Report: Proposal to shorten inning breaks being discussed Last week the news broke that baseball was planning to implement a pitch clock in Double-A and Triple-A next season. Now MLB has come up with another proposal to consider as they continue to look for ways to speed up the game Here's the report from Jayson Stark of ESPN.com: Under a new proposal by Major League Baseball, pitchers … [Read more...]
Draft Strategy: 2015 Category Sleepers: Runs
Draft Strategy: 2015 Category Sleepers: Runs Tuesday, January 20, 2015 The following is Week 10 of the 10-part series of sleepers for each 5x5 roto category (BA, HR, RBI, R, SB, W, ERA, WHIP, K, SV). Now that we are onto the categories that are more playing time and opportunity based, I’ll mention more names for you to stow away as you prepare for your drafts. Next week will provide an update … [Read more...]
Wrigley rooftop owners sue Cubs over stadium renovations
Wrigley rooftop owners sue Cubs over stadium renovations The contentious relationship between the Chicago Cubs and owners of the rooftop bleachers that overlook Wrigley Field has finally resulted in a federal court case. The rooftop operator of two buildings on N. Sheffield Ave. is suing the team and owner Tom Ricketts accusing them of "breaching the terms of its revenue-sharing contract, … [Read more...]
The Hawks went 3D and gospel for MLK Day intros
The Hawks went 3D and gospel for MLK Day intros NBA starting lineup intros have been massive, all-out affairs for some time now. Ever since the Chicago Bulls' first use of "Sirius," it's not enough just to trot out an excited announcer. A team must have an anthem, a highlight video, and pretty much anything else that turns the announcement on names into a show. By some standards, then, the … [Read more...]
Cole Whitt to drive full-time for Front Row in 2015
Cole Whitt to drive full-time for Front Row in 2015 Front Row Motorsports announced Friday that Cole Whitt would drive the No. 35 car in the Sprint Cup Series in 2015. Whitt will have sponsorship from Speed Stick in 10 races but will run the full season. He drove in 2014 for BK Racing and Swan Racing. "This is an exciting time for Front Row Motorsports," FRM owner Bob Jenkins said in a … [Read more...]
James Shields: The five teams that need him the most
James Shields: The five teams that need him the most The list looks pretty barren these days. With Max Scherzer deciding to join the Washington Nationals, the free agent class of 2014 is now almost void of star power. Role players and possible international imports are about all that's left on our own Jeff Passan's Ultimate Free Agent tracker. Except one star: James Shields. With Scherzer in … [Read more...]
If your password is ‘baseball,’ you should probably change it
If your password is 'baseball,' you should probably change it This doesn't have much to do with Major League Baseball, but consider it a "The More You Know" PSA from your friends at Big League Stew. If you're a baseball fan who thought making "baseball" your go-to password was a great idea, it's not and you should change it. SplashData, a company that makes password management applications, … [Read more...]
Around the League: Players to Avoid: AL East
Around the League: Players to Avoid: AL East Tuesday, January 20, 2015 We have already gone through Fantasy Risers for each division, so now we are talking about Players to Avoid. This is obviously a relative term. At a certain point, each player below will likely be worth considering in mixed fantasy leagues. However, I'm simply making the case that they might not be worth their ADP (average … [Read more...]
Sandoval says Giants decision cost him sleep
Sandoval says Giants decision cost him sleep Braves SP Alex Wood starts throwing off mound Mondayby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (10:48 am ET) Braves starting pitcher Alex Wood said he felt fine two weeks after missing his final start of the 2014 season due to a sore left forearm, according to MLB.com. Wood said he began throwing off a mound Monday. The 24-year-old Wood went 11-11 with a 2.78 … [Read more...]
Tigers move forward after losing Max Scherzer to Nationals
Tigers move forward after losing Max Scherzer to Nationals It didn't come as a surprise, but watching Max Scherzer sign a seven-year contract worth $210 million with the Nationals still had to sting in Detroit. There's no way around it. The Tigers lost one of the top starting pitchers in baseball and for the first time in a few years there are questions about Detroit's ballclub that don't … [Read more...]