CINCINNATI, OH – JULY 28: Matt Harvey #32 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park on July 28, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) North Carolina win Shield in crazy NWSL weekend by Jordan Small An actual lion puts the clamps on Joel Embiid by
Now that the starters have been revealed for the 2018 MLB All-Star Game, here are the five most likely candidates to be awarded the MVP. On Sunday night, the rosters for this 2018 edition of the MLB All-Star Game were revealed live on ESPN. And if you go by how the first half of the
The Chicago Cubs are coming off a disappointing season, and Theo Epstein has left the door open for some big moves this offseason. The Chicago Cubs won 95 regular season games, but a loss in the NL Wild Card game means they fell short of expectations last season. There are indications of budget constraints coming
Fortune favors the bold in MLB. These five teams deserve a lot of credit for making big moves to strengthen their present and/or future. The smoke of the trade deadline is starting to clear and it’s time to take stock of where each team currently stands. Some really made a mess of things while other
The Yankees are acquiring James Paxton to be an ace, but did they overpay on a pitcher with a spotty track record of staying healthy? Brian Cashman entered the offseason with a clear plan to upgrade the Yankees starting rotation. The acquisition of James Paxton from the Mariners gives New York a powerful lefty capable
Yankees fans are upset that Sonny Gray hasn’t been traded yet. The truth is, it’s smart for Brian Cashman to exercise patience. Sonny Gray’s continued presence on the Yankees roster is a serious cause of consternation for New York fans on social media. Many fans expected Brian Cashman to trade Gray before conducting any other
Buck Showalter won’t be back in 2019, so here are five candidates to replace him as Baltimore Orioles manager. Buck Showalter has a pretty successful run as Baltimore Orioles manager after taking over midway through the 2010 season, with five straight non-losing seasons (2012-2016) and three postseason appearances. But an expiring contract and a 47-115
Here are five players that could still be moved in the August waiver trade market. The MLB trade deadline came and went on Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean teams are done dealing. Clubs can still move players until Aug. 31 through trade waivers. If a player on the 40-man roster is traded, however, he must
After being placed on waivers by the Washington Nationals, infielder Daniel Murphy has been traded to the Chicago Cubs. It appears as though the Washington Nationals have officially thrown in the towel. The Nationals placed Bryce Harper, Matt Adams and Daniel Murphy on revocable waivers. It is being reported by Jon Heyman of Fancred that
James Paxton is a significant upgrade for the Yankees rotation, but it’s tough to gauge just how much he will help the team in 2019. Credit Brian Cashman for conducting his business under the cover of darkness. The Yankees were linked with interest in James Paxton before Monday, but the trade still came out of
The Yankees would love to add Noah Syndergaard to their starting rotation, but the Mets would require their neighbors to pay a massive price. Noah Syndergaard is exactly the sort of young, potentially dominant starting pitcher that Brian Cashman would love to add to the New York Yankees starting rotation. Unfortunately, he’s currently on the
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 16: Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Boston Red Sox looks on in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros during Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) 5 NFL coaches who need to win in
Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins promises the team is focused on bolstering their pitching staff this offseason In an offseason that’s already seen significant changes, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins promises more are on the way. Atkins, speaking at the general managers meeting in Carlsbad, California, on Monday, says the focus for
Scott Boras blames sharp decline in MLB attendance on too many teams willing to tank, suggesting that the league stop rewarding losing. Scott Boras, Major League Baseball super-agent, isn’t a fan of where the Toronto Blue Jays are heading. Boras took aim at the Blue Jays during his annual press conference on Wednesday at the
Javier Báez will be participating in the MLB Home Run Derby during next week’s MLB All-Star festivities at Nationals Park in Washington. When done correctly, the Home Run Derby, can be one of the most entertaining events during Major League Baseball’s All-Star festivities and there may be no more entertaining players in all of baseball
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WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 02: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on August 02, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) Golden Tate trade grade: Eagles move to end their Super Bowl
Despite consecutive defeats in the World Series, the Dodgers are looking to extend Dave Roberts as their manager. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been pretty successful during the tenure of Dave Roberts as manager. In three seasons with Roberts at the helm, the Dodgers have done a whole lot of winning. They’ve gone 287-200 in that
The Home Run Derby is tonight, and this is all the information you need to know. Even if someone doesn’t like or watch the MLB All-Star Game, they probably know about the Home Run Derby, and chances are they care. The sexiest part about baseball is the long ball; watching a human being obliterate a
The Los Angeles Angels needed a fresh voice in the dugout after Mike Scioscia’s departure, but they’ve hired Brad Ausmus instead. As their crosstown rival Los Angeles Dodgers get ready for their second straight trip to the World Series, the Los Angeles Angels haven’t even made the postseason since 2014 and they haven’t had a
As the Oakland A’s try to fill the void left by Sean Manaea, these five starters would be good late-August trade additions. The Oakland A’s have been on a great run since the start of June, and after beating the Houston Astros Tuesday night they are just 1.5 games back of the lead in the
BALTIMORE, MD – MAY 09: Mike Moustakas #8 of the Kansas City Royals takes a swing during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 9, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Orioles won 5-3. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Moustakas What NBA free
The Houston Astros already have 2 starting pitchers hitting free agency and learned Tuesday they will be without Lance McCullers for the 2019 season. The Houston Astros were already facing big questions about their starting rotation after back-to-back 100-win seasons and those questions got larger Tuesday with the news that right-hander Lance McCullers will miss
The San Diego Padres could be potential suitors for Manny Machado, and maybe that wouldn’t be such bad addition. As the last handful of seasons have gone for the San Diego Padres they weren’t that great of a team in 2018. They finished last in the NL West, and there were plenty of reasons for
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 6: Tommy Kahnle #48 of the New York Yankees in action against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium on April 6, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) Watch Black Lightning season 2, episode 6 online: The Perdi by
The Yankees filled a major hole by dealing for James Paxton, but Brian Cashman needs to make these five moves to finish off the offseason. Yankees fans were delighted on Monday when news broke of Brian Cashman’s ninja-like acquisition of James Paxton. The trade fills a big hole in Aaron Boone’s starting rotation, but there’s
After Wednesday’s game, Victor Martinez acknowledged he will retire after the season. As the Detroit Tigers play out the final six weeks of the season, and try to avoid 100 losses, there won’t be a lot worth watching. But after Wednesday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox, Victor Martinez told reporters he’s “pretty sure” he’ll
<> at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. LFA 45: Nick Barnes enjoys added pressure of facing UFC veteran Erick Silva by Amy Kaplan The CW’s new Batwoman show doesn’t need Batman by Eric Chrisman The MLB All-Star Game is tonight — well, maybe since it’s downpouring and weather might push the
Yankees fans are flying high after trading for James Paxton, but New York doesn’t seem to be interested in paying up for Bryce Harper. There’s a team out there who is going to spend a small fortune to acquire Bryce Harper this winter, but don’t expect it to be the New York Yankees. Brian Cashman