In a heartwarming moment during the Pirates vs. Mets series, Isiah Kiner-Falefa met his extended family for the very first time—including Scott Kiner, the son of Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner. IKF grew up knowing he was related to the Pirates legend, but until this week, had never met anyone from that side of his family.

The emotional reunion took place at Citi Field, where the Pirates and Mets—two teams closely tied to Ralph Kiner’s storied legacy—helped bring the family together. Scott Kiner, who was promoting a book about the Kiner family, met IKF for the first time in a long-overdue moment that IKF described as “something I’ve always dreamed about.”

Let us know in the comments what this moment meant to you.

For the first time in franchise history, the Tampa Bay Rays experienced a rain delay—and they celebrated it like a milestone! 😆

On Saturday, May 10th, during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Steinbrenner Field, the skies opened up and the Rays officially had their first weather delay since the team was founded in 1998.

Because Tropicana Field’s roof was damaged in a hurricane during the offseason, the Rays have been temporarily playing at the New York Yankees' spring training stadium, which is open-air—a big change from their usual domed home. And when the rain came, the team leaned into the moment, giving fans free commemorative ponchos labeled: “First Rays Rain Delay.” Even the scoreboard made a joke out of it!

🏟️ Should the Rays tear down Tropicana Field and build something new?

🌦️ Would a retractable roof change the fan experience in Tampa?

💬 Let us know in the comments!

Rafael Devers is frustrated—and for good reason. After losing his third base spot to Alex Bregman and reluctantly becoming the Red Sox’s designated hitter, the Boston front office is now asking Devers to shift again, this time to first base. But after a brutal start to 2025 and a red-hot May, is it fair to ask Boston’s best bat to become a full-time utility man?

In this video, we dive into the Rafael Devers position controversy, unpacking his recent comments about the Red Sox's handling of his role. Is Boston GM Craig Breslow overstepping by asking Devers to move positions mid-season? Or is Devers being too stubborn for a player who claims to be “a ballplayer”?

We’ll break down:

- Devers’ brutal start and bounce-back in May

- Why he lost third base to Alex Bregman

- The injury to Triston Casas that triggered this move

- MLB history of stars switching positions

- Whether Devers’ defensive metrics justify the pushback

Let us know in the comments: Are the Red Sox being unfair to Devers… or is he just not living up to his team-first mantra?

The Dallas Mavericks just won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery with only a 1.8% chance—and the timing couldn’t be crazier.

After pulling off one of the most puzzling trades in NBA history—sending franchise icon Luka Dončić to the Lakers—the Mavs land the #1 overall pick, and the Cooper Flagg era is officially underway.

In this video, we break down:

🏀 The shocking results of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery

🤯 The wild Luka Dončić–Anthony Davis trade fallout

📉 Why the Mavericks may not have come out ahead, even with Cooper Flagg

🧠 Whether this move sets up Dallas for future dominance—or disaster

🌟 Is Cooper Flagg truly a generational star, or just more draft hype?

Would you rather build around Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving—or roll the dice with Anthony Davis, Kyrie, and Cooper Flagg? Let’s talk about it.

👇 Sound off in the comments! Do you believe the Mavericks made the right move? Was this lottery win pure luck—or something more?

🚨 Pete Rose is OFFICIALLY off MLB's banned list.

Rob Manfred just reinstated Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and 17 others — opening the door to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Let's talk about it.

In this video, we break down:

• Why Pete Rose was banned from baseball Rob Manfred's shocking decision to lift the lifetime ban

• What this means for Cooperstown

• How Rose’s gambling compares to steroid-era stars like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens

• Why “Charlie Hustle” might finally get the Hall of Fame recognition many fans believe he deserves ⚾

Whether you love or hate the decision — Pete Rose’s legacy just took a major turn.

📣 What do YOU think? Should MLB legends like Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe finally be in the Hall of Fame? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Shedeur Sanders — the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders — was once projected to go top 10 in the 2025 NFL Draft… so how did he fall all the way to Round 5 (Pick 144)?

In this video, we break down the wild and unexpected freefall of one of college football's most talked-about quarterbacks. Was it his tape? Was it Deion’s shadow? Was it cockiness, conference strength, or something deeper going on behind the scenes? We also look at past NFL Draft slides from stars like Aaron Rodgers and Geno Smith, and compare how Shedeur’s situation stacks up.

➡️ Is Shedeur a victim of NFL politics?

➡️ Or was the hype just bigger than the production?

➡️ And what does this say about “nepo babies” in pro sports like Shedeur and Bronny James?

📊 With over 4,100 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and a standout season at Colorado, Sanders has the numbers — but now he has to prove he belongs. Will he silence the critics and make the NFL regret passing on him?

📣 Sound off in the comments: Was this slide justified, or was Shedeur blackballed?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. just signed a MASSIVE 14-year, $500 million contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays — the largest in franchise history. But while Vladdy Jr. clearly wanted to stay in Toronto, the real question is: What are the Blue Jays actually doing?

In this episode of Empire Sports Talk, Roman Janero breaks down:

- The details of Vlad Jr.’s $500M contract

- Why this might be a hometown discount

- How it compares to Ohtani, Juan Soto, and Kyle Tucker

- The Blue Jays’ confusing team direction

- What this means for Bo Bichette, Santander, and Toronto’s future

Is this the start of a new dynasty in Canada… or another 4th-place AL East finish?

TJ Watt shook up the NFL world with a cryptic tweet — just a peace sign emoji and a photo in a Steelers jersey. Was it a farewell message? A contract shot at the Steelers after Myles Garrett’s massive payday?

In this episode of Empire Sports Talk, Roman Janero breaks down the meaning behind Watt's tweet, why the Steelers may be in trouble, and which NFL teams make the most sense if a blockbuster trade happens. From Detroit to Cincinnati, we’re diving into every possibility.

🟡 Was this about the contract or something bigger?

🟠 Should the Steelers pay up or prepare for life without Watt?

🔵 Which team is the best fit if he’s traded?