Karl joins Kings, focused on final shot at title Updated: February 17, 2015, 7:51 PM ET Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- After more than 1,100 wins, a trip to the NBA Finals, and a Coach of the Year award in his final season in Denver, George Karl still feels he has some unfinished business in the NBA. So Karl left a cushy job as a television analyst to take over one of the league's … [Read more...]
Ex-Atlanta mayor: Keep Ferry as Hawks GM
Ex-Atlanta mayor: Keep Ferry as Hawks GM ATLANTA -- Civil rights leader and former Atlanta mayor Andrew Young on Tuesday told a local television station that Danny Ferry should be allowed to rejoin the Hawks organization in his capacity as general manager. Asked by WSB TV's sports director Zach Klein whether Ferry should lose his job, Young responded, "Hell no." Ferry took a leave of absence … [Read more...]
Draft Strategy: Showdown: Cabrera vs. Abreu
Draft Strategy: Showdown: Cabrera vs. Abreu Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Often times in the midst of your draft, you’ll find yourself deciding between a couple players at the same position. With Player Showdowns, we take two players who are closely ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) and/or Rotoworld’s 2015 season projections and have writers take a side and debate who should be selected … [Read more...]
Brewers releasing a talking bobblehead of Harry Doyle from ‘Major League’
Brewers releasing a talking bobblehead of Harry Doyle from 'Major League' If you didn't already know, The Stew has an unhealthy love for the baseball flick "Major League," which is why the Milwaukee Brewers absolutely delighted us with news that they're releasing a talking bobblehead of Harry Doyle, the film's play-by-play announcer portrayed by Bob Uecker. The Brewers aren't the stars of … [Read more...]
A-Rod releases handwritten apology letter to baseball fans
A-Rod releases handwritten apology letter to baseball fans We knew an Alex Rodriguez apology was coming. Some whispers said it could come at spring training in front of the media. He could have used Yankee Stadium for his grand mea culpa. There was even a rumor that he'd use Derek Jeter's Players' Tribune website. In the end, A-Rod went a different route, releasing a handwritten apology … [Read more...]
Anthony Bosch gets four years in prison, despite MLB vouching for him
Anthony Bosch gets four years in prison, despite MLB vouching for him Anthony Bosch, the baddest bad guy in the Biogenesis saga, was sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison by a federal judge who wasn't convinced Bosch deserved much leniency for helping Major League Baseball suspend 14 players, including Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun. After pleading guilty in October to a charge of … [Read more...]
Bosch sentenced to 4 years for supplying PEDS
Bosch sentenced to 4 years for supplying PEDS Biogenesis founder Anthony Bosch could get his sentence reduced from four years. (Getty Images) Former Biogenesis owner Anthony Bosch has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for supplying performance-enhancing substances to Major League Baseball players and other athletes, according to the Associated Press. US District Judge Darrin Gayles … [Read more...]
Jeffrey Maier’s glove from 1996 ALCS up for auction
Jeffrey Maier's glove from 1996 ALCS up for auction Jeffrey Maier's glove used to corral Derek Jeter's infamous home run in Game 1 of the 1996 ALCS between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles can be yours, if you're willing to pay a hefty price. The Associated Press reports that the glove is going up for auction on Feb. 21 at Heritage Auction in New York. It's already up for bidding … [Read more...]
Nationals and Dodgers top win total over/under betting list
Nationals and Dodgers top win total over/under betting list It's no surprise to find the two World Series favorites, the Nationals and Dodgers, at the top of the MLB over/under win total betting list released on Monday by online sportsbook Bovada. The number for both teams is 92½ wins. Last season Washington won 96 games and Los Angeles finished with 94 wins. At 89½ wins, the Angels are the … [Read more...]
Barry Zito returns to Oakland Athletics on minor-league deal
Barry Zito returns to Oakland Athletics on minor-league deal Barry Zito's comeback attempt is taking him back across the San Francisco Bay to where his career began. According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the 36-year-old left-hander has signed a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training with the Oakland Athletics: Blast from the past: Barry Zito is … [Read more...]