On Tuesday, Stephen A. Smith issued a second apology for his bigoted comments about Shohei Ohtani and the Nigerian men’s basketball team. Stephen A. Smith began the Tuesday morning edition of ESPN’s First Take with a sincere apology to the Asian and Nigerian communities. In the segment, Smith offered “an apology that is from me,
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The Yankees are expected to be active at the trade deadline, and there’s one player, in particular, they should be targeting. The New York Yankees are having an up and down season to say the least. They’re currently eight games back of the Boston Red Sox in the AL East, but fortunately for them they
Owen Miller is carving out a career for himself in Cleveland. His younger brother Noah Miller is about to be selected in the first round of the MLB Draft. When Owen and Noah Miller were growing up, their backyard was large and pristine, so they turned it into a makeshift baseball field. The deck and
Vanderbilt pitcher Jack Leiter (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) The 2021 MLB Draft is just days away. Here’s how it could play out. All eyes will be on Vanderbilt pitchers Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter, who is the son the MLB great Al Leiter. However, there’s a good chance the top selection will be
Inside the Clubhouse looks at how the Cubs’ slide could affect the trade deadline, Shohei Ohtani’s unique dominance, the latest MLB trade rumors and more. After the Chicago Cubs no-hit the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 25, retaining their share of first place in the National League Central for a 14th consecutive day, they appeared
This week, Inside the Clubhouse looks at the Washington Nationals trade plans, Kyle Schwarber‘s breakout, Ketel Marte‘s market and more. Don’t look now, but the Washington Nationals suddenly look like buyers, not sellers, ahead of the July 30 trade deadline. As bad as the Nationals were in the first two months, they have won seven
This week, Inside the Clubhouse looks at the Giants whose strong play has moved them to deadline buyers, throwing the trade market into turmoil. Entering the season, the Giants were pegged by rival evaluators as the team primed to own the starting pitching market in late July. They had five pitchers on one-year deals and
Major League Baseball has taken several steps recently to appropriately honor baseball’s lost era — a group of legends who were not allowed to play with their peers due to the color of their skin. Josh Gibson’s grave site is not easy to find. Deep in Allegheny Cemetery, down a winding road at section 50,
The MLB has begun cracking down with suspensions and further punishments for any pitchers caught using Spider Tack and other illegal substances. If you’ve been following along with MLB news recently, you’ve probably heard the term Spider Tack. It’s a sticky, almost wax-like substance which was originally created by a by a professional powerlifter to
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 14: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run at the top of the ninth inning of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 14, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) PFL standings updates following PFL 4
CHICAGO – JUNE 03: Lance Lynn #33 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after getting out of a bases loaded jam against the Detroit Tigers on June 3, 2021 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images) Gerrit Cole gets his revenge on Josh Donaldson for singling him out by David
Wrigley Field is one of the most famous ballparks in the world. Anybody going to a Chicago Cubs game might wonder: What’s the best bar near Wrigley? Established in 1914, Wrigley Field on Chicago’s North Side is the oldest park in the National League. Chicago Cubs fans have been through some heartbreaking years, but Wrigley’s
Shohei Ohtani missed his scheduled start on Thursday for the Los Angeles Angels against the Oakland Athletics. Angels Manager Joe Maddon revealed why. Shohei Ohtani missed his start tonight because of a traffic jam on the Bay Bridge. Perhaps Sho Time is human after all. Los Angeles Angels Manager Joe Maddon explained that Ohtani and
Joe West celebrated a big night on Tuesday, but baseball fans don’t give a damn. Umpire Joe West set a new MLB record for most games worked, but that didn’t stop baseball fans from airing their grievances. The Chicago White Sox honored West with a special presentation on the jumbotron before tonight’s game against the St.
This week, Inside the Clubhouse breaks down the reasons for the Willy Adames trade, the rising trade chatter around Joey Gallo and more. Despite what Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns says, they would not have traded for Willy Adames had Luis Urias taken hold of the starting shortstop job. Urias, 23, was
Alex Rodriguez. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) UFC Vegas 27: Who is Chris “Huggy Bear” Barnett? by Zain Bando New Minnesota Timberwolves owner and former MLB star Alex Rodriguez is getting into makeup for men. Alex Rodriguez is a man of the people, especially after launching his own makeup line for men. Since
Trea Turner isn’t getting the recognition he deserves among baseball’s elite. With the evolution of the game of baseball, we love players who show emotion and their personality on the field. Why wouldn’t you? Who doesn’t want to see Fernando Tatis or Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrating a clutch home run, or Juan Soto’s shuffle when
This week, Inside the Clubhouse looks at the trade market for the Rockies’ Jon Gray, the Astros taking care of their minor leaguers and a potential Albert Pujols fit with the Dodgers. The expectation in the industry remains that the Colorado Rockies will trade Trevor Story. But rival executives believe that his teammate, right-hander Jon
At its core all baseball is regional. For millions of fans, a shrinking Minor League Baseball apparatus endangers their traditions and fan communities. Three hot dogs burst out of the gate behind the foul pole and race down the third baseline. The dogs represent ketchup, mustard and relish, as evidenced by the red, yellow and
This week, Inside the Clubhouse looks at Jarred Kelenic’s highly anticipated debut, “brutal” umps, options for Albert Pujols and more. The Seattle Mariners are calling up top prospect Jarred Kelenic — and there was not a more perfect time to do it than before their seven-game homestand against Cleveland and the Detroit Tigers, as first
This week, Inside the Clubhouse looks at the Milwaukee Brewers surviving, the San Francisco Giants deep pitching staff and the Dodgers waiting on Dustin May. When asked about what has stood out to him the most, a prominent American League executive pointed to the Milwaukee Brewers, specifically how they have overcome so many injuries to
BUFFALO, NEW YORK – AUGUST 14: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) The 2021 MLB season is inching towards May, and teams are starting to gain their identities. Here are our latest power rankings. The 2021 MLB season is starting to cruise along, and it looks like
With baseball fans on high alert and their profession as a whole in jeopardy, MLB umpires aren’t doing themselves any favors so far this season. While Angel Hernandez, Joe West and a select few veteran umpires are forever at the forefront of the industry, those who call balls and strikes for a living are receiving
This week, Inside the Clubhouse looks at the Dodgers and Padres first series, the Cubs hitting rock bottom, the best pitchers in this young season and more. The first Dodgers–Padres series has been circled on everyone’s calendars since Major League Baseball released the 2021 schedule. It somehow exceeded all expectations. It felt more like October
Sports fandom is built on rituals and tradition, like opening a new pack of baseball cards every year on MLB Opening Day. I’ve long admired my younger brother’s spring ritual of buying one pack of baseball cards for Opening Day. He started the tradition of opening one pack as an adult to celebrate baseball’s rejuvenating
FOX broadcaster Joe Buck is now in the running to be the permanent host of Jeopardy! but his guest-hosting duties won’t affect his work calling MLB games. Joe Buck is in the running to be the new full-time host of Jeopardy!, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. Buck will serve a one
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 26: A woman takes a walk with a child outside of Wrigley Field on what was to be opening day for Major League Baseball on March 26, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Major League Baseball has postponed the start of its season indefinitely due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. (Photo by Scott
The Minnesota Timberwolves are about to have a new owner, and that guy is Alex Rodriguez. It is a new dawn of a new day for Minnesota Timberwolves basketball, as former MLB All-Star and three-time AL MVP Alex Rodriguez is about to become one of the owners of the moribund franchise. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports
Palace of the Fans opened in 1902 — more than a century ago — a first-of-its-kind baseball stadium that included standard modern amenities like concession stands and luxury boxes for the first time. But while contemporaries have like Wrigley and Fenway have become protected monuments, the Palace was lost to time and circumstance. How lucky
LeBron James reacts to MLB’s decision to move its All-Star Game and draft from Atlanta. In the wake of new and troubling voter suppression laws in Georgia, particularly ones making if harder for minorities to vote, MLB decided to take a stand on Friday, announcing that the 2021 MLB All-Star Game and 2021 MLB Draft
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