Justin Verlander takes selfie with unsuspecting Justin Verlander fan "Hey, kid, turn around!" It's hard to look at Justin Verlander's latest selfie and not immediately have that reaction. You see, Verlander snapped a pic with a kid in a Verlander shirsey inside a Starbucks. Only the kid was turned around looking at the barista and not the guy whose name was on his back. "Kid, turn around, … [Read more...]
Astros to introduce drool-inducing Chicken and Waffle Cone
Astros to introduce drool-inducing Chicken and Waffle Cone Chicken and waffles is already a brilliant, yet crazy, food creation. You might initially balk at the idea of combining the two, but you'll immediately understand the hype after your first bite. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball: Sign up and join a league today!] The Houston Astros understand that sweet and salty, like Biggio and … [Read more...]
2015 NBA Front Office Rankings: Top executives
2015 NBA Front Office Rankings: Top executives ');ad_counter++}; Originally Published: March 25, 2015 ESPN.com This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service - if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. … [Read more...]
Yanks: A-Rod at 1B Sun.
Yanks: A-Rod at 1B Sun. Twins' Phil Hughes strikes out seven Class A batters Fridayby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (11:50 am ET) Twins starting pitcher Phil Hughes made a minor-league start Friday against Rays' Class A players, per MLB.com. The right-hander allowed three runs on five hits (one home run) in six innings, while throwing 69 pitches and recording seven strikeouts. Hughes is 2-0 … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Holy 'Ghostface Ilya'
The Daily Dose: Dose: Holy 'Ghostface Ilya' Friday, March 27, 2015 Thursday was the last big break we’ll get between now and the real playoffs, as just two NBA teams were in action. The Bucks beat the Pacers 111-107, and even though you already knew that, you probably still don’t believe who went nuts for the Bucks. Check out a review of Thursday’s game and a look at some news and … [Read more...]
Samardzija on FA: I'm not looking for top dollar
Samardzija on FA: I'm not looking for top dollar Yankees' Alex Rodriguez will make 1B debut on Sundayby Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (10:52 am ET) Yankees manager Joe Girardi told reporters that infielder Alex Rodriguez will make his first base debut on Sunday, per MLB.com. He will play five innings against the Astros in Kissimmee. Rodriguez has seen time at third base and as the team's … [Read more...]
Ilyasova scores 34 as Bucks hold off Pacers
Ilyasova scores 34 as Bucks hold off Pacers ');ad_counter++}; Ersan Ilyasova scores career-best 34 as Bucks hold off PacersAssociated PressBucks Hold Off PacersVIDEO PLAYLIST MILWAUKEE -- Struggling with early-season injuries and the adjustment to a new coaching staff, Ersan Ilyasova hasn't quite been himself for the Milwaukee Bucks. That is beginning to change, just as the Bucks reach the most … [Read more...]
NBA Playoff Picture Update: What’s at stake in Friday’s big matchups?
NBA Playoff Picture Update: What's at stake in Friday's big matchups? With just a few weeks remaining until the NBA postseason, every night can impact the standings. NBA Playoff Picture keeps you up to date on all the most important news for all 16 berths and seeds. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] Thursday's lone game was a notable one for … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Waiting For Gausman
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Waiting For Gausman Friday, March 27, 2015 After an impressive rookie year, a lot was expected, both in real life and fantasy, from Kevin Gausman in his sophomore campaign. Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @Nate_Grimm on Twitter. Gausman may still have a good year, but it appears as though he'll have to do it a few innings at a time, at least in the early going. Long … [Read more...]
David Ortiz sounds off on his PED critics: ‘Nobody has been tested more than me’
David Ortiz sounds off on his PED critics: 'Nobody has been tested more than me' David Ortiz has made a career blasting baseballs a long way in the batter's box. Thursday, he came out and blasted any link he has to performance-enhancing-drugs, peeling back the curtain on MLB's testing process and what it has been like to live under suspicion for all these years. In a lengthy, at times … [Read more...]