Draft Strategy: 2015 Category Sleepers: BA Tuesday, December 02, 2014 The following is Week 4 of the 10-part series of sleepers for each 5x5 roto category (BA, HR, RBI, R, SB, W, ERA, WHIP, K, SV). Since we are still waiting on the hot stove league, for the next few weeks we will focus on players in categories that are less based on opportunity and more based on skill. Other roto categories … [Read more...]
Torii Hunter goes back to Twins on one-year, $10.5 million deal
Torii Hunter goes back to Twins on one-year, $10.5 million deal Torii Hunter is going back to where his big league career began, signing a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the Minnesota Twins. The deal was first reported by USA Today's Bob Nightengale and confirmed by Yahoo's Jeff Passan. Hunter was drafted in the first round by Minnesota in 1993 and made his debut for the Twins in … [Read more...]
Report: Josh Donaldson clashed with Billy Beane before trade
Report: Josh Donaldson clashed with Billy Beane before trade If you're still trying to make sense of why the Oakland Athletics would trade their best player, third baseman Josh Donaldson, to the Toronto Blue Jays, there's a salacious story floating around that might explain it. If you're into that sort of thing. Donaldson was sent to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, in a five-player trade … [Read more...]
Braves cut loose pitchers Kris Medlen, Brandon Beachy
Braves cut loose pitchers Kris Medlen, Brandon Beachy It's safe to say that 2014 didn't go according to plan for Atlanta Braves pitchers Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy. In March, they both underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time, crippling the Braves pitching staff before the season even started. On Tuesday, neither pitcher was tendered a 2015 contract to stay in Atlanta. That's … [Read more...]
NFL Picks Week 14: Patriots rebound at San Diego; Eagles defeat Seahawks – NOLA.com
NFL Picks Week 14: Patriots rebound at San Diego; Eagles defeat Seahawks - NOLA.com Yes, I get it. So what? Well, that's going a bit too far - NFL picks by pumpkin pie and turkey stuffing are not superior to mine. At least my picks are better than Rex Ryan's coaching. (And I have a much better chance at keeping my job. ... I think.) C'mon though, you had to appreciate how I built in the excuse … [Read more...]
2014 Driver Reviews: No. 35 Alex Bowman
2014 Driver Reviews: No. 35 Alex Bowman After doing exit interviews for Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2013, we're turning the tables. We want the drivers to sell themselves. So here are the resumés for all full-time Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2014. Then, at the end, we'll provide a summation of the driver's season in 150 words or less. Name: Alex Bowman NASCAR Experience: 39 Nationwide … [Read more...]
Brett Lawrie blames Toronto turf for his rough injury history
Brett Lawrie blames Toronto turf for his rough injury history There's at least one thing Brett Lawrie won't miss about playing in Toronto — the artificial turf in the Rogers Centre. Lawrie was acquired by the Oakland Athletics on Friday in the swap that sent Josh Donaldson to the Blue Jays. It was a sell-high, buy-low move for the A's, who, in true Billy Beane fashion, got four players for … [Read more...]
Longtime MLB umpire Dale Scott comes out as gay
Longtime MLB umpire Dale Scott comes out as gay Dale Scott, a Major League Baseball umpire for 29 seasons, has come out as gay, making him the first active male official to do so in the U.S.'s four major sports. In contrast to the high-profile coming out stories of Michael Sam and Jason Collins, Scott's decision happened quietly. In fact, he technically came out two months ago, in a … [Read more...]
Jon Lester free-agency decision looms as Braves don’t make offer
Jon Lester free-agency decision looms as Braves don't make offer Jon Lester continues to make his way through free agency and he has one less offer to consider before making his decision. The Braves were expected to be in the hunt for his signature, hoping that Lester making his offseason home near Atlanta might help their courtship. But according to David O'Brien of the Atlanta … [Read more...]
Scott first active MLB umpire to come out as gay
Scott first active MLB umpire to come out as gay Dale Scott discusses a call with former Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire. (USATSI) For the first time in Major League Baseball -- or in any major professional sport, actually -- a game official has come out as gay. It's veteran MLB umpire Dale Scott. Outsports.com has a lengthy feature on Scott, so definitely hop over there if interested in the … [Read more...]