CHICAGO, IL – MAY 05: Chicago White Sox’s Jose Abreu (79) hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox on May 5, 2019 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) College football betting picks against the spread November 23, 2019 by
Veteran free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal is on his way to Chicago’s South Side to help the White Sox go from rebuilding to contenders The Chicago White Sox missed out on their big free agent targets last offseason. Determined not to let that happen again, General Manager Rick Hahn made the first splash in the
The Chicago Cubs may not want to trade Kyle Schwarber while he continues to improve, but their roster needs an overhaul this winter. Burly left fielder Kyle Schwarber became a postseason cult hero in his first two seasons with the Chicago Cubs. In 2015, he smashed five home runs and drove in eight runs in
DUNEDIN, FL – FEBRUARY 27: Jacoby Ellsbury #22 of the New York Yankees looks on during a Grapefruit League spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium on February 27, 2018 in Dunedin, Florida. The Yankees won 9-8. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Ben Simmons finally made an actual NBA
The 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was released on Monday. Which first-timers have the best chance to gain election into Cooperstown? On Monday, the official Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for 2020 was released. The list of 32 Cooperstown hopefuls includes14 holdovers from last year and 18 new candidates. The 14 back on the
If the Chicago Cubs are looking to reset their roster this offseason on the trade market, these five prospects should be on their radar. The Chicago Cubs may be hitting the pause button on the dynasty that was supposed to be built around Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Kyle Schwarber and Javy Baez. After a third
Superstar third baseman Anthony Rendon is a free agent this winter and will look to cash in on a monster season with a massive contract from one of these teams. Before the 2019 season, Anthony Rendon had played the first six years of his MLB career in the shadow of Bryce Harper. He was loved
Longtime San Francisco Giants hero Madison Bumgarner is a free agent for the first time, and these five teams could land him. Madison Bumgarner has been a Bay Area fixture for over a decade, etching his name in San Francisco Giants lore alongside the greats like Willie Mays, Barry Bonds and Willie McCovey. Whether or
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Didi Gregorius #18 of the New York Yankees in action against the Houston Astros in game three of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 15, 2019 in New York City. The Astros defeated the Yankees 4-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty
Lots of MLB teams are interested in acquiring Miguel Andujar this winter, but should the Yankees part ways with the young third baseman? Last winter the idea of the Yankees trading Miguel Andujar would have been laughable. One year later it’s a topic that may very well be on the front burner for Brian Cashman
Despite a blown call in the seventh inning, Anthony Rendon and the Washington Nationals forced a Game 7 in the 2019 World Series with a 7-2 win in Game 6 Tuesday night. Through five games of the 2019 World Series, the home team had yet to win a single one. That trend continued Tuesday night
The Atlanta Braves have made the first big free agent move of the offseason by signing closer Will Smith. What does this mean for the rest of the offseason? The Atlanta Braves have wasted little time upgrading their shaky bullpen, signing former San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith to a three-year, $39 million contract. This
Ten free-agents received a qualifying offer from team’s around the league, giving players the option to play on a one-year contract for the upcoming season. So which players have declined the option and have entered the free-agent class? The final decision whether or not each player was going to accept or decline their qualifying offer
CHICAGO – SEPTEMBER 29: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox looks on against the Detroit Tigers on September 29, 2019 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Carmelo Anthony to sign with Portland Trail Blazers by Nick Villano First baseman Jose Abreu is heading back
With Jake Odorizzi accepting his qualifying offer, how does that impact the rest of the Minnesota Twins offseason and their chance to repeat last season’s success in 2020? After what looks like a breakthrough season in 2019, the Minnesota Twins are set to have an active offseason. One key decision they needed to make was
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 06: Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (47) looks on after allowing Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) a solo home-run in the seventh inning during the ALDS baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park, Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Houston. Houston Astros
The Chicago Cubs keep dropping hints that they’ll be willing to make big trades this winter, but which of their young stars could actually move? If the continued rumblings out of Chicago are to be believed, the Cubs 2020 roster could be set for a major shakeup. Young stars Kris Bryant, Willson Contreras, Kyle Schwarber
The Twins’ Rocco Baldelli and Mike Shildt of the Cardinals won Manager of the Year by instilling a brand new philosophy on their respective clubs On Aug. 11, the Minnesota Twins were wrapping up a four-game series against their AL Central rivals, the Cleveland Indians. The Indians got a grand slam from Carlos Santana in
Gabe Kapler has been hired as manager of the San Francisco Giants, and it looks like the perfect second chance for him. It didn’t take long after Gabe Kapler was fired by the Philadelphia Phillies, following just two years in charge, that he surfaced as a candidate for the San Francisco Giants. Late on Tuesday,
The Astros’ Yordan Alvarez and Pete Alonso of the Mets ran away with this year’s MLB Rookie of the Year Awards, but they shouldn’t expect the same success in 2020 In section 337 of Houston’s Minute Maid Park, more than 400 feet from home plate and so far away that fans sitting there can safely
As they prepare to move into a new ballpark next year, the Texas Rangers look ready to be major players in free agency. Since winning the AL West in 2016, the Texas Rangers have gone 78-84, 67-95 and 78-84 again over the last three seasons. With plans to open a new ballpark next season, some
MLB free agency is upon us yet again, and your favorite team should buck the trend and spend some money on at least one veteran, but which one is the best fit? The most wonderful time of the year has arrived – MLB free agency! The Hot Stove season is off to an electric start,
Francisco Lindor is reportedly on the trade block this winter while his value is at its highest, and these teams need to make an offer for the Cleveland Indians’ superstar shortstop. Since last offseason, there have been rumblings out of Cleveland that the small-market Indians are ready to start selling off a few of their
Coming off another World Series appearance The Houston Astros are in a good place as currently constructed, but with some tough decisions looming here are five players they could look to move this offseason. The Houston Astros set the baseball template for getting really bad to get really good. From 2011-2013, they went 162-324. But
The Yankees face a lot of questions about their starting rotation in 2020. One of the biggest mysteries is what they can expect from Domingo German. Domingo German’s suspension due to domestic violence was a big issue for the Yankees in the 2019 playoffs. At the moment, it’s also causing Brian Cashman and his front
Zack Greinke dominated the Nationals for six innings in Game 7, but it was in the seventh that his night, and potentially the Astros’ season, came undone. Zack Greinke and the Houston Astros were cruising through the first six innings of Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. What they weren’t counting on was
Ben Fairchild, trainer of World Series stars and resurrector of aging careers, gives the secrets of getting players to the top and staying there. For the last three seasons, Ben Fairchild must have felt like a proud parent. Fairchild – holder of a Master’s degree in human performance, Bachelor’s degrees in sports science and business,
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 01: Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees in action against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on September 01, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the A’s 5-4. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Oliver and Barry need to be better Crisis on Infinite Earths communicators
MLB legend Nolan Ryan has parted ways with the Houston Astros, after recent changes in the front office. Things are apparently not well in Houston this week. On Thursday afternoon, the Houston Astros made the announcement that Reid Ryan was essentially being replaced as team president. Taking over that role will be Jared Crane. Here’s
The Yankees will obviously make big plays for Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg this winter, but Brian Cashman will also shop for under the radar players. When the Yankees signed DJ LeMahieu last winter it was hardly a celebrated move by the team’s passionate fan base. As it turned out, that was Brian Cashman’s best