Chicago White Sox SS Tim Anderson falls victim to baseball’s “unwritten rules” and gets tossed from a game on Wednesday because of it. Tim Anderson, shortstop for the Chicago White Sox, took a moment on Wednesday to enjoy a home run in what’s so far been a career season. It ended with him getting tossed
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Clint Frazier has gone from a concussion that ended his 2018 season, to being left off the Opening Day roster to being a viable threat in the Yankees lineup. The New York Yankees are currently decimated by injuries. With guys like Giancarlo Stanton, Gary Sanchez, Miguel Andujar and Aaron Hicks currently on the injured list
HOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 05: Collin McHugh #31 of the Houston Astros flips the ball to first base on a slow ground ball by Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning of the Home Opener at Minute Maid Park on April 05, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
This list could change a little soon, but as of right now here are the 20 greatest sports upsets of all-time. Tuesday night, the President’s Cup winning, record-setting Tampa Bay Lightning will be trying to stave off a sweep from the No. 8 seed Columbus Blue Jackets. That will go down as a major upset,
The Houston Astros have been great at developing prospects in recent years, and these five are the next looking to leave their mark on the organization this season. The Houston Astros have become a model organization at developing young prospects in Major League Baseball. Led by general manager Jeff Luhnow, the team went from three
In his six seasons in Los Angeles, Yasiel Puig was often late arriving to games. He was late again to Dodger Stadium on Monday, this time to his own ring ceremony The Los Angeles Dodgers tried to honor their former teammate Yasiel Puig when the outfielder made his return to Dodger Stadium on Monday night.
Based on his batting practice display on Saturday, Javier Baez may have to consider becoming a switch-hitter. In 2018 Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez had a breakthrough season, hitting .290/.326/.554 with 34 home runs, 21 stolen bases and a National League-leading 111 RBI as he earned his first career All-Star selection. His batting average and
With a need to upgrade a starting rotation spot and his being available, the New York Mets and Dallas Keuchel look like a match. As we get into mid-April, 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel remains unsigned. Questions about his asking price, and his rejection of a qualifying offer tying him to draft
There are no rules in the American League, as all three division leaders finished third last season. The National League has Bryce Harper and Manny Machado pushing their clubs towards the top of the league, while the Cubs and Nationals are struggling to start the season. Here are our first MLB Power Rankings of 2019. 30:
If seems the only breaks the New York Yankees can catch right now are to their players, as catcher Gary Sanchez landed on the 10-day IL with a calf strain. The New York Yankees are losing players faster than Game of Thrones eliminates characters. The Yankees added another name to the injured list on Friday, placing
Pete Alonso is off to an historic start in his career with the New York Mets, with five home runs in 11 games, the best start in Mets history. After last season ended with the retirement of David Wright, the New York Mets were left searching for their next star position player. On the mound,
The 2019 MLB season is off to a hot start, and these 30 players will be responsible for carrying their respective teams all year. Roughly two weeks in, and it has already been an exciting 2019 for MLB fans. We’ve seen stars like Manny Machado and Bryce Harper debut for their new teams. Mike Trout
As the Minnesota Twins try to usurp the Cleveland Indians this season, these five prospects could provide a boost. The Minnesota Twins earned a Wild Card spot in 2017, then fell back down to 78-84 last year. A new manager is in place, Rocco Baldelli, with a new vision likely to be aligned with a
The Atlanta Braves and 22-year-old second baseman Ozzie Albies reach deal on a seven-year contract extension The Atlanta Braves are doing everything they can to ensure the club’s young, star players remain in Atlanta for years to come. Their latest move came on Thursday, when the club reached an agreement on a contract extension with
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 09: A general view of Citizens Bank Park during the game between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies on April 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Philadelphia Eagles looking at quarterbacks in the NFL draft by Joe Romano MLB has long-term planning in mind, with The Philadelphia
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
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
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
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
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
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,
Someone should probably step up to sign two-time All-Star and Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel, but what do I know. There has been no collusion in Major League Baseball, so look for another explanation as to why 2015 American League Cy Young winner and two-time All-Star Dallas Keuchel remains unsigned after Opening Day. The 31-year-old
The New York Yankees got off to a hot start on Opening Day. That includes a home run from Greg Bird which is a big deal. The New York Yankees are going to hit a lot of home runs this season, that much is certain. Who knows they might break their own record for most
The Chicago White Sox pulled out all the stops, teasing their newest menu items for the 2019 season. We did it, y’all. We made it through another winter. Spring Training is wrapping up and MLB Opening Day is so close we can taste it. Literally. Mark Carman and Ashley Young visited Guaranteed Rate Field in
Mike Trout just signed the largest deal in MLB history, but could Albert Pujols have gotten a bigger contract if he was a free agent today? Mike Trout finally got paid this week, as the Los Angeles Angels gave him the largest contract in MLB history. 12 years, $426.5 million is an incredible deal, topping
At 24 years old it’s hard to call Clint Frazier a prospect anymore. His inability to make the Yankees roster might portend a trade for the outfielder. Clint Frazier had a golden opportunity to become the starting left fielder for the Yankees this spring. Instead, Brett Gardner trounced him in the head-to-head competition. In the
Brodie Van Wagenen has made several big moves this offseason, but he’ll be defined by the one he hasn’t made yet: re-signing ace Jacob deGrom. At the same time seemingly everyone around baseball is signing a contract extension, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner remains in limbo on the last year of his
The Tampa Bay Rays have locked up starting pitcher Blake Snell for the next five seasons. The 2018 American League Cy Young winner is going to be staying in Tampa Bay for a while. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, starting pitcher Blake Snell has agreed to a five-year, $50 million contract extension with the
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 26: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after retiring the side in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) Survivor
Jonathan Loaisiga has a bright future in the Yankees rotation, but the organization can’t afford to rely on him too much this season. Injuries to Luis Severino and CC Sabathia have opened up two spots in the New York Yankees’ rotation to start the 2019 regular season. It’s easy to see why the organization might