Yanks, Dodgers, BoSox in market for Moncada The Yankees recently held a second workout for Moncada in Tampa. (Getty Images) Cuban wunderkind Yoan Moncada, whose free agency is about the most interesting thing in baseball right now that doesn't involve Alex Rodriguez, has moved into the "contract phase" of the process, according to Moncada's agent David Hastings. That means Moncada and his … [Read more...]
Report: Yanks hold second workout for Moncada
Report: Yanks hold second workout for Moncada Report: Dodgers interested in pitcher Joba Chamberlainby Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com (9:48 am ET) With the Dodgers looking to add a relief pitcher, the team has turned its attention to pitcher Joba Chamberlain, sources told Fox Sports. While Chamberlain is their main focus, they are also considering other options. In 2014, Chamberlain went 2-5 … [Read more...]
Jay Z confused David Wells for Curt Schilling at SNL party
Jay Z confused David Wells for Curt Schilling at SNL party The SNL 40th anniversary special — which naturally aired Sunday night on NBC — was what you'd call an all worlds collide event, with music, sports, comedy and basically all forms of entertaining not only co-existing under one roof, but interacting on the same stage. It made for three-plus hours of humorous, bizarre, but above all … [Read more...]
UCF’s JoMarcos Woods has first catch of the year contender
UCF's JoMarcos Woods has first catch of the year contender Despite spring training opening for a handful of teams on Wednesday, we're still several days away from Cactus and Grapefruit League games getting underway. However, as most baseball starved fans know, the college season has been in full swing since the weekend, and with that comes the possibility of seeing those special defensive … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Trade Deadline Day is Here
The Daily Dose: Trade Deadline Day is Here Thursday, February 19, 2015 I waited until the wee hours of this morning to write and release this NBA Trade Deadline update, thinking that somebody like Woj or Sam Amick would drop a bomb and force me to re-write the piece. Alas, no such news would hit as of 4-5 a.m. ET and so this is what we’re rolling with to set the table today. You’ll want to … [Read more...]
Ty Lawson skips Nuggets practice, Brian Shaw isn’t happy
Ty Lawson skips Nuggets practice, Brian Shaw isn't happy The Denver Nuggets' extremely disappointing 2014-15 season hit a new low on Wednesday after a report that point guard Ty Lawson, the team's best player, had missed practice. While players sometimes can't make it to team functions for perfectly good reasons, Lawson does not seem to have apprised the Nuggets of his absence beforehand. … [Read more...]
Artist creates wearable dress from 130 used baseballs
Artist creates wearable dress from 130 used baseballs If you love baseball and you love fashion, chances are this is your favorite week of the year. On one hand, it officially marks the beginning of a new season, as all 30 baseball teams are scheduled to begin training camp by Sunday. On the other, it's a grand finale of sorts, as fashion designers and the biggest stars in Hollywood come … [Read more...]
2015 NBA trade deadline tracker
2015 NBA trade deadline tracker Follow all the news leading up to Thursday's 3 p.m. ET NBA trade deadline with Yahoo! Sports' experts. … [Read more...]
Blazers legend Jerome Kersey dies at 52
Blazers legend Jerome Kersey dies at 52 One of the most memorable players in the history of the Portland Trail Blazers franchise has died. As reported by Yahoo's own Marc Spears and KGW News in Portland, veteran forward Jerome Kersey has died at the age of 52 years old. The Blazers released a statement on their website: A beloved figure and one of the most prolific Portland Trail … [Read more...]
UCF’s JoMarcos Woods has first Catch of the Year candidate
UCF's JoMarcos Woods has first Catch of the Year candidate Despite spring training opening for a handful of teams on Wednesday, we're still several days away from Cactus and Grapefruit League games getting underway. However, as most baseball starved fans know, the college season has been in full swing since the weekend, and with that comes the possibility of seeing on those special … [Read more...]