Could Cards' Heyward be next $200M player? Jason Heyward has a higher WAR than Giancarlo Stanton. (Getty Images) JUPITER, Fla. -- Could Cardinals outfielder Jason Heyward join baseball's ultra elite and become the 11th $200 million player? While Heyward isn't a consistent slugger and hasn't put up any numbers that would lead many to view him as a $200 million player, one major-league GM said … [Read more...]
SEC picks Greg Sankey as commish – ESPN
SEC picks Greg Sankey as commish - ESPN Updated: March 12, 2015, 6:25 PM ET Associated Press Greg Sankey has been Mike Slive's right-hand man at the Southeastern Conference the past 12 years and now he's been tabbed to replace him in a move widely expected for months.Sankey will replace Slive as SEC commissioner starting Aug. 1 after more than two years of handling the league's day-to-day … [Read more...]
R.A. Dickey steals Daniel Norris’ van, takes it on a joy ride
R.A. Dickey steals Daniel Norris' van, takes it on a joy ride Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Daniel Norris has received a lot of attention this offseason for his quirky lifestyle. Norris, you see, lives in a van, and occasionally gets mistaken for a homeless person. One of the downsides of living in a van is that an ambitious thief can turn you into an actual homeless person at any time. Norris’ … [Read more...]
LIVE: Will Ferrell spring training tour (for real)
LIVE: Will Ferrell spring training tour (for real) Later today, actor Will Ferrell will play 10 positions -- the nine positons plus DH -- with 10 different MLB teams in five spring training games across Arizona. It's not just a publicity stunt, it's for a good cause. Nick Eaton of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer has the details: The stunt — if you want to call it that — is part of Ferrell's new … [Read more...]
LeBron's new Spurs test
LeBron's new Spurs test Commentary The reality that hung in the air in the tiny visitors locker room that muggy June night at AT&T Center was sobering. Shane Battier announced his career was done. Ray Allen said he was leaning the same way. Chris Bosh said he was exhausted. Dwyane Wade described the feeling as the end of a long ride. There was no missing the feeling of … [Read more...]
Yankees' Twitter feed ignored A-Rod home run
Yankees' Twitter feed ignored A-Rod home run On Wednesday afternoon, Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez continued his surprisingly successful return from last season's suspension by hitting his first home run of the spring. He is 5-for-11 (.455) with a double, a homer, two walks and two strikeouts thus far. If you were following the game online and keeping track of the action on Twitter, it … [Read more...]
Brewers pitcher Will Smith just wants to be friends with actor Will Smith
Brewers pitcher Will Smith just wants to be friends with actor Will Smith Everyone deserves a chance to meet their idol, and Milwaukee Brewers reliever Will Smith is attempting to do just that. Recently, Smith wrote to actor Will Smith, detailing the ways in which the two could become best friends. Smith, the reliever, makes some compelling arguments. Your browser does not support iframes. … [Read more...]
The Breakdown: Khris Middleton: Fantasy Royal
The Breakdown: Khris Middleton: Fantasy Royal With just 10 games last night I decided to go in a bit more depth than usual, and in the process I found that last night wasn’t nearly as uneventful as I made it out to be in the Dose. There are also five games tonight, so it’s going to be a much busier Thursday than we’re accustomed to. Let’s get right to it as you don’t need me to tell you that … [Read more...]
The Washington Wizards went bowling at the White House
The Washington Wizards went bowling at the White House It helped the Cleveland Cavaliers shake off the bad vibes of six straight losses. It gave the Golden State Warriors a bit of a boost in the midst of a four-game, six-night, pre-All-Star-break road trip. So what the heck, why not — with the Washington Wizards in the throes of a dispiriting 5-13 stretch that's dropped them from potential … [Read more...]
Wesley Matthews watches in his uniform as Blazers win after his Achilles’ surgery
Wesley Matthews watches in his uniform as Blazers win after his Achilles' surgery When guard Wesley Matthews suffered a season-ending torn Achilles' tendon last Thursday, the Blazers were struck by the loss of one of the NBA's best two-way guards and a key player in their plans of competing for a championship. While the newly acquired Arron Afflalo should serve as a decent replacement in … [Read more...]