ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 03: Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves looks on against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning in game one of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Cole Hamels might not be ready for
Re-live Jorge Masvidal’s BMF title win ahead of UFC 251 (VIDEO) by Zain Bando Nashville SC withdrawn from MLS is Back Tournament, Chicago Fire FC joins Group B by John Buhler PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – MARCH 11: Dellin Betances #68 of the New York Mets in action during a spring training baseball game against
CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 14: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians looks on during the first game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on September 14, 2019 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) Francisco Lindor took Mike Clevinger to task for throwing a meatball Sure, baseball during
The Minnesota Twins need to keep adding studs to improve Rocco Baldelli and the Minnesota Twins built an AL Central champion out of a bunch of power-hitting sluggers and solid, if uninspiring, starting pitching. The “Bomba Squad”, which featured players like Nelson Cruz, Mitch Garver, and Eddie Rosario launching 450-foot home runs every game, was
DeSean Jackson educating himself after anti-Semitic comments by Scott Rogust Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images) Another player has opted out of the MLB season, with Michael Kopech delivering the news Friday. On the same day Buster Posey informed the San Francisco Giants he wouldn’t be playing in the shortened
TORONTO, ON – JULY 03: Brock Holt #12 of the Boston Red Sox hits a single in the third inning during a MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 03, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) Brewers utility man Brock Holt didn’t consider opting out of MLB
National League power rankings: Who’s the team to beat? by Steven Kubitza TORONTO, ON – JULY 09: The Toronto Blue Jays play an intrasquad game at Rogers Centre on July 9, 2020 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) If a Toronto Blue Jays player breaks the bubble this summer, the penalties will be
LeBron James tweets before heading to Orlando for NBA restart by Gerald Bourguet Is this the season Josh Allen becomes a Pro Bowler? by Scott Rogust ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 02: Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) during the MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the Toronto Blue Jays on September 2, 2019
Which UFC 251 bout will earn Fight of the Night honors? by Dominic Yates Matt Chapman of the Oakland Athletics. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Matt Chapman has an honest take on fan support at A’s games. The Oakland Athletics have long struggled to fill the Coliseum despite having several great teams throughout the years.
Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images The Los Angeles Dodgers faithful will have their chance to boo the Astros in 2021, if fans are allowed in stadiums at that point. The MLB had a pretty difficult time getting a 2020 season underway, to say the least, but that didn’t stop the league from moving right on to
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 04: Second baseman Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals throws past Victor Reyes #22 of the Detroit Tigers to first to complete a double play in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium on September 04, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) The Kansas City
Mike Trout (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Mom is always right, and Mike Trout’s mother is no exception. With the majority of the country fighting a sudden resurgence in COVID-19 cases, there is no simpler action one can take to help out than wearing a mask to limit the spread of the virus. Doing
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 24: New York Mets General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen gets set to introduce new manager Luis Rojas to the media at Citi Field on January 24, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen is taking social distancing to a new level Things
The Chicago White Sox last won the World Series in 2005 thanks to key contributions from several players. The Chicago White Sox have not been to the postseason since 2008 in what has become a long and painful rebuilding process. It is easy to forget the team rolled through the 2005 postseason en route to
TORONTO, ON – AUGUST 16: A general view of an empty Rogers Centre during batting practice and the CN Tower overhead before the start of the Toronto Blue Jays MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre on August 16, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
Robbie Ray #38 of the Arizona Diamondbacks (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The Houston Astros should stay aggressive as they chase another pennant. The Houston Astros have had a…turbulent offseason. Not only was their sign-stealing scandal finally unearthed and presented to the masses, but they lost GM Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch as a
Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) The catch of MLB’s restart belongs to Derek Hill so far. If you missed web gems as much as we did, then prepare to be amazed. In a Detroit Tigers intrasquad game on Wednesday, outfielder Derek Hill chased down a fly ball off the bat
Detroit Tigers (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) The Tigers signed the top pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, Spencer Torkelson, to a record contract. While MLB teams nationwide struggle to pay their minor leaguers, the Tigers evidently have enough money left over to sign Spencer Torkelson, their first-round pick and top overall
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 19: Shane Victorino #18 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run against Jose Veras #31 of the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning during Game Six of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared
TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 24: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the first inning during the spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field on February 24, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Gerrit Cole is already acting angsty and the regular season is
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
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