MLB Network's "The Third Team" documentary to premiere 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 … [Read more...]
Man who climbed fence at Richmond race sentenced to jail time
Man who climbed fence at Richmond race sentenced to jail time The man who caused a caution flag during the September race at Richmond by climbing onto the catchfence in turn four was sentenced to a year in jail on Thursday with 11 months suspended. From NBC 12: A judge found James Dennis guilty on Thursday of being drunk in public and disorderly conduct and sentenced him to a year in jail … [Read more...]
Done Deals: Red Sox sign Justin Masterson; Royals add Kendrys Morales
Done Deals: Red Sox sign Justin Masterson; Royals add Kendrys Morales This is The Stew's running list of trades and signings that happen during baseball's Winter Meetings. We'll keep updating this post as the news happens. For more chatter and rumors, be sure to check out our Winter Meetings tracker. THURSDAYJustin Masterson gets one-year deal from Red SoxThe Red Sox, still intent on adding … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant calls his Lakers ‘soft,’ yells at his GM over lacking teammates
Kobe Bryant calls his Lakers 'soft,' yells at his GM over lacking teammates Players throw temper tantrums in practice all the time. Practices often contain dressing-downs from coaches, which can raise tempers, and scrimmages can get heated. It’s a contentious atmosphere for even the most even-keeled and successful outfits. The Los Angeles Lakers are not successful, nor are they even-keeled. … [Read more...]
Ilardi: Who has been rising and shining so far
Ilardi: Who has been rising and shining so far ');ad_counter++}; Originally Published: December 11, 2014 By Steve Ilardi | Special to ESPN.com This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service - if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. Want something else to read? How about 'Grievous … [Read more...]
It finally happened: Dodgers reportedly trade Matt Kemp to Padres
It finally happened: Dodgers reportedly trade Matt Kemp to Padres SAN DIEGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers were determined to trade an outfielder this winter. The San Diego Padres really wanted to improve their offense. Well, they've done it. Matt Kemp has been traded to the Padres, according to multiple reports, a deal that's been talked about for a few days at the MLB Winter Meetings but … [Read more...]
Mat Latos’ wife freaked out on Twitter as trade rumors swirled about the pitcher
Mat Latos' wife freaked out on Twitter as trade rumors swirled about the pitcher Mat Latos has been traded to the Miami Marlins, we know that now. The deal has been confirmed, announced and sent all around the Internet as fact. But like most trades in the Twitter age, this one started with rumors and whispers. You think keeping up with all that stuff is tough for fans? Imagine being the wife … [Read more...]
GM Dombrowski: Tigers not pursuing Scherzer
GM Dombrowski: Tigers not pursuing Scherzer Suarez trade doesn't change Cozart's status as Reds' top shortstopby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (1:52 pm ET) Although the Reds acquired shortstop Eguenio Suarez in a trade with the Tigers on Thursday, Reds general manager Walt Jocketty stressed Zack Cozart is still the team's starting shortstop, per MLB Network Radio. "Cozart is our opening day … [Read more...]
Reds trade pitchers Mat Latos and Alfredo Simon in separate deals
Reds trade pitchers Mat Latos and Alfredo Simon in separate deals SAN DIEGO — The Cincinnati Reds decided it was time for a few changes, dismantling their starting rotation Thursday, as the MLB Winter Meetings came to a close. In separate deals, the Reds traded Mat Latos and Alfredo Simon, acquiring a handful of young players in return from the Marlins and Tigers. • Latos, the bigger coup of … [Read more...]
Windhorst: Is LeBron James really slowing down?
Windhorst: Is LeBron James really slowing down? Commentary In the fourth quarter of a playoff game against the Boston Celtics in 2008, LeBron James came off a screen and rumbled to the basket and challenged Kevin Garnett at the rim. Garnett shoved him in the midsection as he went airborne, knocking James back slightly, but he reacted by just reaching farther and then threw down a statement … [Read more...]