Evan Bleier

Evan, an InsideHook Senior Editor, has called New York City home since 2006 and earned a master's degree in journalism from NYU. A fan of Boston sports, Nashville hot chicken and Kentucky bourbon, Evan can't stand the Yankees or Oxford commas. His work has appeared in publications such as Maxim, Bleacher Report, The Real Deal, The Daily Mail, United Press International and PTSD Journal. Please send tips, criticisms and chicken wing suggestions to ebleier@insidehook.com.

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Atlanta Braves CF Ronald Jr. Acuna (82) during the MLB Spring Training baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves on March 27, 2018, at SunTrust Field in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Baseball’s Next Superstar Just Got Called Up to the Big Leagues

Top MLB prospect Ronald Acuna will join the Braves on Wednesday.

Sean Miller

NCAA Hoops Panel: End One-and-Done and Ban Cheaters for Life

The Commission on College Basketball issued its recommendations Wednesday.

Lamar Jackson #8 of the Louisville Cardinals throws a pass against the Kentucky Wildcats during the game at Commonwealth Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

NFL Insider: Draft Is Stocked With About 90 Starter-Caliber Players

That could make it even more likely top teams will be trading down.

The Philadelphia 76ers celebrate the series win after the game against the Miami Heat in Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Philly’s Special: 76ers Advance in Playoffs for First Time Since 2012

The Warriors also advanced and the Celtics took a 3-2 lead in their series.

Former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose looks on following a dedication ceremony for his bronze statue outside Great American Ball Park prior to a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 17, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Pete Rose’s Estranged Wife Says the Hit King Is Still a Big-Time Gambler

Carol Rose alleges Pete is still gambling and owes sizable debts to casinos and the IRS.

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Is It Time for Carmelo Anthony to Call It a Career?

The 33-year-old has played poorly enough that he may be out of a job.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners gestures to the crowd after Senior Day announcements before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated West Virginia 59-31. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Joe Namath Calls Baker Mayfield ‘Most Outrageous’ QB in Draft

No. 1 pick rumors swirl around Mayfield. If true, the Jets won’t have the chance to take him.

Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys reacts after forcing a fumble that resulted in a touchback on an interception by Damontae Kazee (23) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

NFL Mock Draft of the Day: Josh Allen Slips Out of Top 10

Here’s The Washington Post’s final guess on how Thursday will turn out.

Eagles S Malcolm Jenkins (27), Eagles S Rodney McLeod (23), and Eagles DE Chris Long (56) stand together during the National Anthem before the game between the Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles on October 08, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NFL Champ Eagles Haven’t Accepted White House’s Invitation to Visit

If they do, the team would likely use the visit to bring attention to social issues.

James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets goes to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs: Manic Monday Night in Pair of Game 4s

The Rockets and Jazz both went wild on offense to take 3-1 series leads.

Chrysler Thunderbolt Roadster, 1941. Photo: Peter Harholdt (Courtesy of Roger Willbanks/Portland Art Museum)

‘The Shape of Speed’ Exhibit Has Curves in All the Right Places

The Portland Art Musem is celebrating the "Streamline Style" of vehicles from 1930 to 1942.

Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners waits for a pitch during an at-bat in eighth inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Safeco Field on April 18, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. The Astros won the game 7-1. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ichiro Suzuki

Here Are the Hardest Hitters to Strike Out in MLB

At 44, Ichiro Suzuki is still one of the toughest outs in all of baseball.

Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey answers questions from the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on March 1, 2018 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Browns Might Pick Two Quarterbacks in Upcoming Draft

But here's why they shouldn't.

Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans looks to throw against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half of the 82nd Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic between USC and Ohio State at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Peter King: There’s ‘No Normal’ in This Year’s NFL Draft

King is back with another mock draft before Thursday night.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers in action against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)

Colin Kaepernick Mentions ‘Lawful Lynchings’ During Awards Acceptance Speech

Kaepernick was accepting Amnesty International's Ambassador of Conscience Award.

LeBron James #23 and Jose Calderon #81 of the Cleveland Cavaliers high five during the game against the Indiana Pacers in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2018 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs: Almost All Even in the East

The Bucks, Cavs and Wizards were able to even their series on Sunday.