The Red Sox ace has looked nothing like himself to start the season as Boston continues to tailspin with their disappointing start to 2019. Chris Sale is finally getting the national attention he deserves pitching for the Boston Red Sox, but with notoriety comes more scrutiny when you or your team doesn’t perform. Up until this
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 28: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks off the field after pitching during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Five of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Tiger Woods
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 28: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Five of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) UFC Nashville: 5 ways Stephen Thompson can
The Detroit Tigers are off to a surprising start, but even with questions about the sustainability of it these five prospects could arrive this season. Entering Wednesday’s action, the Detroit Tigers have a 7-4 record this season. The starting rotation has been the driving force, with a 2.45 collective ERA (third-best in baseball) despite being
The Seattle Mariners currently have the best record in the MLB. With their hitters leading the charge, could the M’s slug their way into contention? Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak and prospects kicked off what looked to be the Mariner’s rebuild this past offseason. General manager Jerry Dipoto appeared to
Now that Mike Trout is in place for the balance of his career, here are five more moves the Angels have to make. Two years ahead of when he could have hit free agency, the Los Angeles Angels have made sure Mike Trout is staying around. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the two sides are finalizing
During the season’s earliest stages, Cody Bellinger has been one of the hottest hitters. So, let’s breakdown his early season surge. Overreactions and early-season success in the MLB go together like peanut butter and jelly. More often than not, we will see ‘surprise’ teams and players play well to start the new campaign, only to
Chris Sale had another rough outing on Tuesday, so what is wrong with the seven-time All Star left-hander? The Boston Red Sox had their home opener on Tuesday and they celebrated their World Series win from last fall. Chris Sale got the start and got through two scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, before
The Yankees may end up signing Dallas Kuechel after all. Luis Severino’s injury setback will force Brian Cashman to rethink his position on the free agent. When Luis Severino was supposed to return in early May from his shoulder injury it didn’t make sense for the Yankees to sign a free agent to fill his
The Major League Baseball season is punctuated by highs and lows, but the chance to attend a home opener at your hometown stadium is unbeatable. Even a sports generalist can’t be proficient in everything. My deficiency is baseball. A certain degree of being a sportswriter involves being very good at research, in which, thankfully, my
The Tampa Bay Rays have the distinct disadvantage of a smaller market — but it means they are forced to turn out star prospects in droves, and are growing one of the most impressive farm systems in the league. It’s no secret that, thanks in large part to market disparity, some teams are made to
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – APRIL 08: Chris Davis #19 of the Baltimore Orioles flys out against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 8, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. According to the MLB, on the out, Davis broke the Major League record for consecutive at-bats without a hit by
Albert Pujols has been gone from St. Louis for a long time now, but he still feels jilted by the Cardinals. After being drafted in the 13th round of the 1999 draft out of a community college in Kansas City, Albert Pujols arrived in the big leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2001 and
A slow free agent market each of the last two offseasons is bringing a bunch of contract extensions, and now the Braves have locked up Ronald Acuna. The slow MLB free agent market in back-to-back offseasons has created uncertainty for players, and there have been a bunch of contract extensions this spring. Now, according to
TAMPA, FL – MARCH 13: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees in the dugout before the spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Steinbrenner Field on March 13, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) 2019 NFL Draft: 6 trades that should happen but won’t by Kelly Thompson CC Sabathia
Derek Dietrich did take a while to admire his home run, but petty retaliation by Chris Archer set off a brawl during Sunday’s Reds-Pirates game. In the top of the second inning of Sunday’s Reds-Pirates game, Reds’ infielder Derek Dietrich hit a home run into the river beyond right field at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Craig Kimbrel has been one of the most dominant relievers in MLB history, but he still can’t find a job — maybe one of these five teams will open the checkbook. It’s hard to imagine a closer doing much more to earn a contract on par with the league’s most expensive ninth-inning men than still-waiting-to-sign
Cody Bellinger is out to prove he’s no longer a platoon player, as the Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder is off to an historic start to the 2019 season. The Los Angeles Dodgers are finally letting Cody Bellinger hit against left-handers this season, and so far he’s proving them right. Bellinger hit another home run
The 2019 season is all about the future for the Baltimore Orioles, and these five prospects will get a chance to show their stuff. From 2012 to 2018, the Baltimore Orioles began every season with their eyes on a playoff spot. The front office and ownership pushed payroll to record levels every year in an
Trevor Bauer’s unique style continues to pay off as the Cleveland Indians RHP threw seven hitless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. Cleveland Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer was less-than-perfect on Thursday night. But he was also something he’s been for a while now: unhittable. Bauer pitched seven hitless innings in Cleveland’s 4-1 win
The Yankees slow start to the season has a lot of fans on edge. The reality is there are plenty of good reasons for fans to stay patient with this team. It’s safe to say even the most pessimistic Yankee fan expected the team to get off to something better than their current 3-4 start.
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco completes the 15th cycle in team history, and first in nearly a decade, in a losing effort in Philadelphia on Friday. The Minnesota Twins rewarded shortstop Jorge Polanco with a contract extension in the offseason, and on a cold, windy night in Philadelphia, he showed he’s worth the money. Polanco
CLEARWATER, FL – MARCH 25: Bryce Harper (3) of the Phillies hustles over to third base during the spring training game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies on March 25, 2019 at the Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) WWE NXT: The 5 count for
WrestleMania 35 Preview: United States Championship Match by Jeremy Klein 2019 NFL Draft: 5 players Falcons could take in Round 1 by Rucker Haringey Bryce Harper gets the last laugh, Phillies fans are changing the narrative and the obituary for the AAF. Bryce Harper was booed vociferously by Nationals fans in his return to D.C.
The Chicago Cubs bullpen continues to be a big problem and Craig Kimbrel can be the savior and get Joe Maddon’s team back on track. After the Cubs bullpen blew another late lead on Wednesday, there is no excuse for the team not to sign All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel. The Cubs are 1-4 and three
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – MARCH 20: New York Yankees Infielder Thairo Estrada (90) bats during an MLB spring training game between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 20, 2019. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Why
A Los Angeles Dodgers fan has committed to getting a tattoo, after claiming she’d get it if Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam. There is a very wise saying when it comes to social media. Be careful what you say and do, because you never know who is watching. It’s true with prospective employers, lawyers,
The Boston Red Sox are 1-5 so far in 2019, the worst start by a defending World Series champion in more than two decades. A play from late in Tuesday night’s game in Oakland serves as a microcosm of how the Boston Red Sox’ title defense is going this year. Trailing the Athletics 1-0 with
As the Boston Red Sox try to defend a World Series title, these five prospects can help over the course of this season. The Boston Red Sox won their fourth World Series since 2004 last year, as the leave“The Curse of the Bambino” far behind. But they have struggled to repeat, including 91 and 84
The Yankees continue to be MLB’s most injured team. Now it’s Troy Tulowitzki’s turn to head to the hospital for additional testing. When general manager Brian Cashman made the decision to sign Troy Tulowitzki in free agency the New York Yankees were well aware of his injury history. Unfortunately for the shortstop and his new