Willie Aikens reunited with AL championship ring after 33 years Former major leaguer Willie Mays Aikens received perhaps his greatest Christmas gift in 33 years this holiday season. The former Kansas City Royals first baseman had been without his 1980 American League championship ring since 1981, when he says it was stolen from his apartment. But thanks to the remarkable efforts of one kind … [Read more...]
Rockies remain afterthoughts in refocused NL West
Rockies remain afterthoughts in refocused NL West With the San Francisco Giants claiming three of the last five World Series championships, the standad for success in the National League West has been set awfully high. It's a reality that has created chaos and motivated the Giants counterparts in Los Angeles, San Diego and Arizona to reevaluate and restructure everything. From front office … [Read more...]
College Football Playoff full odds, picks, and nuggets for New Year’s 6 bowls 2015 – Land-Grant Holy Land
College Football Playoff full odds, picks, and nuggets for New Year's 6 bowls 2015 - Land-Grant Holy Land They say the holidays are a time for giving but lately it must be obvious I'm not in the holiday spirit since I'm not giving you any winners. The picks last week were brutal but I'm not going to stop trying. Another 14 bowl games are on tap this week so I went back to the lab and this is what … [Read more...]
NFL Playoffs 2015 Picks Against the Spread: Predictions And Updated Odds For … – International Business Times
NFL Playoffs 2015 Picks Against the Spread: Predictions And Updated Odds For ... - International Business Times Wild Card Weekend 2015 is expected to be highly competitive, as no team is even favored by a touchdown at Las Vegas casinos. Every road team is getting at least three points, but evidence from the regular season suggests that a few underdogs will have a chance to pull off an upset. The … [Read more...]
DeMarcus Cousins is still being left in the dark about Sacramento’s coaching choices
DeMarcus Cousins is still being left in the dark about Sacramento's coaching choices This has not been a December to remember for DeMarcus Cousins. The once-glorified sales event that led to Vivek Ranadive’s purchase of the Sacramento Kings, allowing the franchise to stay in northern California, has also resulted in quite a bit of meddling as Ranadive tinkers with basketball operations as he … [Read more...]
Byrd acquired by Reds
Byrd acquired by Reds Marlon Byrd is headed to the Reds. (USATSI) Looks like the Reds have their new left fielder. Marlon Byrd has been traded to the Reds from the Phillies, the clubs announced Wednesday. In return, the Phillies will get minor-league pitcher Ben Lively while also sending some cash to the Reds. Byrd, 37, will make $8 million this coming season and has a vesting option -- that will … [Read more...]
Report: Reds acquire Marlon Byrd in trade with Phillies
Report: Reds acquire Marlon Byrd in trade with Phillies The Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies, two teams trying to figure where they're headed in 2015, have struck a deal that will help the Reds immediately and potentially help the Phillies in the future. The Reds have reportedly acquired veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd — who hit 25 homers and drove in 85 runs in 2014 — for … [Read more...]
Reds have deal in place to get Byrd from Phils
Reds have deal in place to get Byrd from Phils Marlon Byrd is headed to the Reds. (USATSI) Looks like the Reds have their new left fielder. Marlon Byrd is going to be traded to the Reds from the Phillies, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. In return, the Phillies will get at least minor-league pitcher Ben Lively while also sending some cash to the Reds. To this point, it's unclear if the Reds … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Al Jefferson Goes Down
The Daily Dose: Dose: Al Jefferson Goes Down Wednesday, December 31, 2014 Happy New Year’s Eve everybody! I hope you all make it a serious point not to drink and drive tonight, and that you’re having great fantasy success. Due to travel and work schedules, the Bruski Breakdown is going on a one-week hiatus, but we’ll be back on the other side of 2015 and ready for the remaining 60 percent of … [Read more...]
Indians sign minor leaguer Weathers to deal
Indians sign minor leaguer Weathers to deal Indians sign erratic minor-league pitcher Weathers to contractby Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com (10:07 am ET) The Indians have signed right-hander Casey Weathers to a minor-league contract. He is a former first-round pick by Colorado. His fastball has been clocked at 100-plus. His wildness has prevented him from thriving. The 29-year-old has walked 172 … [Read more...]