The Daily Dose: Dose: Down Goes Jabari Parker Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Jabari Parker went down for the Bucks, Chris Bosh is out indefinitely, Josh McRoberts’ season is likely over, the Pacers blew out the Lakers, Kelly Olynyk went nuts against the Sixers, and Robin Lopez suffered a broken hand for the Blazers, propelling Chris Kaman onto fantasy rosters across cyberspace on an eight-game … [Read more...]
Khris Middleton’s bouncing buzzer-beater 3 lifts Bucks over Suns
Khris Middleton's bouncing buzzer-beater 3 lifts Bucks over Suns The Milwaukee Bucks have been impressive enough this season to have graduated from an early surprise team to genuine challengers for a postseason berth with the ability to surprise a favorite in the opening round. Yet if the basketball world has agreed to take the Bucks seriously, then it's also true that we're just starting to … [Read more...]
Bucks’ buzzer-beating 3 keeps Suns in skid
Bucks' buzzer-beating 3 keeps Suns in skid ');ad_counter++}; Khris Middleton's 3-pointer at buzzer lifts Bucks, sinks SunsAssociated PressParker Injures Knee; Bucks Win on Buzzer-BeaterVIDEO PLAYLIST PHOENIX -- Khris Middleton didn't have a good feeling when the ball left his hand right before the final buzzer sounded. But the craziest shot of his career -- as he called it -- hit the backboard … [Read more...]
Royals sign Alex Rios, hoping to find one-year contract magic
Royals sign Alex Rios, hoping to find one-year contract magic Ahhh, the wonders of the one-year veteran contract. The best recent example one-year magic is Nelson Cruz, who signed an $8 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles before the start of the 2014 season, then led the league with 40 homers and drove in 108 runs. For players with baggage or players trying to get over a subpar season, … [Read more...]
Around the League: Players to Avoid: NL East
Around the League: Players to Avoid: NL East Monday, December 15, 2014 We recently finishing hitting the fantasy risers for each division, players who are firmly trending in the right direction heading into 2015. Now we turn our attention to players on the opposite end of the spectrum, what we call players to avoid. It's important to note that we don't mean "avoid" in the literal sense -- all … [Read more...]
Jon Lester wearing No. 34 in Chicago to honor Walter Payton, Kerry Wood
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...]