Nationals now 6-to-1 World Series favorites, according to oddsmaker After the news hit that the Washington Nationals had signed No. 1 free agent Max Scherzer, we gave you the common sense explanation about why Scherzer makes the Nats the World Series favorites. With plenty of win-now pressure to boot. It turns out that a top sports oddsmaker agrees. Online sportsbook Bovada has made the … [Read more...]
Scherzer, Nats agree
Scherzer, Nats agree Max Scherzer was an All-Star the past two years and won the 2013 Cy Young Award. (USATSI) Top right-handed starter Max Scherzer and the Nationals are in agreement on a seven-year deal, CBSSports.com has learned. Details of the deal beyond the seven years are not known. Scherzer was reported by the Washington Post to have been "very close" to a deal with the Nats earlier … [Read more...]
Draft Strategy: Regression Candidates: SPs
Draft Strategy: Regression Candidates: SPs Monday, January 19, 2015 Last week, we took a look at a handful of starters who could see better results in 2015 due to abnormally bad luck in the season prior. This week, we’ll go to the other end of the spectrum and examine some starters who are likely to see poorer results in the coming season. Pitchers have a lot of control over three main areas: … [Read more...]
Max Scherzer makes the Nationals favorites to win World Series
Max Scherzer makes the Nationals favorites to win World Series Now, Washington Nationals, the pressure is on. The Nats swooped in Sunday and reportedly snatched the offseason's biggest free agent – agreeing to a contract with ace pitcher Max Scherzer. Yahoo Sports' Tim Brown is among the scribes reporting Scherzer has a seven-year deal with the Nats. We don't know just how many dead … [Read more...]
Scherzer, Nationals agree to seven-year deal
Scherzer, Nationals agree to seven-year deal Max Scherzer was an All-Star the past two years and won the 2013 Cy Young Award. (USATSI) Top right-handed starter Max Scherzer and the Nationals are in agreement on a seven-year deal, CBSSports.com has learned. Details of the deal beyond the seven years are not known. Scherzer was reported by the Washington Post to have been "very close" to a deal … [Read more...]
LeBron: Last 3 games are best I’ve felt all year
LeBron: Last 3 games are best I've felt all year Updated: January 18, 2015, 7:29 PM ET By Jeremy Fowler | ESPN.com INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers went 2-3 on a West Coast road trip but won something that means more come playoff time: LeBron James flashing MVP form again. James on Sunday said he felt better in his three games back from injury than he had all season. … [Read more...]
OKC rides 79-point first half to rout of Magic
OKC rides 79-point first half to rout of Magic ');ad_counter++}; Thunder blow away Magic to kick off five-game road tripAssociated PressThunder Crush Magic To Reach .500VIDEO PLAYLIST ORLANDO, Fla. -- There's no question the Oklahoma City Thunder have had their struggles at times on the road this season.Their performance against the Magic could be a big step in changing that.Kevin Durant had 21 … [Read more...]
Watch Manchester City 0-2 Arsenal Match Highlights [VIDEO]
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Watch Manchester City 0-2 Arsenal Match Highlights [VIDEO] Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger felt his team had produced a fine response to their critics after claiming a fine victory at champions Manchester City. Goals from the impressive Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud gave the Gunners an unexpected 2-0 success … Continue reading → Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger felt his team had … [Read more...]
Rico Abreu wins Chili Bowl Nationals
Rico Abreu wins Chili Bowl Nationals The biggest midget car race of the year was Saturday night and Rico Abreu won it for the first time. Abreu passed Bryan Clauson at about the halfway point of the race and absolutely checked out in the second half, surviving a number of restarts for the win. After the last restart, Abreu wasn't even challenged. He had a lead of almost a straightaway just a … [Read more...]
Michael Bennett rides bike around field after Seattle’s win
Michael Bennett rides bike around field after Seattle's win Move over Wade Boggs and you, Mr. New York Police Horse: You've got company. The Seattle Seahawks had just completed their epic 28-22 comeback OT victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, so how did defensive lineman Michael Bennett choose to celebrate? Why, by hopping on a Seattle policeman's bicycle and pedaling across the … [Read more...]