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Doug Whiteside
An educator in elementary and secondary panel for the past 25 years, Doug has pivoted towards the digital sports media space, where he has published over 200 articles since 2024. A former college baseball player, and going way back, a batboy for the Toronto Blue Jays, Doug has a knowledge of the intricacies of professional sports culture that is truly unique. Doug writes with a focus on the analytics, and trends of MLB, but will often delve into hot takes across all major sports.
Latest by Doug Whiteside
THE COVER | NFL FUTURES Washington Commanders 2026 Futures Profile
Washington has made some significant changes around quarterback Jayden Daniels.
THE COVER | NFL FUTURES Buffalo Bills 2026 Futures Profile
Can Josh Allen finally take the Bills all the way?
The Pirates’ No. 1 Pick Problem: Skenes Is the Exception, Not the Rule
Unlike any other major sport, the MLB draft is about as far from a guarantee of success as one could imagine.
Max Fried Projects Low On K's v. Red Sox
Tonight, manager Aaron Boone will aim to give the bullpen a bit of a breather as another trusted ace gets the start.
Los Tres Grandes de Toronto Podrían Ser Decisivos en los Playoffs Si el Sueño del Wild Card Se Hace Realidad
Los Tres Grandes de Toronto Podrían Ser Decisivos en los Playoffs Si el Sueño del Wild Card Se Hace Realidad
Eugenio Suárez Waived: Could the Blue Jays or Red Sox Acquire the Reds Slugger?
Still hitting titanic sized home runs at a clip that projects 2026 to be a fairly normal year for him, the two time All Star and 13 year MLB veteran will probably finish with close to 30 home runs, 80 RBI, a ton of strikeouts, and reliable third base play when he is not the designated hitter.
Toronto’s Big Three Could Be Playoff Difference-Makers If Wild Card Dreams Come True
If Toronto is going to make the postseason, its starting rotation could ultimately be what gets it there, and what makes the Jays dangerous once they arrive.
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Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers Sunday Night (Little League Classic) Preview
Two NL division leaders collide at Williamsport's Little League Classic, and the pitching matchup tells you everything you need to know about where the value sits tonight.
NFL Preseason Parlays: How to Find Value in Volatility Before Week 1
It's anyone's guess what will unfold with an all-out last ditch effort from players sitting on the fringe of realizing their lifelong dream.
MLB Wild Card Hopefuls Turn to Speed Amid Power Shortage
After looking at the list of players who clock in as the fastest in MLB today, measured mainly by the 60-yard dash, it becomes clear that the total ballplayer is the one who can instantly change a game's outcome with footspeed.
Buffalo Bills Hit 2026 With A Smart Stadium Advantage
The Buffalo Bills enter 2026 with a $2 billion smart stadium, a retooled receiving corps headlined by DJ Moore, and a Josh Allen offense primed for a Super Bowl run. Here is what fans and bettors need to know about the new-look Bills.
Two Legends Clash at UFC 329: Who do we pick?
As it stands, Conor McGregor is listed as the underdog with a 30% probability of winning. This might be a smart play to take McGregor to at least go the distance, and Holloway has one of the best chins in UFC history.
Really Vlad? Four AL First Basemen Getting Snubbed by Guerrero Jr.’s ASG Start
In terms of sentiment, it is far too early to reflect on Vlad's career and acknowledge this All Star Game starting nod as his swan song segue into the annals of Cooperstown.
The Underdog Angle: The Fitzpatricks and Fleetwood Could Surprise at Shinnecock
Beginning with England's Aaron Rai and his three stroke victory over an elite field to capture the season's second major championship, many of golf's biggest names have remained surprisingly quiet.
NBA Finals Odds: Why the New York Knicks Are the Smart Pick Over the Favored Spurs
Oddsmakers have wasted little time installing San Antonio as the favorite to capture its sixth NBA championship.
Blue Jays’ New Lineup Configuration Should Unlock Jesus Sanchez’s Video Game Power
Sanchez is seizing the moment after being inserted into the three spot in the Blue Jays batting order, with team home run leader Kazuma Okamoto hitting cleanup behind him.
OG Anunoby Brings Championship DNA to Knicks’ Quest for an NBA Title
Anunoby, like Brunson and pre eminent Knicks superstar Karl Anthony Towns, prefers to praise the man beside him, or his predecessors, before ever giving himself a pat on the back.
A Soto Surge With a Bichette Side Bet Is a Solid Futures Play For June
Despite what many considered a sluggish start by his standards, Soto already sits with 10 home runs and a typically elite .949 OPS. After a cold April and a lack of power early in MLB’s newly adjusted March schedule, the numbers are starting to normalize in a big way.
Tony Brothers Not Disciplined by NBA Despite Viral Behaviour During Playoffs
At this point, it can fairly be said that veteran official Tony Brothers has become part of the story for all the wrong reasons.
Acquiring These Hitters Could Rescue MLB’s Most Struggling Offenses
What might it take to right the ship that appears destined for failure in 2026?
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Yankees - Schlittler v. Blue Jays Yesavage Is “Must See” MLB Action
This is a head-to-head pitching match-up that should capture the attention of baseball fans far and wide
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When Vladdy Is Rolling, Baseball Feels Bigger
Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. put on a display of athletic dominance for the ages through the 2025 playoffs and World Series. The 51 million viewers worldwide who tuned in to the awe-inspiring, edge-of-your-seat action during game seven spanned the globe.
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MMA Main Event: Ronda Rousey v. Gina Carano
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano — a true legend vs. legend UFC showdown.
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The Real Appeal of Seth Hernandez Isn’t Becoming "Paul Skenes 2.0"
Seth Hernandez is already projecting to dominate at the top level. Are expectations of him becoming Paul Skenes 2.0 realistic and fair?