Ryan Vogelsong says he 'wasn't comfortable' during Astros visit Veteran right-hander Ryan Vogelsong was reportedly near an agreement with the Houston Astros at a couple different points this week, even flying to Houston to take a physical, which is often the final step in finalizing a contract. However, he abruptly and somewhat surprisingly reversed course to re-sign with the San Francisco … [Read more...]
‘Mr. Cub’ Ernie Banks dies at 83
'Mr. Cub' Ernie Banks dies at 83 Ernie Banks, the man who's Hall of Fame baseball career was defined by his passion and energy, and only surpassed by his kindness and loyalty, died on Friday. He was 83. A family spokesman confirmed the news late Friday evening. Few details were made available, but it was announced a news conference will be held at noon on Sunday in Chicago. Known the world … [Read more...]
Southampton vs Crystal Palace FA Cup fourth round predicted lineups
Southampton vs Crystal Palace FA Cup fourth round predicted lineups Southampton host Crystal Palace in the FA Cup’s first all Premier League tie on Saturday. The two sides come into the match in good form with the Saints unbeaten in last eight outings in all competitions and winning six of … Continue reading → Southampton host Crystal Palace in the FA Cup’s first all … [Read more...]
The Top 10 moments of Jeff Gordon’s career (so far)
The Top 10 moments of Jeff Gordon's career (so far) When Jeff Gordon announced he'll drive one more full-time season on Thursday, we immediately started thinking. Yes, that's dangerous. But we wondered what the top 10 moments of Gordon's career were. And damn, it was tough. There are so many things to choose from. That's what happens when you have 92 wins and countless other memorable … [Read more...]
Here are your 2015 NHL All-Star teams
Here are your 2015 NHL All-Star teams COLUMBUS, Ohio – Here are your teams for the NHL All-Star Game... Team Toews Jonathan Toews Ryan Getzlaf Rick Nash Phil Kessel Shea Weber Jakub Voracek Corey Crawford John Tavares Roberto Luongo Brent Seabrook Vladimir Tarasenko Patrice Bergeron Team Foligno Nick Foligno Drew Doughty Patrick Kane Ryan Johansen Duncan Keith Anze Kopitar Steven Stamkos … [Read more...]
A’s closer Sean Doolittle diagnosed with slight tear in rotator cuff
A's closer Sean Doolittle diagnosed with slight tear in rotator cuff General managers aren't kidding when they insist teams can never have enough pitching. It's not even February yet, and we've already learned the Oakland A's will be without a key member in their bullpen for the foreseeable future. On Friday, the team announced that All-Star closer Sean Doolittle has a slight tear of the … [Read more...]
Durant: Don’t need ASG vote to validate me
Durant: Don't need ASG vote to validate me ATLANTA -- Reigning league MVP Kevin Durant says a drastic drop-off in fan votes that cost him a starting spot in next month's NBA All-Star Game won't serve as any extra motivation as he tries to lead Oklahoma City back into the playoff picture. "I don't need the All-Star vote to validate me as a player," Durant said Friday when asked about the … [Read more...]
Stewart-Haas not switching back No. 4 and No. 14 pit crews for 2015
Stewart-Haas not switching back No. 4 and No. 14 pit crews for 2015 The pit crew swap that Stewart-Haas Racing made for the 2014 Chase will continue into 2015. Tony Stewart said Tuesday that Kevin Harvick would keep the pit crew that started 2014 as Stewart's crew and Stewart would keep the pit crew he ended the season with. Before the Chase began, SHR moved Harvick's crew to Stewart's team … [Read more...]
Mays, Series trophy visit site of Polo Grounds
Mays, Series trophy visit site of Polo Grounds So this is cool: The luminous Willie Mays is back in New York -- at the site of the long-gone Polo Grounds, to be specific -- and the Giants' 2014 World Series trophy is along for the trip. Said site is now PS 46 in Harlem ... Mays played at the Polo Grounds from his rookie season of 1951 through 1957, after which point the Giants relocated to San … [Read more...]
Ryan Vogelsong re-signs with Giants for $4M in burger money
Ryan Vogelsong re-signs with Giants for $4M in burger money There's no Super Duper Burger in Houston, so maybe that made free-agent pitcher Ryan Vogelsong's decision easier. Vogelsong — pitcher and noted superstitious eater — has reportedly decided to re-sign with the San Francisco Giants instead of jumping to the AL West to pitch for the Houston Astros. It sounded earlier in the week like … [Read more...]