Howie Kendrick has called it a career after 15 seasons in professional baseball. Kendrick’s most recent, perhaps vital role was his clutch hit to help down the Houston Astros in the 2018 World Series. Houston, since deemed an undeserving World Series champion in 2017 thanks to the sign-stealing scandal, received the justice they deserved thanks
Yu Darvish is as surprised as anyone to hear reports that the Chicago Cubs are listening to trade offers for him. The Chicago Cubs have an important year ahead of them, as Javier Baez, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo are set to hit the open market at the end of the 2021 season. However, there’s
If the Chicago Cubs are truly committed to cutting payroll this offseaon, trading Yu Darvish would be a huge step toward proving they want to get it done. Even before the financial hit of the truncated 2020 season, the Chicago Cubs were making it clear an effort to cut payroll would come this offseason. Trading
Credit: G Fiume/Getty Images) As the Philadelphia Phillies open themselves to offers, these 3 teams should make a call about a deal for Zack Wheeler. The Philadelphia Phillies may lose catcher J.T. Realmuto and/or shortstop Didi Gregorius in free agency, but otherwise it seems likely they’ll be running it back pretty much as is in
Mookie Betts’ grand year continues to get greater, as he adds another award to his trophy case. As soon as the clock hit midnight on Jan. 1, 2020, outfielder Mookie Betts was a member of the Boston Red Sox. That only lasted a month, as the team traded Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 02: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres is forced out at home on a Tommy Pham single as Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws out Eric Hosmer at second base during the seventh inning of Game Three of the National League Wild Card Series
The Yankees need to bolster their starting rotation through free agency but don’t have big bucks to spend. Here are 5 cheaper options for Brian Cashman. Last year, the Yankees spent a small fortune to sign Gerrit Cole to strengthen the top of their rotation. Brian Cashman and his front office don’t have the same spending
DJ LeMahieu is the Yankees top offseason priority, but it’s not a foregone conclusion he returns to the Bronx. LeMahieu slashed .364/.421/.590 in the shortened 2020 season, and was just as good in 2019. The Yankees signed the former Colorado Rockie to a relatively short-term deal in the 2019 offseason, and he’s paid them back
Atlanta Braves. (Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) 76ers may be willing to include Ben Simmons in a James Harden trade by Gerald Bourguet Georgia incumbent senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler oppose a name change for the Atlanta Braves, after recent polling showed that many Georgians agree. Earlier this week, Cleveland Indians owner Paul
Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) Rob Manfred wants to ruin baseball uniforms forever by Mike Luciano Refs already in midseason form after missing clear call against Duke (Video) by John Buhler The Twins aren’t as big of fans of Eddie Rosario as we are. Rosario has finished on the
Trevor Bauer, Cincinnati Reds. (USA Today) Auburn hiring Steve Sarkisian from Alabama would be unprecedented move among Iron Bowl rivals by John Buhler Brian Urlacher is coming out of retirement to play football again by Josh Hill Jon Heyman and Trevor Bauer got into it on Twitter Friday afternoon over free agency reporting. Jon Heyman
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 15: (NEW YORK DALIES OUT) Taijuan Walker #00 of the Toronto Blue Jays (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) If the St. Louis Cardinals can’t reach an agreement with Adam Wainwright, they should target these three pitchers to replace him. When it comes to a player like Adam Wainwright, who
Francisco Lindor is surely going to be traded this offseason, but could the Minnesota Twins actually get him from a chief division rival? One of the worst kept secrets this MLB offseason is the Cleveland Indians ultimately trading shortstop Francisco Lindor as he heads into the final year of his contract. Owner Paul Dolan prepared
It was always looking that way, but the Cincinnati Reds have bailed on the idea Trevor Bauer will be back. The Cincinnati Reds seem inclined to serve two masters this offseason, cut payroll (trade Sonny Gray?) while trying to remain a contender in the NL Central. Bringing Trevor Bauer back in free agency was possible,
The Dodgers may need to add another starting pitcher if David Price decided to opt out of the 2021 season. The Los Angeles Dodgers made a big splash last offseason by trading for Mookie Betts. David Price also came over in that deal, and fans may have forgotten about him after he opted out of
ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball schedule through Memorial Day announced It might seem a bit early to already be talking baseball seeing as we just crowned the Los Angeles Dodgers as World Series Champions recently but with the way the world is shaping up, we’re happy for any distraction. And a perfect thing to look forward
Inside the Clubhouse this week explores the market for Yadier Molina and the latest offseason rumblings around the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners. There are signs that free agency may soon pick up — at least temporarily. “I expect there to be a good number of signings leading up to the holidays,” one
The Philadelphia Eagles have a super fan in Mike Trout. They might love him too with the recent cutout they added. The Philadelphia Eagles had a monster upset win over the New Orleans Saints Sunday afternoon. Behind the likes of rookie Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia broke out to an early lead against the No. 2 defense on their
While Kyle Schwarber’s days with the Cubs may be over, David Ross still wished him the best. Schwarber’s exit with the Cubs was as ceremonious as they come. The team has wished him the best in his future endeavours, and even left the door open for a potential reunion at the right price. Nonetheless, it
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 21: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates a single in the fourth inning agains the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) Mets at risk of losing James McCann to other suitors by Scott Rogust
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 10: Alex Cora looks on after a press conference introducing him as the manager of the Boston Red Sox on November 10, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) NFL Week 15: Trends which will decide each game by Russell S. Baxter Fantasy Football
Justin Verlander has an aggressive timetable for his return from Tommy John surgery. Verlander’s initial recovery time was expected to be 12-4 months, as he underwent Tommy John surgery on Sept. 30 of this year. Such a timetable would force him to miss all of the 2021 season, as returning that late in the year
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 06: Jonathan Holder #56 of the New York Yankees delivers the pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning in Game Two of the American League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 06, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Fantasy Football Week
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Aaron Rodgers’ quote about the NFL Playoffs will pump up Packers fans by Cole Thompson College Football Playoff 2020: Winners and losers in penultimate rankings by John Buhler Astros GM James Click’s comment makes it clear who the Astros assume their closer will be in
The St. Louis Cardinals may lose Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina this offseason. Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina have been St. Louis Cardinals franchise staples for years. Wainwright and Molina have never played for another big league club in their illustrious careers. While only Molina will end up with a bronze plaque in Cooperstown between
SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 8: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) Illinois vs. Duke live stream: Betting odds, TV channel, prediction by Mike Phillips Iowa vs. North Carolina live stream: Betting odds, TV channel, prediction by Mike Phillips There is still plenty of friction between Nolan Arenado and
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 27: Corey Seager #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning in Game Six of the 2020 MLB World Series at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Another Houston Rockets player
MLB might’ve tipped their hand at the Cleveland baseball team’s new team name, via the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. A New York Times report late Sunday revealed that the “Cleveland Indians” moniker would be no more. That was confirmed on Monday afternoon by team owner Paul Dolan, who said that the organization would part
The Colorado Rockies want to engage them, and this deal could bring Nolan Arenado to the New York Mets. The Colorado Rockies may or may not want to trade third baseman Nolan Arenado, and they surely will be hesitant to trade him to the Los Angeles Dodgers within their division. But according to MLB Network’s
Omar Vizquel, Detroit Tigers. (Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports) Fantasy football: FanDuel NFL 2020 best lineup for Week 15 by Nick Villano Former Cleveland Indians defensive wizard Omar Vizquel has been accused of domestic abuse. Longtime MLB defensive maven Omar Vizquel is in hot water after domestic abuse allegations. Ken Rosenthal and Katie Strang