future of another star in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. This leaves the Dodgers – a contender team to look out for in the next season and set to defend its World Series title - and the Red Sox, who have every strong point to be considered as a promising team for Soto to play for. Addressing Other Big Needs For a team that has missed the playoffs for three years in a row, it cannot be denied that the Red Sox are in a massive and dire need of change at this point. For starters, the team needs one person to man the starting pitcher spot, and a bullpen that needs to upgrade now more than ever. The Red Sox managed to focus on the short-term deals in the past few years and even managing the farm system well. They have saved up a lot of money on that end, and now they are ready to spend once more – this time on a big and promising star who could well engineer them to a playoff campaign now more than ever. Whoever lands Soto will see a massive jolt in its odds, and the Red Sox are hoping to be that club when the time comes.

No upsets took place in the Conference Finals of the MLS this time around as the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls to come up with key victories now more than ever, and it cannot be denied that this is expected to be the wonderful finish that many fans are waiting for now more than ever as the Cup Final draws near. While the trend of the upsets has finally ended, it does seem that the MLS Cup Final will now feature two new contenders on the big stage, which says a lot about how this finish will be an exciting one to watch as the two teams collide for a one-game-win-all clash like no other. For now, both teams are celebrating after clinching their respective conferences, and it is safe to say that we are now in the calm before the storm. These two teams will meet again this December 9th for the Cup Final, with LA Galaxy set as heavy favorites to win it all at +143, while the New York Red Bulls are set as underdogs with odds of +499 as of the time of writing. However, no one can tell which team will win – and not even the odds can project that in the long run. Galaxy Shining Over the Sounders LA Galaxy dominated the game right from the start – and they even filled the stat sheet with ease. Defense was the main story for LA in this game as they held the Seattle Sounders to just eight shot attempts – with half of those on target. Galaxy had five shots on target on 13 attempts while they held the ball for 55% of the game. The team also dominated the passing lanes like no other, making 557 passes for 90% accuracy, while they held the Sounders to just 461. The 4-3-3 line was definitely promising enough to dominate Seattle’s 4-3-2-1 line as they have enjoyed plenty of impressive drives without much hassle. It was Dejan Joveljic who scored the lone goal for LA Galaxy, who now moves on to its 10th appearance in the MLS Cup Final. Galaxy holds the most championships at five in the overall standings, with their last win and appearance at the same time being back exactly a decade ago. A String of Upsets for New York This has been a storied season to watch for the New York Red Bulls, who have pulled off a lot of impressive wins in the postseason as they have lifted themselves to a massive run in the playoffs so far. If you are not impressed, just remember that they defeated the defending champions, Columbus Crew (2nd seed) in the knockout rounds, rivals New York City FC (6th seed) in the semis, and then Orlando City SC (4th seed) in the conference final. Andres Reyes played hero in the victory for the Red Bulls, scoring a massive field goal in the 47th minute when it mattered most, and they sure made the most of their chances as it was the only shot on target despite having seven attempts for most of the game and being held to just 39% in possession of the ball. They only managed to come up with 303 passes for 71% accuracy, and they have had a whopping total of 20 fouls, including two offsides and corners each. At this point, it is expected that they will put up a fight against LA Galaxy, and we are all in for a treat.

Clinging to an uncertain spot in the Eastern Conference, the Tampa Bay certainly needs all hands on deck now more than ever as they attempt to come up with impressive strides to climb their way back to the top of the East. But with Nikita Kucherov sitting out key games, it does seem that they will have to find another way to keep on winning. As of the time of writing, Nikita Kucherov is ranked fourth overall with the best odds to win in the NHL Hart Trophy – set at +650. The Lightning star is just behind the likes of Kirill Kaprizov (+280), Connor McDavid (+280), and Nathan MacKinnon (+400), and his odds aren’t that far behind, which is why he is expected to return strong and make sure that he can stay on track for an MVP finish. Kucherov’s injury remains undisclosed by the team at this point, meaning that there will be no updates as to how he is recovering right now and what can be expected from him in the coming weeks and months as he continues to sit out certain games while he gets his strength back. An Unfortunate Injury While Tampa Bay claimed a much-needed 3-2 overtime win against the Nashville Predators last week, fans were left with a very tough notion and worry on Kucherov’s status after he showed massive discomfort after he made a move on Nashville defenseman Adam Wilsby. Kucherov would go on to sit out the second period, but he later managed to return for the third period where he earned an assist for Brayden Point’s OT goal. Kucherov would go on to sit out the second game of their back-to-back against the Toronto Maple Leafs, which would end up in a 5-3 loss at the Amalie Arena. That marked the first time that Kucherov missed a game this season. So far, Kucherov has tallied a total of 34 points off 12 goals and 22 assists, including four dimes in his last three games. He would have been a great pick to win the MVP this season as he picked up where he left off, finishing with career-highs of 144 points and 100 assists last season to lead the NHL. Should he return, Kucherov would be able to come up with impressive performances down the stretch and get back on his path to the MVP. Struggle With Injuries Tampa Bay just finished a stretch of five games played in eight days. They will not play a game until December 5th, which would be against the San Jose Sharks. So far, missing out big games has been really a trend for the Lightning, aside from Kucherov, they have also missed the services of forward Nick Paul, who has also missed the last five games. "We've got four days so hopefully we can get some bodies back, but it's a next man up mentality," Lightning captain Victor Hedman said. "Conor came in and played a great game. We have full confidence in the next guy but obviously missing ‘Kuch’ and ‘Pauly’ are big losses." Without Kucherov, the Tampa Bay Lightning have a 58-25-9 record since 2020-21. While this is a positive, the team knows that they will need the services of one of their best stars if they are going to win it all. "When you're missing one of the best players in the world, that's obviously not a positive, but everyone's got to be a little bit better," Lightning forward Brandon Hagel said. "Everyone's got to step up and everyone has a chance to step up and that's what this league is."

FanDuel has just announced that it will be the official sportsbook of the Professional Women's Hockey League, as well as the only in-app mobile streaming partner of the PWHL. In a landmark move that has left some questioning why it didn't happen sooner, FanDuel has announced its sponsorship of the Professional Women's Hockey League or PWHL. The partnership names FanDuel as the league's Official Sportsbook Partner and exclusive streaming provider in the app, marking a major milestone in the growth of women's professional hockey. FanDuel joins the PWHL family The PWHL's sophomore season kicked off on November 30 with the Toronto Sceptres hosting the Boston Fleet and the Montreal Victoire taking on Ottawa Charge. This announcement cements FanDuel's role in promoting women's sports and expanding its reach in an evolving betting market. "This partnership is about creating a new era of fan engagement - one that brings hockey closer to fans while helping grow the visibility of women's professional sports," stated Dale Hooper, FanDuel's General Manager, in a statement. The PWHL, which features six teams across North America, has seen impressive growth since its inaugural season. The league's debut game on the 1st of January, 2023, attracted 2.9 million viewers on the national television of Canada, and the March 3 'Battle on Bay Street' set a record with 19,285 attendees at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. Filling a sponsorship gap The PWHL boasts a strong roster of founding and premier sponsors, including Canadian Tire, Airsupra, Scotiabank, Tim Hortons, Gatorade, and many others. However, the absence of a sportsbook sponsor until now had puzzled industry insiders. "I'm really surprised it took as long as it did for the PWHL to find a gambling partner," said Aly Lalani, an industry consultant. While the demographic may not align with traditional sportsbook audiences, the credibility-building value of this partnership is immense, Lalani added. Marketing experts have pointed to the misconception that women are less inclined to bet on sports. Despite this, the number of female bettors is reportedly growing, and FanDuel appears ready to tap into this emerging market. Strategic timing ahead of the Olympics With the Winter Olympics on the horizon and Canada's women's hockey team vying for another gold medal, this partnership aligns perfectly with heightened visibility for women's sports. "Women play great hockey and deserve to have partners who recognize that," said iGaming consultant Amanda Brewer. It's fantastic to see (an operator and brand like) FanDuel invest in supporting women's professional sports. This feels like a leveling of the sponsorship playing field, Brewer added. FanDuel's involvement isn't limited to branding - the company is enhancing fan engagement with features like novelty markets, player prop bets, and Same Game Parlays for the PWHL. This includes wagers on potential expansion cities and countries for the 2025 to 2026 season, showcasing the league's growth potential. Growing visibility for women's sports FanDuel isn't alone in offering betting markets for the PWHL, but its strategic partnership sets a new benchmark. Other sportsbooks, such as BetMGM and theScore Bet, have begun to provide limited betting options for the league. "We're proud to help shine a brighter spotlight on professional female athletes and foster fan engagement," said the Director of Content and Brand at FanDuel Canada, Alannah Della Vedova. The PWHL's growing visibility reflects wider trends in women's sports, which are increasingly gaining mainstream recognition. From breaking attendance records to securing high-profile sponsors, the league is paving the way for future expansion and heightened fan engagement. What's next? FanDuel's entry into the PWHL sponsorship arena has sparked conversations about what comes next for women's sports and sports betting. Will smaller sportsbooks follow FanDuel's lead? Could this partnership inspire other major brands to back women's sports? As the PWHL embarks on its second season, the partnership with FanDuel is more than just a business deal - it's a step toward that helps level the playing field for women's hockey. With increased exposure, expanded betting options, and a growing fan base, the league is set for an exciting future.

The results are in: Missouri has become the 39th state to legalize sports betting in the United States, pending no official changes or delays to the amendment. Missouri is all set to take wagers both online and in person, and wagering will begin in the early part of 2025 in the state. Missouri appears set to join the growing list of US states legalizing sports betting, with unofficial results showing Amendment 2 ahead by more than 2,900 votes. JoDonn Chaney, spokesperson for Jay Ashcroft, the Secretary of State. He confirmed on Tuesday that the current lead for "yes" votes is unlikely to change significantly during the certification process. Certification timeline and process As per Chaney, the Secretary of State's office has until December 10 to certify the outcome submitted by Missouri's 116 authorities for the election. However, the process could conclude earlier. "We have no delays in the process," noted Chaney. "The timeline is being followed." Unofficial results indicate that the measure to legalize sports betting 'will stand.' Once certified, Missouri would become the 39th US state, along with Washington DC, to legalize sports betting. Under Amendment 2, bettors aged 21 and over will be able to place wagers at in-person sportsbooks and mobile gadgets no later than the 1st of December, 2025, which was yesterday. Initial vote count and recount rules On November 5, Missouri voters approved Amendment 2 by only a narrow margin. However, the discovery of approximately 10,000 uncounted ballots in Christian County the following day tightened the race, reducing the gap to a few hundred votes. With all Christian County ballots now included, the "yes" votes maintain a lead exceeding 2,900. While a small number of military ballots may still be pending, Chaney stated they are unlikely to alter the outcome significantly. Under Missouri law, a recount can be triggered if the vote margin between 'yes' and 'no' falls within 0.5%. The current margin allows for a recount if requested. Opposition unlikely to seek recount Despite the narrow margin, opposition groups have indicated they do not intend to request a recount. According to published reports, no significant legal challenge is expected. If a recount is sought, the requesting party has seven days from the certification date - until December 17 at the latest - to file the request. From there, the Secretary of State's office would have 20 days to finish the process. Assuming certification and the absence of a recount, the Missouri Gaming Commission will oversee the licensing process. This will include: Issuing licenses to sports teams and the state's 13 casinos. Allowing two other mobile sports betting operators to apply for licenses. Major national operators like DraftKings and FanDuel are expected to vie for entry into Missouri's sports betting market. With the expected legalization, Missouri joins the national trend of expanding sports betting access. This move is projected to generate significant revenue for the state and provide a new entertainment avenue for sports enthusiasts. Barring unforeseen delays or challenges, Missouri's journey to legal sports betting demonstrates the growing acceptance of the industry across the United States. By late 2025, sports fans in the state could find themselves placing bets legally for the first time.

When it mattered most, the Houston Rockets managed to find their way to a promising victory after grinding a way to a hard-fought 119-116 victory against the best in the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder. While they still remain in their same spots, this win shows the massive growth that the Rockets have enjoyed so far in this season. The two teams met back in November 9th, where Chet Holmgren led the way in OKC’s 126-109 victory with 29 points. With the sophomore big man out with an injury, the Thunder had to find ways to win. They had Isaiah Hartenstein to start in his place, who performed well, but could not keep Alperen Sengun in check as the Rockets rallied its way to a much-needed win. It was a tight battle from start to finish, and neither team had a clear advantage, and it went down to the wire – with free throws and key defensive stops, but Houston came out on top and proved their worth as a contender when it mattered most. Now they are surely making their presence felt on the big stage now more than ever. Massive Showdown of Contenders Fred VanVleet proved that he was a great signing for the Rockets back then as he came up with the only 30-point performance for the team in this game, dropping 38 points to lead all scorers – sinking clutch free throws to keep the game away for good. The Thunder had a great look at the final shot but missed it badly, which could have sent the game to overtime. Alperen Sengun flirted with a triple-double as he tallied 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists – a classic game of his at this point. He was a force in the paint and battled Hartenstein in the paint, with the latter having 19 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 assists for the Thunder. It was also Dillon Brooks who played the best game of his season so far, finishing with 16 points and 7 rebounds – but his biggest play of the game was being able to catch the ball from a falling Sengun and nailed a turnaround fadeaway jumper, sinking it with just 0.1 left on the shot clock to give Houston a 115-113 lead. Jabari Smith made his presence felt on the boards with 15 points and 14 rebounds, while Jalen Green had an off night with just nine points in 34 minutes. Thunderstruck – But Not Disappointing Jalen Williams struggled to shoot the ball well for OKC, but he did come alive in the fourth to finish with 22 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was also consistent from start to finish as he led the Thunder with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists on an efficient shooting night. Luguentz Dort did a fantastic job of defending Houston’s guards all night long, and he was efficient with 6 points and 6 assists, but fouled out late – which proved to be pivotal for OKC’s defense. Cason Wallace, on the other hand, was clutch in this game and was shown to be quite the strong guard as he nearly had a double-double with 14 points and 9 rebounds. OKC has lost a game after winning four in a row, but still holds the top spot of the Western Conference. The Thunder now returns home for a clash with the Utah Jazz for the NBA Cup Group Stage. Houston, on the other hand, will battle the Sacramento Kings on the road.

Stunning MVP performances don’t always mean big victories for their respective teams, and that is what we have witnessed with Lamar Jackson coming up with a wild MVP game in the Baltimore Ravens’ clash with the Philadelphia Eagles, and yet they still came up short – leading to a 24-19 loss when it mattered most. Jackson has been the leading pick in the NFL MVP odds this season so far thanks to his elite-level performances night in and night out. But after this loss to the Eagles, Jackson is now second on the odds list with +250, while Buffalo’s own Josh Allen now moves up on the list with +150 on the top odds to win. At this point, it is hard to deny that Jackson has been an elite performer at this point in time, but now his team really needs to come up with victories if he is going to make a strong case for the MVP, which is clearly a factor in deciding MVPs to win the award by the end of the season. If Jackson is going to repeat, he has got to do better to avoid these close losses for the Ravens. Missed Chance to Win Baltimore started strong in the game and even had a 9-0 lead in the first quarter before squandering it all in the second quarter, where the Eagles would go on to take a 14-12 lead at halftime. However, neither team would manage to score in the third, until Philadelphia came alive in the fourth with a 21-12 lead to open up the final frame. Jake Elliot’s 35-yard field goal would lead them to 24 points, while a touchdown from Isaiah Likely sealed the final score at 24-19. This was a comeback game for the Eagles. Baltimore filled the stat sheet in all facets, scoring a total of 372 yards coming off 206 passing yards and 166 rushing yards to the Eagles’ 252 total yards with 112 passing and 140 rushing. Jackson finished with 237 yards and two massive touchdowns while going 23-36 in his passes. However, it was the impressive performance of Jalen Hurts – an efficient one – that led the way for the Eagles to soar over the Ravens, especially after he just finished with 118 yards total to go along with a touchdown and 11-19 on his passes. Saquon Barkley on the Rise While the bookmakers have already pinned Josh Allen at the top of the odds for weeks now, Jackson has managed to keep his pace on the second spot so far. However, the Eagles are also on the winning track, and it seems that Saquon Barkley’s rushing game has caught fire so far and it has lifted him behind Jackson in the MVP odds with +475 at best. In this win, Barkley finished with 23 carries and scored 107 total yards, including a massive touchdown in the fourth quarter at 7:56 to bring the Eagles up 21-12. It has been an impressive season for Barkley so far, and it cannot be denied that his MVP case has been really convincing at this point with the way the Eagles are leading the charge. Now more than ever, it is expected that the Eagles will find its groove in the season and stay on the winning track. They are set to play against the Carolina Panthers next week, while the Ravens have a good chance to come back from their loss with a game against the New York Giants.

It cannot be denied that the Los Angeles Dodgers are really quite a team that knows how to make its presence felt on both the regular season and even in the playoffs after that successful season – and yet they have also managed to steal the spotlight in the offseason when they brought in Blake Snell in the free agency, sending a strong message across the league. If you thought that the Dodgers were going to keep the same roster considering how well they have enjoyed success with the current lineup helmed by Shohei Ohtani – who was also acquired last season – then you’re wrong. The Dodgers have added yet another impressive performer on the pitching side in Snell, and it seems that they aren’t even done yet in the offseason so far. Considering that the offseason will still stretch through the next year, it is expected that the Dodgers may even well be on the way to come up with more key additions that will help them come up with a much stronger run in the 2025 MLB season. This just says a lot about how the odds are starting to get even more in their favor now more than ever. Another Star to the Roster About a year ago, Snell had to wait until his free agency run got dragged all the way to the winter signings and opted to sign a deal with the San Francisco Giants in a two-year, $62 million deal. He would go on to opt out of the said contract in hopes of testing his value on the free agency market – and guess what? It paid off big-time. Snell has now inked a five-year, $182 million deal with the Dodgers – moving from a lowly team in the league to join a team that just won the World Series while also notching the first nine-figure deal of the offseason. At this point, it is expected that Snell can rest well for Thanksgiving and Christmas with a deal secured all the way to 2029. So what does this mean for the Dodgers? Well, they already have Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow on the pitching roster, along with Clayton Kershaw slated to return in the next season as well. Adding Snell to that list only makes them even more dangerous to look out for now more than ever. Oh, and let’s not forget that NL MVP Shohei Ohtani is also coming in to join that group when he is cleared to pitch. More Coming in for the Dodgers? The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to continue dealing more in their offseason targets. So far, there are talks as to how they are also actively pursuing Roki Sasaki when the Chiba Lotte Marines make him officially posted. At this point, one can say that the stove is cooking for the Dodgers now more than ever, and one can say that they are still shopping. Everyone is waiting on Juan Soto at this point, and the Yankees have even upsized its offer to the star after the news broke that the Dodgers are now joining on the Soto sweepstakes. The team has adjusted Mookie Betts to the infield and with Teoscar Hernandez now a free agent, it does seem that the Dodgers are now bent on bringing in Soto to fill in their outfield at this point in time – probably to increase their odds from +400 to a much better number.

Despite showing a lot of hints and progress in his recovery, even joining the team’s full practice earlier in the week, Auston Matthews has missed his ninth game in a row after sitting out their 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. Now his MVP odds are starting to be affected at a bigger level as well with the Maple Leafs losing games as well. It has been quite a turbulent stretch for the Toronto Maple Leafs with Matthews sitting out games. They are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games, dropping their recent game against the Florida Panthers yesterday. So far, the Maple Leafs are still in the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference, just a few wins behind the likes of the Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, and the Washington Capitals. So far, there has been a lot of talk as to how Matthews’ games have been really missed well for the team. He has not played a game since November 3rd and has been watching from the sidelines while the rest of the squad had to battle all the way to the finish with their captain out of the picture. Matthews Stock Plummeting as of Late From being a favorite to open up November, Auston Matthews’s MVP odds are now gone in the top 10 while Connor Hellebuyck replaces his slot in the list. So far, there have been uite a lot of talks as to how the Maple Leafs star is sorely missed by the team – but not pressured to return at the same time. “He had a real good practice, but he has been off a while,” Toronto coach Craig Berube said of Matthews’ status. “Getting into a full practice was very important. But both him and I, as well as the organization, feel he needs a little bit more to be ready to go. It’s not a healing thing, it’s stamina, getting up to speed and making sure he is ready. We want to make sure he is comfortable and ready to go.’’ Before he went out with an upper-body injury, Matthews had 11 points coming off five goals and six assists in 13 games for the Maple Leafs. Still, they are still on a good position in their games so far with a good look on the top four spot, and even having a promising position in the Atlantic Division so far. All-in-all, Toronto has a 42-20-2 record without Matthews ever since he entered the league in 2016-17. They have performed well for him historically so far, which says a lot about their chances of winning while he takes his time to recover. Feeling Good So Far Matthews claims that he is not rushing to return to the game and has a lot of faith in his teammates to hold the fort. It is also expected that he will go for another team practice session before returning to game action – which is predicted to be against the Tampa Bay Lightning this weekend. “I felt pretty good, so we will just take it step by step,” Matthews said after practice. “I don’t know, we’ll see. I’ll get with the training staff and chat some more. The individual skates are much different than a team practice, so this being the first actual team practice I skated in, I felt really good.” There are no specifics on Matthews’ upper-body injury. So far, the only positive side for this is that he is not out for the whole season, which could have spelled a bigger doom for their season.