DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 30: Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (34) connects for a double during a regular season game between the Colorado Rockies and the visiting Washington Nationals on September 30, 2018 at Coors Field in Denver, CO. (Photo by Russell Lansford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) How many Grammys is Drake nominated for in
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We’ve been hearing about a mystery team involved in the race for Manny Machado, and it appears the San Diego Padres are that team. But maybe they shouldn’t be. The San Diego Padres have been a bottom dweller in the National League West for quite some time now. They haven’t finished any higher than third
PHOENIX, AZ – SEPTEMBER 25: AJ Pollock #11 of the Arizona Diamondbacks scores a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field on September 25, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) Derek Carr challenges First Take hosts to fight UFC style by Cody Rivera Here’s what A24 is premiering at Sundance
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 20: Clint Frazier #77 of the New York Yankees in action against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on June 20, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. New York Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-5. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Bengals can afford to keep going with
It has been a frustrating offseason for the Chicago Cubs, to put it mildly. But at the end of the day, they are still the best team in the National League Central. We’re all doing the best we can to survive the evil empire that is the Ricketts family. At least that’s the way they’re
The 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame class has been announced, so who will be on the ballot for the first time in 2020? Earlier this week the 2019 class for the Baseball Hall of Fame was unveiled, with first-ever unanimous selection Mariano Rivera joined by Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez and Mike Mussina. At least one
The 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame class has been announced, and Mariano Rivera, Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez and Mike Mussina are in. The votes have been tallied and the calls have been made. Mariano Rivera, Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez and Mike Mussina will join Harold Baines and Lee Smith as members of the 2019 Hall
After Tuesday night’s voting results, it seems unlikely that Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens will ever be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. When the names were being announced last night, fans and writers had two names in the back of their minds. Of course, those two names were Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.
Manny Machado expected his agent to deliver him massive contract offers this winter, but his market hasn’t materialized. Can Dan Lozano come through? When MLB free agency began the prevailing wisdom claimed that Manny Machado would receive one of the biggest contracts in baseball history. It’s now the middle of January and that kind of
As the free agency freeze begins to thaw, the Chicago White Sox landing Manny Machado seems like something that might actually happen. When the free agency music stops (or starts to make some actual noise), Manny Machado might be standing in front of a seat marked for the Chicago White Sox — one stacked with around
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 08: Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray poses for photos after winning the 84th Heisman Trophy on December 8, 2018 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire) All Elite Wrestling should immediately benefit by being ‘The Fresh Alternative’ by Ryan Boman After all that,
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 12: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals hits a two run home run in the top of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 12, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) A’s should let Kyler Murray go through NFL Draft process
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 7: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies looks on from the on-deck circle during Game 3 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers at Coors Field on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Marcus Peters hasn’t been good investment for Rams
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will likely be without slugger Albert Pujols for the remainder of the season. Already far behind in the American League West, the Angels will now have to cope with the loss of Albert Pujols in their lineup for the remainder of the season. Although Pujols was in his team’s
As the free agency status of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado nears a merciful end, it serves as further proof of how MLB just doesn’t get the marketing game. Leave it to Major League Baseball to turn something great into something boring. The league that brought you the four-hour game featuring 12 pitching changes has
As Bryce Harper and Manny Machado get set to break the bank, here are the five worst contracts in MLB right now. Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are the top prizes in this year’s MLB free agent class, and they may be nearing decisions on where they will sign. Both are looking at deals worth
The Seattle Mariners rank last in the American League in runs and homers since July 1, and have seen their lead in the Wild Card race disappear. The Seattle Mariners are in a terrible slump, and it could lead to them spending October at home for the 17th straight season. Since the start of July,
We will rank and discuss each team Manny Machado has been rumored with. Which team will prevail? The bidding appears to be down to three teams for the services of premier free agent infielder Manny Machado. We’ll look at the three apparent finalists to look at which organization is the best fit for the slugger,
Having now traded for Jean Segura, Bryce Harper appears a better fit than Manny Machado for the Phillies as they pursue big free agents this offseason. The Phillies entered this offseason with the 20th highest payroll in baseball, with the expectation being that they would use all of that extra money they have lying around
Major League Baseball has a clear focus on today’s game- home runs. Big, huge, eye-popping home runs. They make poster-boys out of players like Joey Gallo in hopes of creating an illusion that the game is more exciting, at a time in which league-wide batting average is at a record low. More interestingly, players have
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 18: Brock Holt #12, Eduardo Nunez #36, Mitch Moreland #18, and Andrew Benintendi #16of the Boston Red Sox celebrate with champagne in the clubhouse after clinching the American League Championship Series in game five against the Houston Astros on October 18, 2018 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by
Chris Archer makes his debut Thursday night for the surprising Pittsburgh Pirates after being acquired at the trade deadline Chris Archer realizes Thursday marks the beginning of a new chapter in his baseball career. The 29-year-old Archer takes the mound tonight for his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Pirates
Landing both Bryce Harper and Manny Machado in free agency would be a groundbreaking achievement, but the Chicago White Sox might actually pull it off. It’s almost a little bit unbelievable, but the Chicago White Sox might actually be on the verge of making history. The South Siders, who have spent the last several years
The Negro Leagues have teamed up with Dreams Fulfilled and the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum to make some awesome products. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and Dreams Fulfilled launched a Kickstarter Campaign earlier this week to create a series of officially licensed, limited edition bobbleheads to celebrate the 100th
Most Rule 5 draftees never make it in the big leagues, but these four players can prove to be an exception. The Rule 5 Draft, held on Thursday at Major League Baseball’s Winter Meeting in Las Vegas, is a chance for teams to find young prospects that can turn into future stars. Any team with
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 23: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals stands on deck in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on August 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) UFC Milwaukee: 5 fighters on the cut list by Shane Connelly The New York Yankees are ready
The Winter Meetings are underway, and things are already starting to heat up. Now it looks like there’s a chance for the Yankees to upgrade their pitching staff. After missing out on Nathan Eovaldi, and choosing to trade for James Paxton over Corey Kluber, it’s time for the Yankees to revisit the idea of dealing
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray may face a tough choice between NFL and MLB after having an extraordinary season in football Five current or former NFL general managers said they believe Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray could be a first-round pick in the April draft despite being listed at only 5-foot-10. That could
DENVER, CO – MAY 29: Fans shield the sun from their eyes as starting pitcher Kyle Freeland #21 of the Colorado Rockies delivers to home plate during the fourth inning at Coors Field on May 29, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) Capitals fan skirts workplace ‘no jerseys’ rule with homemade dress
If Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg had any say in the matter, steroid users would never be in the Hall of Fame. One of the biggest ongoing conversations in Major League Baseball is whether or not players who used steroids should be admitted into the Hall of Fame. Surely on statistics alone it