Ryan Fitzpatrick takes a shot at Deshaun Watson during Browns game
Ryan Fitzpatrick is clearly not a fan of the Cleveland Browns’ QB1.
The retired ex-NFL quarterback Fitzpatrick was on the call for Amazon Prime during Thursday’s preseason game between the Browns and the New England Patriots. In the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio, Fitzpatrick got in a shot on the air at Browns QB Deshaun Watson.
Fitzpatrick told his broadcast partners Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit that it was inevitable that Watson would fail as Cleveland’s starter. When Herbstreit pressed Fitzpatrick on the matter, Fizpatrick doubled down on the remark.
“Deshaun, once he fails, Shedeur [Sanders] is going to jump into this thing, and he’s going to be the guy,” said Fitzpatrick. “And this city is going to be behind him.”
“Yeah, but you think he’ll fail?” Herbstreit said in response. “Yeah, it’s gonna happen,” Fitzpatrick replied.
Here is the full video of the exchange.
Ryan Fitzpatrick: "Once [Deshaun Watson] fails, Shedeur (Sanders) is going to jump into this thing, and he's going to be the guy. And this city is going to be behind him."
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) August 28, 2026
Kirk Herbstreit: "You think he'll fail?"
Fitzpatrick: "Yeah. It's gonna happen." pic.twitter.com/UjlgGpDXrG
Watson, the controversial former Pro Bowler, was recently named the starter at QB by new Browns head coach Todd Monken. There is not a lot to get excited about there though, especially after Watson missed the entire 2025 season due to a second Achilles rupture and had zero touchdowns and two turnovers during the 2026 preseason.
An interesting theory recently emerged about the Browns’ handling of Watson and why they named him their QB1 to start the year. But Cleveland fans clearly just want Watson and his $230 million contract to go away at this point, and now we know that Fitzpatrick is not exactly a Watson enthusiast either.
Chris Sale drops a legendary 3-word line after shutting out the Dodgers
Chris Sale reacted to his masterpiece on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a way that only Chris Sale could.
The Atlanta Braves ace lefty Sale threw an absolute gem on Thursday versus the powerhouse Dodgers. Sale delivered a complete-game shutout on 109 pitches at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga.
On top of that, Sale had 11 strikeouts and scattered just five hits with zero walks. That propelled the Braves to a 1-0 victory to secure a three-game series sweep of the Dodgers.
One of Sale’s finest moments of the evening came in the third inning when he threw a staggering 100.1 mph fastball to Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. That marked the first time that the now 37-year-old Sale had touched triple digits since all the way back in 2018.
Chris Sale threw Shohei Ohtani a 100.1 MPH fastball.
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 28, 2026
It was the first time he's thrown over 100 MPH since 2018, and the seventh-fastest pitch of his career pic.twitter.com/zz0ysWakRF
Sale was asked about the 100-mph heater after the game by Braves sideline reporter Wiley Ballard, who posed the question of “How?” Immediately, Sale delivered the priceless response of, “With my arm.”
Wiley- “You threw a pitch over 100 mph for the first time in 8 years… how?”
— Luz (@luzthegoosey) August 28, 2026
Chris Sale- “With my arm.” pic.twitter.com/X8NirppUGw
Now in his 16th MLB season, Sale is a 10-time All-Star, a three-time strikeouts leader, and a one-time Cy Young Award winner. He does not produce quite as much heat these days, especially after a 2020 Tommy John surgery. But Sale still has plenty left in his bag when he needs it and always brings out surprises whenever he faces the Dodgers.
Notable update surfaces on Tony Romo’s future at CBS after his arrest
Tony Romo is apparently putting up a fight to keep his job.
The retired former NFL quarterback Romo is in talks with CBS about potentially returning to his post, TMZ Sports reported on Thursday. TMZ also shared a statement from a Romo spokesperson, saying that the ex-Dallas Cowboys star accepted “full responsibility for his actions” in the wake of his OWI arrest in July.
“Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying. “We are working with local authorities to bring this matter to a close and we are communicating with CBS about next steps.”
Romo, now 46 years old, was arrested last month in Milwaukee County, Wisc. after being pulled over for driving erratically and failing subsequent field sobriety tests. Some unflattering details later emerged about the scene of Romo’s arrest.
CBS has since placed Romo, who is on a 10-year, $180 million contract with them, on leave. A report earlier this month suggested that the network was likely to move on from Romo, and CBS Sports president David Berson recently even made some ominous comments about Romo’s future.
Romo played in the NFL from 2003-16, making four Pro Bowl teams and one All-Pro team as the QB for the Cowboys. He then joined CBS as a commentator in 2017, initially drawing rave reviews but now serving as a frequent target of viewer criticisms.
CBS could potentially use a morals clause in Romo’s contract to get out of the four years and roughly $72 million that they still owe him. But it looks like Romo will not be going down with a fight first.
Darryn Peterson says he got his car stolen from an Airbnb
Darryn Peterson is getting a rude welcome to life as a professional athlete.
The Utah Jazz star rookie Peterson spoke in a recent interview to ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike. During the interview, Peterson revealed that he was a victim of a theft during the pre-draft process.
“Crazy story,” said Peterson, per KSL Sports. “My whip during the pre-draft process got stolen out of the driveway at the Airbnb I was staying at. After it got taken, I was like,’I’m about to just get something else.’”
Peterson added that he ended up using some money from his first NBA contract to buy a new black Range Rover as a result. The 19-year-old also said that he learned his lesson and now keeps the new car in his garage at all times.
You can watch Peterson’s full interview with Ogwumike here.
Peterson was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after a standout freshman year at Kansas in which he averaged 20.2 points per game and earned an All-Big 12 selection. While the 6-foot-6 combo guard did also spark plenty of concern with various injury issues throughout the year (which Peterson has since revealed the cause of), he looks poised for a successful career in the NBA after a tremendous showing in this year’s Summer League.
Meanwhile, Peterson is also learning a valuable early lesson about the price of fame and riches. He might even be able to get some advice from this fellow NBA player who got his car stolen earlier this summer as well.
Report: Brewers could trade 1 All-Star this offseason
The Milwaukee Brewers currently have the best record in baseball, but they could still be facing a reckoning come this winter.
Milwaukee catcher William Contreras is a name to keep an eye on this offseason, Robert Murray of FanSided reported this week on “The Baseball Insiders” podcast. Murray notes that Contreras could be a potential candidate for trade.
Contreras, 28, has been with the Brewers since the 2023 season and has quickly emerged as one of Major League Baseball’s elite catchers. He is now a three-time All-Star and a one-time Silver Slugger winner and is currently producing some impressive numbers in 2026.
The righty-hitting Contreras is batting .268 with 12 home runs and 65 RBIs as a bedrock piece for the 82-51 Brewers. Contreras is also known as a top-tier defensive catcher, particularly when it comes to both game management and throwing out would-be base stealers.
But Contreras will be entering his final year under contract next season (a club option at $14.5 million). That means that the time may be ripe for Milwaukee to sell high on Contreras before he gets too expensive.
The farm-rich Brewers also have 23-year-old catching prospect Jeferson Quero stashed away in Triple-A as a potential replacement-in-waiting for Contreras. While Contreras has had plenty of incredible cult-hero moments during his time in Milwaukee, the team may have a very tough decision to make on him this winter regardless.
Details emerge on Jazz Chisholm’s expected offseason outcome
Jazz Chisholm might have to take something of a “prove it” deal this offseason.
The New York Yankees infielder Chisholm is expected to have a market this winter but may end up taking a short-term deal with an opt-out after the first season, Robert Murray of FanSided reported this week on the “The Baseball Insiders” podcast. Murray adds that Chisholm could potentially end up with a deal structure similar to what New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette got last offseason.
For reference, Bichette, 28, got a three-year, $126 million contract from the Mets. Bichette can also test free agency this offseason thanks to having an opt-out after Year 1.
Chisholm, also 28, might not come close to that financial figure though. After all, he is having a down 2026 season, batting just .226 with a .708 OPS (albeit with 18 homers, 53 RBIs, and an AL-leading 36 stolen bases).
But the deal structure could indeed end up being similar to that of Bichette’s contract. Chisholm is a two-time All-Star who won a Silver Slugger Award last season and also joined the 30-30 club, and he is still young to be able to bet on himself having a superb bounceback campaign in 2027.
Of course, Chisholm’s new contract might end up coming from a new team. We did hear earlier this month that the Yankees are not expected to bring back Chisholm as a free agent this winter.
Patriots may be headed toward contract standoff with star player
The New England Patriots may be headed for a lengthy contract dispute with one of their key players.
The Patriots still have yet to get close to a new contract with cornerback Christian Gonzalez, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Gonzalez expects to use Seattle Seahawks DB Devon Witherspoon’s recent $132 million deal as a template for his own, but the Patriots have yet to offer anything close to the roughly $33 million annual salary Witherspoon got.
“Witherspoon has established the benchmark, and the Patriots haven’t gone there. They weren’t there before and they don’t appear to be going there right now,” Schefter said. “I think they want to pay Christian Gonzalez, but they’re obviously not in the same neighborhood right now and haven’t been, thus his disappointment.”
Schefter added that he expects the two sides to talk again before the season starts, but if the two sides fail to reach an agreement by that point, Gonzalez’s future will become much more uncertain.
“I think there’s probably another push before the season begins from both sides to try to get it done. That’s my guess, because he’s too good a player not to try to get something done, and they’re too smart not to try and get something done,” Schefter said.
"I don't think that Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots have been close to a new deal..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 27, 2026
They don't appear to be wanting to give him Devon Witherspoon type money..
I think there's probably one more push by both sides to try and get a deal done before the season starts" ~… pic.twitter.com/eElbELq8pb
Gonzalez has two years left on his current deal and is highly underpaid relative to his accomplishments. He has gone public with his frustration over how negotiations have gone so far, and it does not sound like the situation is about to get any better for him.
Gonzalez, 24, has already made a strong argument to be one of the highest-paid CBs in the league. A former first-round pick by the Patriots in 2023 (No. 17 overall), Gonzalez was an All-Pro in 2024 as well as a Pro Bowler in 2025. Last season for New England, Gonzalez logged 69 combined tackles and 10 passes defended, becoming a cornerstone of the defense that made it all the way to Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks.
Ben Simmons received rave reviews over his recent workout
Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback attempt might have gotten a boost from a recent workout he took part in for NBA teams.
Simmons reportedly worked out in Florida this week, and initial reports suggest the workout went well. Veteran Sacramento radio host Carmichael Dave said Thursday that one person who attended the workout said Simmons looked “fantastic.”
“Somebody who was at those workouts said that Ben Simmons ‘looked fantastic.’"
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) August 27, 2026
– @CarmichaelDave on Ben Simmons workout pic.twitter.com/9U2yxKyOxG
There are thought to be at least a few teams interested in Simmons if he does fully commit to an NBA comeback. One team in particular has recently been linked to the former No. 1 overall pick.
Simmons did not play at all last season, but is believed to be fully healthy now. His lengthy injury history will be a concern to some teams, though at this point any team that did sign him would mostly be pursuing him as essentially taking a flier on the veteran.
Simmons last played for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2024-25. He averaged 3.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in a reserve role for them.
Josh Jacobs is facing charges stemming from his offseason arrest
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing multiple charges stemming from his May arrest.
Jacobs has been charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property by the Brown County, Wisc. District Attorney, according to Tom Pelissero of The Ringer. Those are reduced charges compared with what he faced upon his May arrest.
The Brown County District Attorney has formally charged Packers RB Josh Jacobs with two misdemeanors related to his May arrest.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 27, 2026
Originally booked on five charges, including felony strangulation, Jacobs now faces reduced charges of misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to… pic.twitter.com/zY8pQUKyas
Jacobs was originally arrested on a number of domestic violence charges, including one count of felony strangulation. A misdemeanor battery charge is significantly less serious.
Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards in 2024 with 15 touchdowns, and he had 929 yards and 13 touchdowns this past year for Green Bay.
The NFL can take disciplinary action against Jacobs even if he does not face any further legal consequences from the situation. There is no timetable for that decision, and the league is still investigating.
Diamondbacks players are ‘exhausted’ by Ketel Marte
Ketel Marte’s Arizona Diamondbacks teammates sound like they are running out of patience for dealing with the drama he continues to cause.
A new story by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic dug into Marte’s most recent issues with the Diamondbacks, and how the drama is not completely new. Rosenthal writes that players have grown tired of Marte’s drama, the most recent being his unexcused absense from the team while on a road trip to Boston.
“Typical Ketel. Just leaving. It is what it is,” one anonymous player summarized.
Marte unexpectedly vanished just before the Diamondbacks played in Boston last week. He was ultimately fine and sent back to Arizona with a knee issue, where he spent his evening at a casino. He has also been previously accused of being a bad teammate, though he was dismissive of those claims.
Marte is having a bit of a down year, hitting .249 with 21 home runs. He was an All-Star in 2024 and 2025, which is a big reason why the Diamondbacks have tolerated his internal drama up until now.
Rams bring back former Super Bowl-winning wide receiver
The Los Angeles Rams are bringing back one of their former wide receivers just five months after allowing him to leave as a free agent.
The Rams re-acquired wide receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal sends Atwell back to Los Angeles after he spent the first five years of his career there.
Thursday’s move is unusual for a whole host of reasons. Atwell left the Rams to sign with Miami as a free agent in March, so one has to wonder how enthusiastic he is about suddenly being dealt back there. The Rams seemed to have little use for Atwell at the end of last season, as he was inactive for the team’s final two playoff games.
Atwell was a second-round pick of the Rams in 2021. He never really broke through into the top tier of receivers there, with his best season coming in 2024 when he caught 42 passes for 562 yards. He also caught three touchdown passes in 2023.
Last year, Atwell played in just ten games, and caught only six passes for 192 yards and a touchdown.
Kevin Durant explains why Russell Westbrook’s retirement hit him so hard
Kevin Durant admitted that longtime teammate Russell Westbrook’s recent retirement hit him harder than he perhaps expected it to.
On his “Boardroom Talks” podcast, Durant admitted he was somewhat blindsided by Westbrook’s decision to retire after 18 NBA seasons. In Durant’s eyes, Westbrook was still good enough to keep playing, and it was strange to see someone he was so close with call it a career.
“It just hit me, man, because it’s just like that’s one of the first dudes you come in with and you was around every day to finally step out of this s–t,” Durant said. “A lot of the guys that have been younger than me or drafted after me have retired, but I wasn’t as close to them as I was to Russ. It was somebody I felt like could still play. It surprised me.”
"It just hit me, man, because it's just like that's one of the first dudes you come in with and you was around every day to finally step out of this sh*t… It surprised me."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 27, 2026
Kevin Durant on Russell Westbrook's retirement.
(via @boardroom)pic.twitter.com/avXCtCdzsm
Durant added that he has not spoken with Westbrook since the announcement, but that he expected to “run into him at some point as we move forward in life.”
Durant shared a nice statement when Westbrook announced his retirement earlier this month. While their relationship was awkward at times, the two seem to be at relative peace with each other, at least on Durant’s end of things.
As for Durant, he has occasionally given some thought to retirement himself. However, the 37-year-old has given no indication that he will be walking away anytime soon.
Everyone made the same joke about NBC’s Michael Jordan news
Reports emerged Wednesday suggesting that NBC’s one-year relationship with Michael Jordan is coming to an end. The reaction to that news was almost universally dismissive.
Jordan is reportedly not expected to return as a “special contributor” to NBC’s NBA coverage after one season. That news was mocked across social media, as Jordan’s role essentially wound up being to sit for an interview that was broken down into multiple segments.
Damn, he wasn't free for one single day again? https://t.co/dJMZxEPxJR
— B.W. Carlin (@BaileyCarlin) August 26, 2026
Hard to use the verb return here – it suggests he was a part of the coverage to begin with. https://t.co/bGbLOVbdFK
— Alex Sherman (@sherman4949) August 26, 2026
No more stretching out one interview…… what will we do with ourselves? https://t.co/aMsDJvJaHb
— Strictly 4 My X’ers (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) August 26, 2026
When it was initially announced that Jordan would be on NBC as a “special contributor,” many people anticipated that he would appear occasionally throughout the ceiling to weigh in on the NBA. The actual reality was that he sat for one interview with Mike Tirico in which he opined on broader topics, and it was edited to air over multiple weeks. That drew some backlash from viewers who had expected a bit more than that.
Some fans even found some irony in Jordan’s role in light of some of the remarks he made during that interview.
Fans do want to hear Jordan’s thoughts on the modern NBA. If all he is willing to do is sit for one interview and talk about them broadly, however, there probably is not much ground that could be covered by bringing that back for another season.
Jed York police body cam video is embarrassing for 49ers owner
Police body cam footage has emerged of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York’s arrest in Ohio for trying to solicit a prostitute.
In the video, a surprised York is pulled over by police in East Palestine, Ohio after being caught in a sting. York is handcuffed, and asks police what they are doing as they arrest him. The Niners owner also claims he was “just driving” in the area.
One of the officers involved in the arrest is baffled by York’s actions, especially after finding a stack of $20 bills in York’s vehicle.
“It’s crazy, the people that do this. They could do whatever they want,” the officer says.
😳 Body cam of Jed York's arrest shows stunned 49ers owner. https://t.co/rjSYBSbrgF
— TMZ (@TMZ) August 26, 2026
🎥: East Palestine Police Dept pic.twitter.com/PZr8EXnk91
York was arrested early Sunday after going to a trailer park to meet up with what he believed was a prostitute. He allegedly paid $140 for the encounter, though he never actually reached his destination.
York was initially charged with engaging in prostitution, but ultimately pled no contest to the lesser charge of disorderly conduct as part of a plea deal. The NFL is investigating whether the incident warrants additional discipline.
Draymond Green calls out media over Klay Thompson narrative
Another day, another fiery take from Draymond Green, and this time, it’s about Klay Thompson.
The outspoken Golden State Warriors power forward had something to get off his chest about his former Dubs teammate Klay Thompson’s outlook with the Miami Heat, particularly what he sees as an unfair narrative created by the media.
Draymond seems to believe that the media is setting Thompson up for criticism by generating unrealistic offseason hype.
“I don’t like how everybody’s trying to act like, ‘Oh man, it’s Klay Thompson’ like Klay to the Heat, like this is Klay of 2018,” Green said during a recent episode of “The Draymond Green Show.”
The former NBA Defensive Player of the Year made it clear that people need to dial back their expectations for Thompson.
“The reason I don’t like it is because I feel like everybody’s trying to set Klay up for failure. And so, I’m going to say it right here, right now. Let’s stop acting like 2017 Klay is going to Miami, Green continued.
“Don’t try to set my brother up like you about to get the 2017 Klay so, the moment you don’t, y’all can bash him. That’s bulls—t. He’s going into Year 16 of his career. We obviously know the injuries that he’s faced.”
Green knows a lot about Thompson, as the two helped Golden State win four NBA titles. He also knows that Thompson is no longer the player he used to be during the best days of Golden State’s dynasty in the late 2010s.
Injuries (and age) have greatly diminished Thompson’s abilities on the court, but he can still provide excellent spacing for a shooter-needy Miami squad.
Over the last two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Thompson averaged 12.9 points and shot 38.7% from deep.
Reds stun Giants with an outrageously rare comeback
The Cincinnati Reds were circling the drain, virtually assured of absorbing a loss when they entered the ninth inning of their game against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, trailing 9-3.
But a baseball miracle happened at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., with more than 24,000 fans witnessing the Reds overcome the deficit and pull off a 10-9 win — in historic fashion.
It was just the third time in Reds history that they won a game despite being down by at least six runs going into the ninth inning, according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com.
Cincinnati started its incredible comeback in the ninth inning with rookie Hector Rodriguez hitting his second home run of the game to cut the Giants’ lead to 9-4. Elly De La Cruz then singled, followed by two walks to load the bases. Eugenio Suarez then hit a grand slam to get the Reds within a run at 9-8.
Here is a video of that monster shot from Suarez.
Eugenio Suárez GRAND SLAM!
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2026
The @Reds have scored 5 in the 9th 👀 pic.twitter.com/UWUaJRquh9
Jose Trevino’s sacrifice fly after bunt singles from Dane Myers and Matt McClain tied the game at 9-9. An RBI single from pinch-hitter Tyler Stephenson gave Cincinnati the go-ahead run.
It was an incredible way for the Reds to win the game and an agonizing manner to lose for the Giants.
The last time Cincinnati won a game despite trailing by six runs or more heading into the ninth inning was in 1958.
Dave Canales responds to Bryce Young’s status with the Panthers
Bryce Young has been in the NFL for three seasons, but the jury is still out on the Carolina Panthers quarterback.
But entering his fourth season in the league, Young is enjoying the full support of Carolina head coach Dave Canales, who left no doubt about his stance on the former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback during an interview with Stephen A. Smith on SiriusXM.
“He is right now,” Canales told Smith. “He’s our guy — he’s our guy, and I love the trajectory that he’s on.
And not just the stuff that he’s growing in — from just an operational standpoint, moving the offense, finding chemistry and all that stuff — but it’s also just the critical moments, you know? It’s those games, it’s the close games, it’s the one-score game at the end.
The 2026 season is a crucial one for Young, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Carolina hasn’t given him a contract extension yet, but the team picked up its $25.9 million fifth-year option, which would cover his 2027 campaign.
If Young is to land a massive new deal with the Panthers, he’ll have to at least sustain the momentum he built in 2025, when he posted career highs of 3,011 passing yards and 23 touchdowns, while completing 63.6% of his passes.
Video: Dustin May leaves start after getting hit by a 106 mph line drive
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Dustin May had a very short (and painful) night on the mound Wednesday.
May was done for the rest of the evening after just one pitch against the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., as he was hit in the back by a 106 mph line drive from Mets leadoff hitter A.J. Ewing. He was in clear pain afterward, as he was checked on the mound by a Brewers staff member and his teammates.
After a few moments, May was removed from his start amid concerns that he had suffered an injury.
Here is a video of that scene.
Dustin May took a 106 mph line drive off the bat of A.J Ewing on the first pitch of the game to the shoulder. He seemed to be in severe discomfort and was removed from the game after throwing warmup pitches.
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) August 26, 2026
We wish him a speedy recovery 🙏 pic.twitter.com/AsuQouSzUb
Milwaukee had to dig into its bullpen early following May’s exit, with Robert Gasser taking over on the mound. Gasser answered the call by pitching 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball, allowing six hits and two walks while recording six strikeouts. Three other pitchers helped finish the job, as the Brewers overcame May’s early departure to cruise to an 8-1 victory.
Even more good news for Milwaukee is that May seemingly avoided a serious injury.
“In the moment, it didn’t feel great. It took my breath away,” May said after the game, via Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.
“I probably could have finished that inning, but better safe than sorry not trying to push through it. Right now, I feel OK. It’s just a bruise. No damage or anything structurally, so that’s good.”
The win over New York got the Brewers back in the win column after two consecutive losses.
The 82-51 Milwaukee will look to close out the Mets series with a win Thursday.
Jose Altuve makes Yankees fans pay after profane gesture
Jose Altuve was not going to be denied a big play despite hearing loud and profane chants from New York Yankees fans during an at-bat in Wednesday’s game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y.
During his first plate appearance of the game in the first inning, Altuve was met with a chorus of boos and chants of “F–k Altuve” from Yankees fans, who have never forgotten Houston’s sign-stealing saga.
Altuve, however, immediately silenced his detractors when he turned on Yankees starter Elmer Rodriguez’s 97 mph sinker for an RBI double, putting Houston ahead 1-0.
You can hear the chants and Altuve’s hit here.
Jose Altuve came up to boos and then Trent Grisham misplayed a ball which allowed the Astros to take the early lead pic.twitter.com/3rQeu0pXEf
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) August 26, 2026
While that must have been tough to see for Yankees fans, they had the last laugh when it was all said and done in the game. New York grabbed the lead before the end of the inning, 2-1.
Daulton Varsho’s solo home run in the fourth inning leveled the score at 2-2, but the Yankees took control of the contest the rest of the way, scoring seven of the next eight runs in the game for a 9-3 victory.
With that Yankees win, the series is tied at 1-1 heading into Thursday’s finale.
As for the Astros, their loss put them in greater danger of losing their spot atop the American League West standings, as their 66-67 record is just half a game ahead of the Texas Rangers.
John Harbaugh has concerning comments on Cam Skattebo
Cam Skattebo’s approval rating has reportedly trended downward among one half of the New York Giants’ roster. Head coach John Harbaugh has noticed it, too.
Giants fans have learned to love Skattebo in part because of his reckless style of play. But according to team beat writer Pat Leonard, that same ferocity has frustrated some Giants defenders in practice of late.
Skattebo started a fight during Wednesday’s practice because the running back made a risky slide that “came dangerously close to taking out” a couple of defenders’ legs. The incident reportedly occurred when the defense was not allowed to hit offensive players.
Veteran defensive backs Jevon Holland and Greg Newsome “did not appreciate” the move, with the latter getting in Skattebo’s face about it afterwards.
Wednesday’s incident came after Skattebo previously pulled a similar stunt against linebacker Zaire Barnes. Per the report, Skattebo’s behavior has been “getting old to his defensive teammates.”
Harbaugh subtly called Skattebo out over the incident when he spoke to reporters after practice. He praised Skattebo for bringing a lot of energy but then compared him to an “infectious disease” that the team needs to contain.
“He did get a 15-yard penalty at the end of practice,” Harbaugh said. “Did you notice that? That’s not infectious. Well, it is infectious, actually. Infectious in a bad way, right? Like infectious disease type of thing. We don’t want that. So, we want it to be directed in a positive way.”
Cam Skattebo started a fight in practice today. He slid down after a reception and came dangerously close to taking out a couple Giants DBs’ legs. The defense isn’t allowed to hit.
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) August 26, 2026
Jevon Holland and Greg Newsome did not appreciate it. Situation escalated between Skattebo and…
Skattebo made headlines last month with his viral backflip that had Giants fans fearing for his own safety. Some of his teammates seem to believe Cam may be endangering others now, too.
