Mike Napoli crushes home run with shattered bat (Video) Your browser does not support iframes. There are two things that stand out about Mike Napoli: he's got a big beard and he's ridiculously strong. The beard is always on display, so he showed off some of that stunning strength in the Red Sox's spring training game on Monday night against the Twins to remind us that he brings both style … [Read more...]
Reds open nursing suite to help breast-feeding moms at the ballpark
Reds open nursing suite to help breast-feeding moms at the ballpark The Cincinnati Reds announced a new ballpark feature Monday that any mother will love: A nursing suite where breast-feeding moms can retreat during a game for a more comfortable, more private moment with their child. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball: Sign up and join a league today!] Phil Castellini, the Reds' chief operating … [Read more...]
Inside LB mix creates questions about Kendricks' future – Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
Inside LB mix creates questions about Kendricks' future - Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia We already know how Chip Kelly feels about DeMeco Ryans. He’s called Ryans the “Mufasa” of the Eagles' defense. He’s pledged his allegiance to the veteran middle linebacker even while Ryans is attempting his second comeback from a torn Achilles. “We need him,” Kelly said shortly after the season. On … [Read more...]
Cubs demote prospect Bryant
Cubs demote prospect Bryant Phillies prospect Zach Elfin sees extra time in start Mondayby Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com (6:56 pm ET) Phillies pitching prospect Zach Elfin started Monday's game against the Pirates, surrendering four runs (one earned) on three hits with two strikeouts in three innings of work. Elfin, who is considered a top-5 prospect in Philadelphia, saw more time than pitching … [Read more...]
MLBPA calls Kris Bryant decision ‘a bad day for baseball’
MLBPA calls Kris Bryant decision 'a bad day for baseball' The Chicago Cubs made their decision Monday, sending uber-prospect Kris Bryant down to the minors. Bryant's possible demotion had become a major controversy this spring. Members of the Cubs front office expressed that Bryant would likely need more seasoning in the minors. While Bryant's agent, Scott Boras, believed his performance, … [Read more...]
The Specialists: John Henson's Time To Shine
The Specialists: John Henson's Time To Shine Monday, March 30, 2015 It’s a special blend of something on the waiver wire at this stage of the game. The Timberwolves are missing half of their roster, so of course two show up here. The Bucks refuse to give John Henson the minutes he has earned, but he’s proving he doesn’t need a large role to make an impact. And at this rate, it’s going to … [Read more...]
Pelton: CP3 has MVP edge over Westbrook
Pelton: CP3 has MVP edge over Westbrook CP3 may not edge Curry or Harden, but his durability puts him above Westbrook Originally Published: March 30, 2015 By Kevin Pelton | ESPN Insider Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY SportsChris Paul has played in all 74 of the Clippers' games thus far this season.When ESPN Insider spent last week debating whether Stephen Curry or Russell Westbrook was the … [Read more...]
Cubs option Baez; reassign Bryant, Russell
Cubs option Baez; reassign Bryant, Russell Angels' Johnny Giavotella: 'I think I've opened some eyes'by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (5:59 pm ET) Angels second baseman Johnny Giavotella has appeared to win the second-base competition, though he's not getting ahead of himself, MLB.com reports. "Whether I'm in Triple-A or the big leagues," Giavotella said, "I'm going to prepare myself the same way … [Read more...]
The night Drazen Petrovic ‘danced’ with Reggie Miller
The night Drazen Petrovic 'danced' with Reggie Miller The following is an excerpt from "DRAZEN: The Remarkable Life & Legacy of the Mozart of Basketball," by Australian author Todd Spehr, a new book about the late, great former Portland Trail Blazers and New Jersey Nets guard Drazen Petrovic that hits bookshelves today, Monday, March 30. It's available for order here and here. What set … [Read more...]
Byron Scott swears opposing players have approached him about becoming Lakers
Byron Scott swears opposing players have approached him about becoming Lakers Byron Scott has had to talk himself into quite a bit this season, working with a Los Angeles Lakers team that was built to lose, but his particular brand of delusion may have hit its peak over the weekend. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] The Laker coach, working … [Read more...]