The Points Guy

The Philadelphia Phillies are being urged to hand the ball to Cristopher Sánchez for Game 2 of their postseason series, with the left-hander pitched as the stabilizer the team needs after an opening loss. Commentators point to his steady form as the reason he is the right choice to even the series.

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed Hyunjung Lee on an Exhibit 10 contract, a low-risk training camp deal that can convert to a two-way contract. Fans reviewing his overseas numbers note he played about 17 minutes per game but produced solid statistics, pointing to good ball control and an ability to collect offensive rebounds. Observers see him as a developmental prospect worth a look in camp.

The Points Guy, the travel rewards advice brand, says the most common error beginners make with travel credit cards is misunderstanding how to use them well, in guidance carried by MarketWatch. The piece is aimed at newcomers to points and miles, warning them off a habit that undermines the value of their rewards and offering practical tips to get more from card spending.

A new roundup argues that several memorable villains from popular TV series were, in fact, justified in their actions, with the shows' heroes bearing part of the blame. List-style features revisiting famous antagonists and reframing their motives are drawing attention from television fans who enjoy debating whether the so-called bad guys had a point all along.

The Points Guy, the travel rewards advice brand, says beginners' biggest travel credit card error is chasing sign-up bonuses and rewards without considering fees, interest or whether they can pay balances in full each month. It advises newcomers to treat the cards as tools for spending they would do anyway, and to learn the basics of points and redemption before applying for multiple cards.