Bryce Harper asked, 'Where's my ring?' after Nats signed Max Scherzer Your browser does not support iframes. According to Las Vegas oddmakers, the Washington Nationals immediately became World Series favorites after signing free-agent pitcher Max Scherzer to a seven-year, $210 million contract in January. But they certainly weren't alone in that belief. We here at Big League Stew agreed as … [Read more...]
Blue Jays OF Saunders out until All-Star break
Blue Jays OF Saunders out until All-Star break Astros' Keuchel after live BP: I was happy with my commandby Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (12:59 pm ET) Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel told reporters he was pleased with how he felt after his first live batting practice session, the Houston Chronicle reports. The left-hander threw 30 pitches and faced some of Houston's top prospects, including … [Read more...]
Windhorst: MVP is on LeBron's mind
Windhorst: MVP is on LeBron's mind Commentary Over the years, LeBron James has given the quote so often that it's become almost mindless: He doesn't focus on individual accolades because they come only with team success. Versions of it have piled up over the seasons, often stemming from the annual moments when James is asked about the MVP award. It's one of those tricky statements … [Read more...]
Blue Jays lose Saunders to freak injury – who takes over in outfield?
Blue Jays lose Saunders to freak injury – who takes over in outfield? DUNEDIN, Fla. – Six weeks before the new baseball season even begins, the Toronto Blue Jays are dealing with a familiar issue: injuries to their outfielders. New left fielder Michael Saunders is expected to be out until the All-Star break with a torn meniscus, suffered Wednesday at the team’s spring training complex when … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Waiver Wire Windup
The Daily Dose: Dose: Waiver Wire Windup Thursday, February 26, 2015 Last night didn’t have the massive fireworks that some Big Wednesdays are known for, but plodding through the night's events there were more fantasy storylines than I could fit in this Dose. And with less than 30 percent of the season left, there aren’t going to be too many opportunities like this to reshape one’s team. … [Read more...]
Adam Lind says Blue Jays will smile more without Colby Rasmus
Adam Lind says Blue Jays will smile more without Colby Rasmus Last week current broadcaster and former major league catcher Gregg Zaun weighed in on the atmosphere in the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse last season. In particular, Zaun was critical of Brett Lawrie, who appeared to be a future franchise player but fell short of expectations before being traded to Oakland last November. … [Read more...]
Dodgers’ employee stung by scorpion in Arizona
Dodgers' employee stung by scorpion in Arizona If you're a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers or Chicago White Sox and you're headed to spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz over the next few weeks, you might want to take note of this story. Scorpions are invading the complex. Scorpion invasion at the White Sox's spring training complex. So there's that. … [Read more...]
Dustin Ackley’s trip to spring training interrupted by birth of first child
Dustin Ackley's trip to spring training interrupted by birth of first child As obsessed baseball fans, we can't hide our anticipation for the beginning of spring training. It's something that consumes our thoughts all winter, and although we know baseball games that count are still too far away, we drive others crazy reminding them when spring training begins. It's just in our nature, and we … [Read more...]
Henry Walker’s two 3-pointers in final :22 force OT, push Heat past Magic
Henry Walker's two 3-pointers in final :22 force OT, push Heat past Magic Last year, in the midst of another season toiling in the D-League, looking for a way back into the NBA, former New York Knicks and Boston Celtics forward Bill Walker decided to make a change. So long, Bill; hello, Henry. "It's just my middle name," Walker recently told Shandel Richardson of the South Florida Sun … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper asked ‘Where’s my ring?’ after Nats signed Max Scherzer
Bryce Harper asked 'Where's my ring?' after Nats signed Max Scherzer According to Las Vegas oddmakers, the Washington Nationals immediately became World Series favorites after signing free agent pitcher Max Scherzer to a seven-year, $210 million contract in January. But they certainly weren't alone in that belief. We here at Big League Stew agreed as well, and so does Las Vegas native — and … [Read more...]