Report: Exec sues MLB over sex discrimination Frank Robinson and MLB are the subjects of a sex discrimination lawsuit. (USATSI) Sylvia Lind, Major League Baseball's director of baseball initiatives, is suing the league for gender-based discrimination, the New York Post reports. The suit, which was filed in Manhattan federal court, alleges that the league favored males when filling highly-placed … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Scare for Kyrie Irving
The Daily Dose: Dose: Scare for Kyrie Irving Friday, December 12, 2014 LeBron James was out and Kyrie Irving suffered a scary knee injury, but was able to return to Thursday's game. Dose breaks down a two-game night. You can follow me on Twitter by clicking here, as well as check out a fun podcast I participated in on Thursday by clicking here. Thunder 103, Cavaliers 94 LeBron James’ left … [Read more...]
Cavs’ Irving dodges knee scare vs. Thunder
Cavs' Irving dodges knee scare vs. Thunder OKLAHOMA CITY -- Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving left Thursday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after colliding with Russell Westbrook, but returned to start the second half. Irving crumpled to the floor as his left knee appeared to bend inward after making contact with Westbrook's knee while the Thunder guard was on his … [Read more...]
LeBron James out for Cavs’ Thursday clash with Thunder, Durant
LeBron James out for Cavs' Thursday clash with Thunder, Durant Any contest between the two top players in a sport demands attention. While the various matchups between LeBron James and Kevin Durant haven't been quite as epic as desired, Thursday night's game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder — nationally televised on TNT — stood out as one of the most anticipated … [Read more...]
Westbrook lifts Thunder by LeBron-less Cavs
Westbrook lifts Thunder by LeBron-less Cavs ');ad_counter++}; Russell Westbrook scores 26 to lead Thunder past CavsAssociated PressThunder Beat LeBron-less CavsVIDEO PLAYLIST OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Cleveland Cavaliers found out before Thursday's game that they would be without LeBron James. They couldn't have found a less sympathetic opponent. Oklahoma City, which struggled without injured stars … [Read more...]
LeBron sits vs. Thunder with knee soreness
LeBron sits vs. Thunder with knee soreness LeBron James did not play during the Cavs' 103-94 loss Thursday night to the Thunder in Oklahoma City due to knee soreness. Cavaliers coach David Blatt said before the game that the team does not believe James' knee issue is serious, but decided to hold him out as a precaution. Blatt said James is day-to-day, and it is undetermined if he will play … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Blog: Winter Meetings: Day Four
Hot Stove Blog: Winter Meetings: Day Four Friday, December 12, 2014 On Monday, Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com wrote that the Tigers and Red Sox discussed a Yoenis Cespedes-for-Rick Porcello deal, but “there wasn’t a match.” Well, they eventually found one. The two sides on Thursday agreed to swap the players, with the Tigers also receiving Alex Wilson and pitching prospect Gabe Speier. … [Read more...]
Walt Jocketty phone rings at press conference announcing Alfredo Simon trade
Walt Jocketty phone rings at press conference announcing Alfredo Simon trade Your browser does not support iframes. The sound of a ringing phone provides the sound track to the four-day event known as baseball's Winter Meetings. With deals seemingly always in the works, staying in touch with team executives, other general managers, agents and the players themselves is an essential and … [Read more...]
MLB Winter Meetings journal: The Farewell
MLB Winter Meetings journal: The Farewell SAN DIEGO — It's time to say goodbye to the Winter Meetings. It was a wild four days: the Dodgers reworked everything, the Cubs and White Sox made baseball in Chicago a lot more interesting this year, the Marlins made some interesting moves and the Red Sox tried to rebounded after missing out on Jon Lester. Hit up our Done Deals post for the full … [Read more...]
MLB Network’s “The Third Team” documentary to air on Friday night
MLB Network's "The Third Team" documentary to air on Friday night Your browser does not support iframes. As the Winter Meetings in San Diego move into our rearview mirror, our primary focus shifts away from the 2014 season that was and moves to the 2015 season ahead. With that in mind though, there's no harm in taking a few glimpses back, paritcularly to the exciting seven-game World Series … [Read more...]