Pablo Sandoval fires back at people criticizing his weight People criticizing Pablo Sandoval's weight isn't new. But the discussion about the Panda's physique amplified earlier this week when he reported to Boston Red Sox spring training camp. New team, new contract, new fan base, East Coast media — you know how these things go. In particular, the photo below sparked a minor firestorm about … [Read more...]
Cliff Lee answers ‘tough’ Phillies questions with Magic 8-ball
Cliff Lee answers 'tough' Phillies questions with Magic 8-ball Your browser does not support iframes. On Day 1 of Philadelphia Phillies training camp, Cole Hamels was direct about the team's most lingering question: He wants to be traded. On Day 2 of Phillies camp, Cliff Lee opted to answer his tough questions indirectly, using a magic 8-ball. You needn't consult with the fates — real or … [Read more...]
Rougned Odor’s brother Rougned Odor signs with Rangers
Rougned Odor's brother Rougned Odor signs with Rangers You know how the old saying goes: Two Rougned Odors are better than one. What? That's not a saying? Well, it ought to be one in Arlington soon, because the Texas Rangers just signed the younger brother of their 21-year-old second baseman Rougned Odor. And get this, his name is also Rougned Odor. He's 17 and, like big bro, is a middle … [Read more...]
Blazers enter West arms race, add Arron Afflalo from Nuggets for playoff push
Blazers enter West arms race, add Arron Afflalo from Nuggets for playoff push The Portland Trail Blazers entered the trade deadline looking like they could use an injection of two-way play at the off-guard spot and a veteran to shore up their second unit on the wing as they try to stake a claim to the No. 2 spot in the Western hierarchy, or perhaps even chop into the Golden State Warriors' … [Read more...]
Trail Blazers acquire Afflalo from Denver
Trail Blazers acquire Afflalo from Denver The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Arron Afflalo from the Denver Nuggets on Thursday in a package involving five players and a first-round draft pick. The Blazers will send Thomas Robinson, Will Barton, Victor Claver and a lottery-protected first-round pick to the Nuggets for Afflalo and Alonzo Gee. The first-round pick sent to the Nuggets is … [Read more...]
Denver cuts ties with JaVale McGee, sending him and a conditional draft pick to Philly
Denver cuts ties with JaVale McGee, sending him and a conditional draft pick to Philly Not only were the Philadelphia 76ers nearly $22 million below the salary cap line entering Thursday’s trade deadline, the team was also almost $12 million below the salary cap minimum. That’s a floor that no other NBA team had dug beneath since that relatively unheard of cap was established in 1999, with … [Read more...]
Yanks, Dodgers, BoSox in market for Moncada
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...]