Orioles reportedly take a flyer on infielder Everth Cabrera There were rumblings a few days ago that the Baltimore Orioles were close to a deal with free agent infielder Everth Cabrera. On Monday, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports confirmed that the two sides had come to terms on a one-year contract for $2.4 million. Cabrera's issues are no secret. He received a 50-game suspension in 2013 for his … [Read more...]
New commish Rob Manfred says shorter MLB season is a possibility
New commish Rob Manfred says shorter MLB season is a possibility If we've gleaned anything about Rob Manfred as he approaches two months in Bud Selig's commissioner's chair, it's that almost any idea is a possibility. He's wide open to change, it seems, whether that's the notion of banning defensive shifts that he brought up in January or the shortening of the MLB season. Manfred addressed … [Read more...]
New commish Ron Manfred says shorter MLB season is a possibility
New commish Ron Manfred says shorter MLB season is a possibility If we've gleaned anything about Rob Manfred as he approaches two months in Bud Selig's commissioner's chair, it's that almost any idea is a possibility. He's wide open to change, it seems, whether that's the notion of banning defensive shifts that he brought up in January or the shortening of the MLB season. Manfred addressed … [Read more...]
Regan Smith to fill in again for Kurt Busch at Atlanta
Regan Smith to fill in again for Kurt Busch at Atlanta Regan Smith will be in the No. 41 car for a second straight week. Stewart-Haas Racing said Smith would fill in for Busch again after he finished 16th in Sunday's Daytona 500. Smith was named the replacement driver for Busch at Daytona on Saturday after Busch was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on Friday. The indefinite suspension came … [Read more...]
The man behind the 76ers’ mascot, understandably, hates the Philadelphia 76ers
The man behind the 76ers' mascot, understandably, hates the Philadelphia 76ers It’s just fine for the people that (cover the eyes of your children) work inside mascot suits to have lives outside of their jobs. It’s OK for them not really to be giant gorillas or floppy 6-foot dogs. It is normal for them to not spend their hours away from NBA arenas spilling popcorn all over strangers or … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring how the Thunder reloaded for the present and future
The 10-man rotation, starring how the Thunder reloaded for the present and future A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: NBA.com and CBSSports.com. David Aldridge and Ken Berger go inside the Oklahoma City Thunder's … [Read more...]
Don’t call him B.J. anymore: Melvin Upton Jr. explains name change
Don't call him B.J. anymore: Melvin Upton Jr. explains name change When word trickled out Sunday that B.J. Upton had decided to play this season as Melvin Upton Jr., his birth name, the obvious assumption was an attempt at reinvention. Upton has struggled mightily the past two seasons since signing a five-year, $72.25 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. He hit .208 last season and … [Read more...]
A-Rod reports early to spring training and puts on a show
A-Rod reports early to spring training and puts on a show The circus came to town early. Alex Rodriguez walked into New York Yankees spring camp Monday, somewhat announced, decked out in University of Miami gear, turning baseball writers into would-be paparazzi with their "Look! A-Rod-is-here pictures." Rodriguez did what a guy who hasn't played professional baseball in a year should have … [Read more...]
The Specialists: James Johnson’s Ju-Ju
The Specialists: James Johnson's Ju-Ju Monday, February 23, 2015 James Johnson's NBA journey certainly wouldn't be a story for everyone to tell. It's almost impossible to imagine most individuals finding success if forced to travel down Johnson's path, but to his credit, he has found himself once again in his second go-around with the Toronto Raptors, and this time he's making sure he doesn't … [Read more...]
Yankees wouldn’t pay top dollar for Yoan Moncada and fans aren’t happy
Yankees wouldn't pay top dollar for Yoan Moncada and fans aren't happy Make no mistake, there was an abundance of risk in signing Yoan Moncada, the 19-year-old Cuban phenom who reportedly agreed Monday to the join the Boston Red Sox. He's not major-league ready, he comes with a huge tax bill and, like any 19-year-old prospect, there's no guarantee he'll turn into a star. Still, when you're … [Read more...]