BREAKING BALL MEDIA

MLB doesn’t have a spending problem — it has an accountability problem. A salary cap may be coming, but it won’t solve competitive disparity if teams that can spend still choose not to. The real fix is a revenue-based payroll floor that forces participation and puts revenue back on the field.

Texans fans want a leap, but the smartest move might be patience. C.J. Stroud has already delivered real January reps, and Houston’s bigger fight is stability—protection, continuity, and staying committed long enough to build an identity.

Royal Rumble weekend usually sells itself, but 2026 adds a twist: an early start in Riyadh that forces WWE to hit the gas from minute one. The Rumble is a stress test of pacing and storytelling, and this show will be judged by who gets protected, who gets elevated, and how the last four in each match make WrestleMania season feel inevitable.