AL Cy Young winner Kluber, Indians 'not close' Corey Kluber rode an 18-4 record and 2.44 ERA to the 2014 AL Cy Young Award. (Getty Images) Cy Young-winner Corey Kluber and the Indians were said to be "not close" to finding common ground on a long-term deal when Kluber's agent and team higher-ups met in Goodyear, Ariz., last week, people familiar with the talks said. Kluber's agent, B.B. … [Read more...]
Warriors smother Wiz en route to blowout
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Closing in on the NBA's top playoff seed, the Golden State Warriors have been at their best. Stephen Curry scored 24 points, and the Warriors used a smothering defensive effort in the third quarter to pound the Washington Wizards 107-76 on Monday night. "I think the last few games have been a real progression for us in terms of just being very methodical and professional," … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: James Harden strikes again
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 James Harden went off again, Jimmy Butler is back, Al Jefferson left with a sore knee and the Warriors crushed the Wizards on Monday night. Editor's Note: Play one-day fantasy basketball tonight! Rotoworld's partner FanDuel is hosting a $175,000 league for Tuesday’s NBA games. It's just $2 to join and first place wins $15,000. Starts Tuesday at 7:30pm ET. Enter … [Read more...]
Zach LaVine hits two late 3s to force OT, Wolves beat Jazz
Minnesota Timberwolves rookie point guard Zach LaVine made himself known to the NBA world for his dunking ability, both during his pre-draft workouts and especially with his dominant performance in February's dunk contest at All-Star Weekend. Yet LaVine has professional goals beyond being known as an elite aerial artist — he also wants to be a successful player in real basketball games. Style … [Read more...]
Phillies have unusual, unrealistic taker for Ryan Howard’s contract
It's no secret that Ryan Howard is very much available. The Phillies are so desperate to unload their first baseman that they're reportedly willing to eat $50 million of the $60 million Howard is owed over the next three seasons. Even then it might be tough to find a taker. Well, there is one team out there that is interested in acquiring the 35-year-old Howard, although they might have a … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Desert Shuffle
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Desert Shuffle Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Follow @RyanPBoyer and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. The Diamondbacks still have some decisions to make regarding their infield, and it’s apparently not just because they’re waiting to see whether Yosmany Tomas can hack it at third base. MLB Network’s Peter Gammons wrote Monday that manager Chip Hale “has made it clear” that … [Read more...]
Bulls seal playoff berth as Mirotic catches fire
Bulls seal playoff berth as Mirotic catches fire ');ad_counter++}; Bulls top Hornets to clinch playoff spot as Nikola Mirotic starsAssociated PressBulls Top HornetsVIDEO PLAYLIST CHICAGO -- Nikola Mirotic scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls clinched a playoff spot with a 98-86 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Pau Gasol had 27 points and 12 … [Read more...]
Russell Westbrook had his 10th triple-double taken away, is still great
Russell Westbrook had his 10th triple-double taken away, is still great Oklahoma City Thunder star and MVP candidate Russell Westbrook has put up some unreal numbers over this season and especially the past few months, regularly leading his team in every major statistical category. The greatest manifestation of that dominance has been via the triple-double, supposedly the product of … [Read more...]
Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Paul Molitor make history as managers
Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Paul Molitor make history as managers Your browser does not support iframes. Ryne Sandberg and Paul Molitor, Hall of Famers with a long list of accomplishments and accolades in baseball, combined to make some more history – but this time it was in their roles as bench bosses. Monday's Grapefruit League game between Sandberg's Philadelphia Phillies and Molitor's … [Read more...]