Jon Lester wearing No. 34 in Chicago to honor Walter Payton, Kerry Wood The Chicago Cubs gave Jon Lester $155 million to be their new ace, but they couldn't give him the number he previously wore on his jersey. In Cubs history, No. 31 is retired in honor of both Ferguson Jenkins and Greg Maddux. So instead, Lester chose No. 34 — another number that sports fan in Chicago are used to rooting … [Read more...]
The Sacramento Kings may have just done a really, really dumb thing
The Sacramento Kings may have just done a really, really dumb thing If you want to pile on, you can. This has all the hallmarks of an easy read. The Sacramento Kings surprised everyone this season by racing out to 9-5 record. The team then lost its out and out superstar, the ever-improving DeMarcus Cousins, to a debilitating bout of viral meningitis. The Kings lost their last game with DMC, … [Read more...]
Jed Lowrie returns to the Astros on a three-year, $23M deal
Jed Lowrie returns to the Astros on a three-year, $23M deal Jed Lowrie is headed back to Houston. The free-agent infielder has agreed to a three-year deal with the Astros, that'll have him playing shortstop in Houston again, which he did in 2012. Lowrie is making $23 million guaranteed, and could make more in a fourth year. Per Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle: Source: $23 million … [Read more...]
Chase Headley’s four-year deal with Yankees puts A-Rod in limbo
Chase Headley's four-year deal with Yankees puts A-Rod in limbo Alex Rodriguez might have been the only person expecting Alex Rodriguez to be the starting third baseman for the New York Yankees in 2015. But after the Yankees' latest move, even the ever-proud A-Rod has to see the writing on the wall. With the team committing upward of $50 million to sign third baseman Chase Headley for four … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper, Nats settle contract dispute with new $7.5M deal
Bryce Harper, Nats settle contract dispute with new $7.5M deal We've avoided a salary war between the Washington Nationals, their young star Bryce Harper and his super-agent Scott Boras. The two sides have agreed to a new two-year contract that will pay Harper a total of $7.5 million for 2015 and 2016, according to Adam Kilgore of The Washington Post. There was a dispute about the language … [Read more...]
Kobe vs Jordan
Kobe vs Jordan [unable to retrieve full-text content]Though he now ranks above him on the all-time scoring list, Kobe Bryant's career will always be defined by Michael Jordan's. Here's how two of the NBA's greatest players ever stack up. … [Read more...]
Yanks land Headley for 4 years, $52M
Yanks land Headley for 4 years, $52M Nationals' McLouth (shoulder) expects to be 100 percent this springby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (12:23 pm ET) Nationals outfielder Nate McLouth said he will be 100 percent this spring coming off August shoulder surgery, per The Washington Post. He had surgery to repair a torn labrum. "It’s been a long process, I think it’s been like three and a half … [Read more...]
Headley agrees to Yanks’ 4-year, $52M deal
Headley agrees to Yanks' 4-year, $52M deal Pirates prospect Jameson Taillon hopes to throw off mound in Januaryby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (11:56 am ET) Pirates starting pitcher prospect Jameson Taillon, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, is throwing from 120 feet and is pitching off flat ground, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He hopes to throw off a mound in January. … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant seems unimpressed with the little party the Lakers threw him
Kobe Bryant seems unimpressed with the little party the Lakers threw him Kobe Bryant and his teammates have an odd relationship. That makes sense: Kobe Bryant is an odd guy, and the Los Angeles Lakers are an odd team. They’re also, for the first time this season, the proud owners of a three-game winning streak. On top of that, you may have heard, Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan on Sunday … [Read more...]
Nats, Harper agree to two-year, $7.5M deal
Nats, Harper agree to two-year, $7.5M deal Yankees hope CC Sabathia can be asset for middle of the rotationby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (9:57 am ET) While the Yankees are optimistic about starting pitcher CC Sabathia bouncing back from knee surgery, general manager Brian Cashman is also realistic about the expectations moving forward for the 34-year-old hurler. "We look forward to him in … [Read more...]