Joel Embiid says the 76ers offense should go through him by Gerald Bourguet PNC Park (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) Even the Pirates logo knows it needs to wear a mask. If a cartoon MLB logo can wear a mask, so can you. On Tuesday an astute Pittsburg Pirates fan noticed the pirate logo
Month: July 2020
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA – MARCH 01: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves in action against the Boston Red Sox during a Grapefruit League spring training game at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on March 01, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) ESPN’s Jeff Passan didn’t take kindly to a
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Masahiro Tanaka #19 of the New York Yankees is checked after he was hit by a batted ball during summer workouts at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2020 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) It’s long overdue for pitchers to wear protective
Former Patriots player thinks Cam Newton will be buried on depth chart (He’s wrong) by Patrick Schmidt Trevor Bauer. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Trevor Bauer reminded everyone he’s the biggest troll in MLB. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer has never been shy. Sometimes that’s got the talented starter in hot water for his words
TORONTO, ON – MARCH 30: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees and general manager Brian Cashman look on during batting practice before the start of MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on March 30, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) This is the game every MLB fan should be watching in 2020 This season is all kinds of messed up. We aren’t getting as much baseball, we aren’t getting full teams and we aren’t getting the chance to see our favorite teams in person. But
Archie Bradley #25 of the Arizona Diamondbacks (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) The Chicago White Sox need to keep acquiring veteran talent The Chicago White Sox finally realized that trading away veterans for superstar prospects, while a solid way to build a team, eventually has to cease at some point. The White Sox completely changed
summer workouts at Yankee Stadium (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) The Yankees played an intrasquad game in an empty Yankee Stadium on Monday night. It was a weird sight. No center fielder or left fielder. Sometimes, no one on the field in general. Going right into the dugout after a walk. Summer Camp baseball was a
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 21: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs struck out during the second inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on September 21, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) Amid the MLB’s COVID-19 testing crisis, Kris Bryant called out the league for being
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Chiefs broke the bank for Patrick Mahomes, giving him the richest contract in American sports history. In back-to-back seasons, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won the NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP. He’s still just 24-years-old and has already ascended to face-of-the-NFL status, with nowhere to go but
3 players who won’t be on the Saints roster after 2020 season by Alexander Wolz This stat proves Alabama football’s Najee Harris is criminally underrated by John Buhler Nationals Park (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) Despite MLB’s initial positive reviews involving COVID-19 testing, Monday has already revealed gross incompetence within the system. While fans are
Don Mattingly, Miami Marlins. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Don Mattingly is all about social distancing, showing his team what’s up. Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly is making sure his team knows how to social distance. For anybody who grew up playing first base, you probably idolized Donnie Baseball for his slick fielding skills at
Carlos Correa (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) MLB players have to go above and beyond to stay safe during the COVID-19 shortened MLB season. As if the Houston Astros didn’t have enough drama to deal with entering the MLB season, Carlos Correa just came after salons everywhere. The Astros infielder understands the challenges MLB players
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 27: Ryan Braun #8 of the Milwaukee Brewers lines out in the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on July 27, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) It looked like 2020 would be Ryan Braun’s final season, but a short season has altered his thoughts.
5 Netflix shows to watch after you binge The Baby-Sitters Club by Kimberley Spinney Freddie Freeman’s wife says COVID-19 hit him ‘like a ton of bricks’ by David Salituro DJ LeMahieu (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) DJ LeMahieu and Luis Cessa of the Yankees have tested positive for COVID. Independence Day was overly eventful for
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 09: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves reacts against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning in game five of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 09, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Braves 1B Freddie Freeman tested positive on Friday. Atlanta
Credit: Rich Schultz/Getty Images As things get ready to ramp up for the 2020 MLB season, Ryan Zimmerman has opted not to play. When teams report to work this week, the movement toward a 60-game 2020 MLB season will start. A decision to participate or not will be an individual one for players due to
Buster Posey (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) Buster Posey still not sure he wants to play in 2020. In the next few weeks, we will begin hearing who is and who isn’t planning in the MLB’s shortened season. Some players, like David Price of the Los Angeles Dodgers, have already announced they won’t be playing
SURPRISE, AZ – OCTOBER 18: Nate Pearson #20 of the Surprise Saguaros and Toronto Blue Jays pitches during the 2018 Arizona Fall League on October 18, 2018 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Jays GM Ross Atkins won’t say if Nate Pearson will join the club out of camp. As
Giancarlo Stanton hits Masahiro Tanaka with liner in scary incident at Yankee Stadium (Video) by Patrick Schmidt Masahiro Tanaka (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Yankees’ Masahiro Tanaka hit in head by line drive caught on video. Spring Training took a scary turn on Saturday when Yankees‘ pitcher, Masahiro Tanaka, was hit in the head by a
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – MARCH 26: A general view of Globe Life Field, the new home of the Texas Rangers on March 26, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers had to delay their March 31, 2020 debut opening of the 1.2 billion dollar baseball facility after Major League Baseball postponed the start of its season due
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 27: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros waits to bat against the Washington Nationals in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Alex Bregman and Scott Boras deserve each other in the worst of ways.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 03: The New York Mets train on the field as the stands remain empty during Major League Baseball Summer Training restart at Citi Field on July 03, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Baseball’s initial COVID test results are in and feature 38 positives. The
Raiders QB Derek Carr pokes fun at potentional Redskins name change by Phillip Barnard CLEVELAND, OHIO – JULY 03: In this handout image provided by the Cleveland Indians, Mike Clevinger #52 of the Cleveland Indians walks on the field during a summer workout in preparation for a shortened MLB season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
WWE (finally) institutes policy for mask-wearing during COVID-19 pandemic by Raphael Garcia SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 26: Felix Hernandez #34 of the Seattle Mariners waves to fans after being taken out of the game in the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park on September 26, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Oakland Athletics won 3-1. (Photo by
Raheem Mostert seeking raise from 49ers after breakout season by Mark Powell ONE championship double champion Aung La N Sang announces he has coronavirus by Thomas Albano Credit: Mark Brown/Getty Images The Yankees made a massive investment in Gerrit Cole this offseason. The team’s new ace is ready to make that pay off as soon
LAKELAND, FL – MARCH 01: A detailed view of a pair of official Rawlings Major League Baseball baseballs with the imprinted signature of Robert D. Manfred Jr., the Commissioner of Major League Baseball, sitting in the dugout prior to the Spring Training game between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field
San Francisco Giants, Johnny Cueto (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) The San Francisco Giants face a tough uphill climb to contend in 2020. An effective Johnny Cueto would go a long way towards making it happen. Realistically, the San Francisco Giants are going to have a tough time contending in this upcoming shortened 2020 MLB
Former New York Mets reliever AJ Ramos (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Dodgers signed former All-Star reliever AJ Ramos on Thursday. AJ Ramos hasn’t played in an MLB game since 2018, but his comeback attempt received some promise as the Los Angeles Dodgers stepped in to give him a real opportunity. Not
Credit: Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images Manny Machado had a pretty disappointing first season with the Padres, but will be enjoy a bounce back this year? After lingering available alongside Bryce Harper, Manny Machado signed a 10-year deal with the San Diego Padres prior to the 2019 season. It was easy to see a drop-off with a