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The Trojans' season opener against San Jose State revealed a potent offensive core anchored by Maiava, Miller and Mosley, yet defensive shortcomings and individual struggles highlighted areas requiring immediate attention.
A debut performance by true freshmen Trent Mosley and Luke Wafle, combined with strong quarterback play from Jayden Maiava, powered USC to a 42-26 win, though the fourth quarter revealed defensive vulnerabilities.
San Jose State enters its 2026 football opener as a heavy underdog against a Trojan squad led by Heisman hopeful Jayden Maiava and veteran coordinator Gary Patterson, with heat and national TV adding extra pressure.
The 2026 college football season opens with a marquee matchup as the San Jose State Spartans travel to Los Angeles to face the USC Trojans at the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The game, scheduled for noon on Saturday, will be carried nationally on NBC, giving both fan bases a rare early‑season glimpse of their teams.
The Pittsburgh Pirates rallied in the 12th inning to defeat the San Diego Padres 3‑2, highlighted by Nick Gonzales' RBI single and a dominant bullpen performance.
The Pirates’ recent trade for Luke Weaver was intended to bolster their closer-by-committee, but it’s Mason Montgomery who has seized the spotlight with an unblemished record and elite fantasy metrics.
Luke Weaver's debut at quarterback and Gary Patterson's defensive scheming headline the USC vs. San Jose State season opener at the Coliseum.
After a rocky start to the season, Braxton Ashcraft has rebounded with two dominant performances, including a nine‑inning shutout, propelling the Pirates as they battle for a wild‑card spot.
The Pittsburgh Pirates were shut out 4-0 by the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night, with Jared Jones battling through a high‑pitch count and Sonny Gray delivering a seven‑inning performance.
Sonny Gray delivered a career‑defining outing, his 15th win of the season, as the Red Sox rallied in the ninth to defeat Pittsburgh.
A look at how the Cubs, Pirates, Guardians, Twins and Padres reshaped their rosters at the 2026 trade deadline, adding ace arms and high‑leverage relievers to chase playoff contention.
With the MLB trade deadline behind us, relievers Luke Weaver and Ryan Zeferjahn are poised to become fantasy staples as their teams rebuild bullpens.
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Ke'Bryan Hayes and a prospect to land reliever Luke Weaver, a move framed as a salary dump that could position the club for a postseason run.
A look at the latest closer situations as teams jockey for late‑season stability, from the Pirates' new arm to the Twins' emerging dominant reliever.
The Pirates add Luke Weaver, the Twins acquire Jeff Hoffman, and several other closers shift roles, reshaping bullpen dynamics as the season enters its final stretch.
A look at the players gaining value through recent trades and performance spikes, and those whose current stats may be fleeting.
The deadline saw the Los Angeles Dodgers acquire ace Tarik Skubal, the Boston Red Sox add catcher Adley Rutschman, and several contending clubs trade away established talent for prospects, sparking debate across the league.
A look at how teams are reshaping their late‑inning strategies, the impact on save opportunities and the players poised to benefit.
The 2026 MLB trade deadline reshaped fantasy baseball value, with several players gaining or losing prospects based on new environments and roles.
Recent high‑profile deals, from the Dodgers’ acquisition of Tarik Skubal to the Pirates’ bullpen overhaul, reveal a tension between immediate contention and sustainable building.
A look at the 2026 fantasy baseball closer landscape, highlighting key relievers, trade impacts, and performance trends that could define the top ten.
With a 57‑57 record and a wild‑card spot within reach, Pittsburgh executed a series of moves at the trade deadline, adding relievers Camilo Doval, Luke Weaver and Kirby Yates while also bolstering the outfield. The acquisitions signal a clear intent to compete, even as other contenders reshaped their rosters.
A look at the six fantasy baseball waiver wire targets who have seen their value rise following recent roster moves in Major League Baseball.
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured top pitcher Tarik Skubal, sparking debate over prospect‑driven deals, while other clubs made contrasting moves that reshaped the playoff picture.