Credit: Norm Hall/Getty Images The Cincinnati Reds may use Trevor Bauer on short rest this season, but it will ideally be luxury and not necessity. A 60-game 2020 MLB season promises to stretch convention and push outside the box thinking. To that end, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Reds pitching coach
Month: July 2020
Bradley Beal, #3, Washington Wizards, (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) The Washington Wizards star called out MLB for allowing one of their teams to be sold to “a billionaire with a long track record of shady dealings.” The New York Mets are one of the richest franchises in all of sports. As of this year,
Dallas Cowboys adding patch to uniforms for 2020 by Gerald Bourguet NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees throws on the field during summer workouts at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) New York
Photo by Jim Gund/Getty Images Could Michael Jordan have made the big leagues if he didn’t return to the NBA? Michael Jordan shocked the sports world when he retired (for the first time) and made a career switch to attempting to play professional baseball. Jordan played with the Chicago White Sox Double-A affiliate, the Birmingham
Franchy Cordero of the San Diego Padres, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) The Royals and Padres executed a trade ahead of the start of the MLB season. This is the time of year when trade rumors are prevalent in baseball with the trade deadline usually at the end of July. However, this is not
Yankees’ Aaron Judge announces return to lineup with authority by Scott Rogust Cody Garbrandt’s trash talk could use some work after questionable tweet to Sean O’Malley by Amy Kaplan GOODYEAR, ARIZONA – MARCH 07: Kyle Hendricks #28 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Indians during a spring training game at Goodyear
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Dodgers came together for Black Lives Matter. Several members of the Los Angeles Dodgers, including Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler and Cody Bellinger, appeared in a powerful video for Black Lives Matter. “For centuries the Black community lived in a different America. Instead of addressing racism and inequality
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA – MARCH 07: Jeter Downs #20 of the Boston Red Sox in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a Grapefruit League spring training game on March 07, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Red Sox prospect Jeter Downs has been added to Boston’s player pool When the Boston Red Sox
Here’s the Power 5’s tentative plan for universal COVID-19 testing this fall by John Buhler Relive the best Barry Sanders runs of all time on his 52nd birthday (Video) by Mike Luciano BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 8: ESPN Sunday Night Baseball color commentator Matt Vasgersian exits the Green Monster before a game between the Boston
Yasiel Puig (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) The Baltimore Orioles have reportedly offered Yasiel Puig a contract. With Major League Baseball action set to resume in less than two weeks, veteran outfielder Yasiel Puig, for now, will be watching Opening Day from his couch. However, one team in the AL East is interested in preventing
Paul DeJong #11 of the St. Louis Cardinals (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Coming off an NL Central division title in 2019, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to build up their momentum in 2020. The 2020 MLB season is basically a crapshoot all the way around. With a 60-game schedule and players saying they
Oct 1, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Fans celebrate a victory after the New York Mets clinched a wild-card playoff berth after a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Mets won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports New York Mets’ fans need to root for Steve Cohen to end up with
Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Is Ronald Acuña Jr. poised to win NL MVP with the 2020 Atlanta Braves? Ronald Acuña Jr. is a budding superstar for the Atlanta Braves, but is he ready to be NL MVP? The Braves haven’t had a position player with this much potential
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 18: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) Willson Contreras has been mashing in intrasquad scrimmages. The Chicago Cubs, even after a rocky 2019 season, have enough power on offense to contend for both an NL Central title and a pennant. One of the key cogs
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 27: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 27, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Chicago Cubs’ first baseman Anthony Rizzo is hoping to be ready for
When it comes to the starting rotations in the American League, there’s no shortage of talent. Gerrit Cole was the biggest name on the free agency market. Cole didn’t even leave the American League when he took his talent from the Houston Astros to sign a lucrative nine-year deal with the New York Yankees. Other
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 22: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch in the first inning during the spring training game against the Houston Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 22, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Max Scherzer or Stephen
Masahiro Tanaka, New York Yankees. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Masahiro Tanaka has seen himself getting drilled in the head “many times.” Masahiro Tanaka has probably watched his scary video more times than you have. Yes, the New York Yankees pitcher admitted he has not only watched the video of him taking a screaming line
TORONTO, ON – MAY 21: Randal Grichuk #15 of the Toronto Blue Jays (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) The Blue Jays might want to have a chat with Randal Grichuk after he liked the last tweet you’d want a teammate liking. Toronto Blue Jays fans and outfielder Randal Grichuk, who is signed until 2023, aren’t
Willson Contreras (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Chicago Cubs: It’s good to see such positive energy between the new Cubs manager and his players. Chicago Cubs manager David Ross may be completely unproven in his current role, but he definitely knows how to keep fans on his side. Ross gave heartfelt
Nomar Mazara, #30, Delino DeShields, #3, Asdrubal Cabrera, #14, Texas Rangers, (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images) An editorial at The Washington Post points out the bigoted history associated with “Texas Rangers.” A national opinion piece outlines reasons as to why the MLB’s Texas Rangers franchise should consider changing their name. In the wake of
HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 12: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts after he was caught stealing third in the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on September 12, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) The Houston Astros don’t have the AL West automatically locked up in
Credit: Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images In honor of Tony Fernandez, the Toronto Blue Jays will wear No.1 patches on their uniforms this season. During the upcoming season, in honor of Tony Fernandez, the Toronto Blue Jays will wear commemorative No. 1 patches. A five-time All-Star in 17 major league seasons, including four All-Star
Tyreek Hill gives himself the Crying Jordan treatment after getting Moss’d by Gino Terrell 3 potential landing spots & debuting opponents for Paige VanZant by Chad Porto LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 24: A general view of the fans looking for the foul ball is seen during the ninth inning of the MLB game between
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 17: Jordan Hicks #49 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 17, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Another big-name MLB player has opted out of the 60-game season. MLB has seen12 players opt out of
Troy Daniels flexing in NBA bubble is all of us in quarantine by Amy Kaplan 5 best Santana Lopez songs from Glee that are still iconic by Mia Johnson MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 04: Logan Morrison #21 of the Milwaukee Brewers runs the bases during summer workouts at Miller Park on July 04, 2020 in
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 24: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Aaron Nola needs to be an ace for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2020. The Philadelphia
TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 24: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the first inning during the spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field on February 24, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Gerrit Cole is already looking dominant for the New York Yankees.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 21: Joey Bart #67 of the San Francisco Giants poses during the Giants Photo Day on February 21, 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) Buster Posey’s absence this season creates a big void for the San Francisco Giants, but top prospect Joey Bart won’t be rushed. On Friday,