Curt Schilling eviscerates Twitter trolls going after his daughter People have called ex-MLB star Curt Schilling a number of things — and they're not always good. But it's hard to deny his tenacity, whether on the mound or in one of the Twitter feuds he often finds himself in. Sometimes Schilling gets himself in trouble by never backing down, even from the trolliest of trolls. In his most … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: Cespedes in Motown
Spring Training Daily: Cespedes in Motown Monday, March 02, 2015 Yoenis Cespedes spoke through an interpreter with English-speaking media for the first time this spring on Sunday. As MLive.com’s Chris Iott reports, Cespedes indicated that he’d be open to playing with the Tigers beyond 2015. The outfielder said, "I would like to be in a Tigers uniform for many years. It's a good team now and it … [Read more...]
Corey Hart slices foot stepping into a hot tub
Corey Hart slices foot stepping into a hot tub Corey Hart is giving Ronald Belisario and Chris Sale a run for the weirdest injury to come out of spring training this year. From Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: #pirates Corey Hart got 3 stitches Sunday after slicing foot on hot tub.— Rob Biertempfel (@BiertempfelTrib) March 2, 2015 Belisario fractured his shoulder climbing … [Read more...]
Yanks' A-Rod ruled out Tuesday, will DH Wed.
Yanks' A-Rod ruled out Tuesday, will DH Wed. Royals RP Ryan Madson scratched Monday due to back stiffnessby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (1:57 pm ET) Royals reliever Ryan Madson was scratched from throwing Monday due to back stiffness, per The Kansas City Star. The team said it was a precautionary move. Mariners' James Paxton on track to throw bullpen session Fridayby Michael Hurcomb | … [Read more...]
Strike Zone: 2015 Breakdowns: Third Base
Strike Zone: 2015 Breakdowns: Third Base Monday, March 02, 2015 Before launching into the underrated third basemen, a couple of disclaimers. First, this column will completely ignore Anthony Rendon, who is considered a second baseman for my purposes. It will also ignore Miguel Cabrera, who is listed as a third baseman on Yahoo but who doesn’t qualify at the position in 20-game leagues. Cabrera … [Read more...]
Angels ace Garrett Richards won’t be ready for opening day
Angels ace Garrett Richards won't be ready for opening day The Los Angeles Angels will have to wait a little bit longer for the return of their ace Garrett Richards. Richards, who suffered a torn patella tendon in his left knee last August, had hoped to be ready for opening day, but Angels manager Mike Scioscia admitted Sunday that's not happening. Richards, 26, is preparing as if he'll be … [Read more...]
For baseball players in the offseason, workouts depend on their role
For baseball players in the offseason, workouts depend on their role JUPITER, Fla. – Predictably, a gym full of baseball players preparing for the 2015 season is a far different scene than what you'd see at your local gym. There's no one struggling on a treadmill. Instead of the bench press being the most prevalent exercise, the room is dominated by squats, deadlifts and lunges; all lower … [Read more...]
Sources: Sixers waive newly acquired McGee
Sources: Sixers waive newly acquired McGee Updated: March 2, 2015, 2:34 AM ET By Marc Stein | ESPN.com The Philadelphia 76ers have waived newly acquired center JaVale McGee, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the Sixers, after their loss Sunday night at Indiana, consented to waive McGee before the midnight deadline that makes McGee eligible to appear in the playoffs … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Harden, Bron, Butler make news
The Daily Dose: Harden, Bron, Butler make news Monday, March 02, 2015 Games Played Week 19 4 Games: BOS, BRK, CHA, CHI, CLE, DAL, DEN, GSW, HOU, LAL, MEM, MIA, NOP, PHI, PHX, SAC, TOR, UTA 3 Games: ATL, DET, IND, LAC, MIL, MIN, NYK, OKC, ORL, POR, SAN, WAS Editor's Note: Rotoworld's partner FanDuel is hosting a one-day $275,000 Fantasy Basketball league for Monday's NBA games. It's $25 to … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Cespedes in Motown
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Cespedes in Motown Monday, March 02, 2015 Yoenis Cespedes spoke through an interpreter with English-speaking media for the first time this spring on Sunday. As MLive.com’s Chris Iott reports, Cespedes indicated that he’d be open to playing with the Tigers beyond 2015. The outfielder said, "I would like to be in a Tigers uniform for many years. It's a good team … [Read more...]