Bruce Bochy hospitalized after undergoing heart procedure San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy was hospitalized Thursday after experiencing some heart discomfort during a routine physical. He underwent a procedure to insert two stents, which is done to increase blood flow through arteries to the heart, and is said to be resting comfortably at Scottsdale Heathcare Medical Center, not … [Read more...]
Hey, who even plays for the Philadelphia 76ers now?
Hey, who even plays for the Philadelphia 76ers now? Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie is a master of dealmaking, a guy who eats cost-benefit analysis for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. While a traditionally minded basketball fan might ask why he chose to trade away Michael Carter-Williams and K.J. McDaniels, the Sixers' two most impressive players and only real draws for fans, for … [Read more...]
Suns’ Dragic sent to Heat in trade package
Suns' Dragic sent to Heat in trade package Updated: February 20, 2015, 12:47 AM ET ESPN.com news services MIAMI -- Goran Dragic wanted a new home, and the Miami Heat wanted a new point guard. They were a perfect match in a move that was among the biggest on the busiest NBA trade deadline day in 25 years in which 39 players changed hands. The Heat swung a deal to acquire Dragic -- a … [Read more...]
Discomfort leads to heart procedure for Bochy
Discomfort leads to heart procedure for Bochy Joe Beimel seeking multi-year dealby Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com (1:11 am ET) Former Mariners pitcher Joe Beimel is seeking a multi-year deal, according to the Tacoma News Tribune. The 37-year-old is coming off a season in which he posted a 2.20 ERA over 45 innings. Beimel reportedly had at least three teams interested in him in January, but the … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: The Story Profar
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: The Story Profar Thursday, February 19, 2015 Of all the annual prospect lists that come out around this time, it was hard to find one that didn't have Jurickson Profar at the top in 2013. Fantasy baseball is revving back up, and you can't afford to miss out on any of the happenings. For all the latest news and notes around the league, keep … [Read more...]
Report: MLB to announce pace of play rule changes on Friday
Report: MLB to announce pace of play rule changes on Friday MLB established a committee towards the end of the 2014 season to come up with creative ways to speed up the game and it appears they've done their job. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports is reporting that the league will announce changes to the pace of play rules on Friday. According to Rosenthal here are the three points of emphasis: 1. … [Read more...]
Blazers’ Steve Blake to stop wearing No. 25 in honor of late Jerome Kersey
Blazers' Steve Blake to stop wearing No. 25 in honor of late Jerome Kersey Jerome Kersey, one of the most talented, energetic and beloved players in the history of the Portland Trail Blazers, died Wednesday at age 52 after a blood clot traveled into his lung following knee surgery earlier this week. The sad news hit Kersey's fans, former teammates and countless others hard, and, as you … [Read more...]
Garnett OKs trade, returns to Timberwolves
Garnett OKs trade, returns to Timberwolves Updated: February 19, 2015, 10:26 PM ET ESPN.com news services MINNEAPOLIS -- Kevin Garnett is returning to the place it all began. Garnett agreed to drop his no-trade clause and accept a deal from the Brooklyn Nets to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Thaddeus Young, the teams announced Thursday evening. The move affords Garnett the chance to … [Read more...]
Grading the 2015 NBA trade deadline
Grading the 2015 NBA trade deadline When the oddsmakers at Bovada.lv placed the over/under on the amount of NBA trade deadline deals at 9.5 on Wednesday, we scoffed. Ten trades? In this economy? With all that salary cap space coming? Come on. We were partially correct. In all, 11 trades went down involving 37 players and more than a dozen possible draft picks. More than half of the NBA’s 30 … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring what the 76ers are doing and when they’ll stop doing it
The 10-man rotation, starring what the 76ers are doing and when they'll stop doing it 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: ESPN the Magazine. Pablo Torre offers the most in-depth and illuminating view to date of the … [Read more...]