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Colin Lynch

Sports Editor

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Colin Lynch covers the NFL, MLB and WNBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the New England Patriots. His sports coverage has been featured on The Sports Daily and Basketball Insiders, as well as FanSided's Chowder & Champions. A New Hampshire native and former D1 baseball player at St. John's University, Colin was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2008 and enjoyed a four-year professional baseball career.

Articles by Colin Lynch (267)

College Football Spring Transfer Portal: How Elite Programs Bolstered Their Rosters for 2025

When the spring transfer window slammed shut on Friday, college football breathed a collective sigh—then celebrated the off-season heroes who reshaped their rosters. From traditional blue-bloods to ascending contenders, a dozen programs quietly rewrote their fall scripts, landing cornerstone talents without surrendering much in return. Here are the teams that emerged as clear winners this […]

Colin Lynch  •  01 May 2025
JT Toppin’s Return Highlights NIL Boom Driving College Basketball’s Star Exodus Halt

NIL deals have college basketball underclassmen heading back to college for another shot at glory and an opportunity at a bigger paycheck.  After Texas Tech’s heart-wrenching Elite Eight collapse—blowing a nine-point lead in the final minutes against Florida—the Red Raiders received a surge of optimism. JT Toppin, the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year […]

Colin Lynch  •  01 May 2025
Michigan State’s Alan Haller to Step Down as Izzo and Smith Take the Helm Amid Transition

Michigan State has announced a change at the top of their athletic department as Men’s head basketball coach Tom Izzo will help lead the charge.  On May 11, Alan Haller will close the chapter on his tenure as Michigan State’s athletic director—a role he embraced in the fall of 2021 with both optimism and resolve. […]

Colin Lynch  •  01 May 2025
Eddie Olczyk Picks Kentucky Derby 2025: Journalism To Win; Exacta & Trifecta Bets

Famed horse racing enthusiast and personality Eddie Olczyk has announced his picks for the 2025 Kentucky Derby.  With a spring breeze stirring the roses at Churchill Downs, Curlin colt Journalism has quietly transformed from a promising prospect into the horse to beat in the 2025 Run for the Roses. Since his authority-laced triumph in the […]

Colin Lynch  •  01 May 2025
Steve Kornacki’s Kentucky Derby 2025 Picks: Journalism to Win; Exacta & Trifecta Bets

Steve Kornacki’s Kentucky Derby 2025  picks feature some heavy favorites with a win, exacta, and trifecta play at Churchill Downs.  Steve Kornacki is more than just the political analyst known for his mastery of the “big board” during election nights. Beyond the realm of politics, Kornacki harbors a deep-seated ion for horse racing—a love that […]

Colin Lynch  •  30 Apr 2025
MLB
Guardians Prospect Watch: When Will Travis Bazzana Make His MLB Debut?

The Guardians’ top pick, Travis Bazzana, is already turning heads — and could be on a fast track to Progressive Field.  In baseball, patience is preached. But when you’re the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft, expectations don’t wait long to take the field. For Cleveland Guardians prospect Travis Bazzana, the clock has […]

Colin Lynch  •  29 Apr 2025
MLB
Rays Prospect Watch: Why Carson Williams Could Be the Rays’ Next Homegrown Star

With a cannon arm, high-IQ instincts, and growing power at the plate, the Rays’ top shortstop prospect Carson Williams is closing in on his debut. In an organization known for doing things differently — for patience, precision, and pristine player development — Carson Williams fits the mold almost too well. At just 21 years old, […]

Colin Lynch  •  29 Apr 2025
MLB
Twins Prospect Watch: Emmanuel Rodriguez, The Twins’ Electrifying Wild Card Waiting for His Big League Shot

With health and consistency, Minnesota’s top prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez could soon make a major splash in the Majors. When Emmanuel Rodriguez steps onto the field, you can almost hear the buzz — a five-tool talent carrying both the promise of stardom and the caution of a career slowed by injuries. Now, after earning a place […]

Colin Lynch  •  29 Apr 2025
MLB
White Sox Prospect Watch: Catching Prospect Kyle Teel Making a Strong Case for Early MLB Call-Up

Top White Sox catching prospect heating up in Triple-A as Chicago eyes a potential spark behind the plate In the early days of the 2025 season, few players have made as immediate an impact in the Minor Leagues as Kyle Teel. The 23-year-old catcher, acquired as the centerpiece of the White Sox’s offseason trade that […]

Colin Lynch  •  28 Apr 2025
Kentucky Derby 2025: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Owners

The 2025 Kentucky Derby is set to take place this weekend at Churchill Downs. Here is your guide to the Horses, Jockeys, Trainers, & Owners.  As the iconic twin spires of Churchill Downs cast their shadows over a buzzing Saturday night, the excitement for the 2025 Kentucky Derby reached new heights. The field of 20 […]

Colin Lynch  •  28 Apr 2025