Howard still in Philly despite redoing trade list Veteran slugger Ryan Howard is still with the Phillies, but it isn't for a lack of effort on his part. While Howard has many reasons to prefer to stay in Philly, the first-base fixture redid his nine-team list of approved trade destinations early this winter, specifically to accommodate his longtime team, by replacing National League teams that had … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Kyle Lowry's False Start
The Daily Dose: Dose: Kyle Lowry's False Start Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Last night was fun with Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard doing battle at the Rose Garden and Khris Middleton going ham on a thrilling game-winner against the Heat, who are fighting for their playoff lives. The Mavs reminded everybody that they could be Spurs-killers, Philly and Sac played their tank tops off, and … [Read more...]
Dodgers partner with Kitman Labs to develop injury prevention program
Dodgers partner with Kitman Labs to develop injury prevention program Injuries are an unfortunate reality of sports. There's no way to avoid them, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking at a way to use technology to at least minimize the risk of long-term physical damage for their players. We know how aggressive the Dodgers have been bringing in international players, Cuban infielder … [Read more...]
The Astros 2017 World Series ring: the best giveaway that never happened
The Astros 2017 World Series ring: the best giveaway that never happened The dream is dead. What was certainly the boldest baseball giveaway of the year — the 2017 Houston Astros replica World Series ring dreamt up by their Triple-A affiliate, the Fresno Grizzlies — is no more. Maybe it was too bold? Not even a full day after the Grizzlies unveiled the rings as part of their Aug. 15 "Back … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Olivera Loves L.A.
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Olivera Loves L.A. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Follow @drewsilv and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. The best remaining free agent on the international market went to the National League’s richest team. Hector Olivera signed a six-year, $62.5 million contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday afternoon, five months after defecting from his native Cuba and three weeks after … [Read more...]
Cleveland Indians land Sports Illustrated cover, fans fear infamous jinx
Cleveland Indians land Sports Illustrated cover, fans fear infamous jinx Sports Illustrated dared to do it again. They've got the Cleveland Indians making a run to the World Series and they're letting everyone know about it. Don't believe us? Check out reigning AL Cy Young award winner Corey Kluber and All-Star outfielder Michael Brantley gracing the cover of the iconic magazine: This … [Read more...]
Ellis drops 38 as Mavericks rally past Spurs
Ellis drops 38 as Mavericks rally past Spurs ');ad_counter++}; Monta Ellis pours in 38 as Mavericks rally in 2nd half to beat SpursAssociated PressEllis Lifts Mavs Past SpursVIDEO PLAYLIST DALLAS -- Monta Ellis matched his season high with 38 points and the Dallas Mavericks rallied in the second half to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 101-94 on Tuesday night. Ellis hit 16 of 27 field-goal attempts, … [Read more...]
LeBron: No one should fault Love's MVP pick
LeBron: No one should fault Love's MVP pick INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- LeBron James might not have received teammate Kevin Love's endorsement for MVP this season when the All-Star forward was asked to choose between James and former UCLA teammate Russell Westbrook, but he isn't going to try to change Love's mind."I don't really think too much of it, really," James said after Cleveland … [Read more...]
Andy Reid impressed by Derek Carr – NBCSports.com
Andy Reid impressed by Derek Carr - NBCSports.com Andy Reid impressed by Derek Carr Posted by Mike Wilkening on March 24, 2015, 12:45 PM EDT AP The Raiders have lost double-digit games in 10 of the last 12 seasons, and they have not made the postseason since 2002. However, Chiefs coach Andy Reid believes new Raiders coach Jack Del Rio has landed in a favorable spot, and it has something to do … [Read more...]
Sports Illustrated puts Indians on the cover, picks them to win World Series – Let's Go Tribe
Sports Illustrated puts Indians on the cover, picks them to win World Series - Let's Go Tribe Just when it seems like we've finally recovered from this (and, to a lesser extent, this), Sports Illustrated is at it again with their scheme to derail the Indians' World Series hopes by putting them on the cover of the MLB preview issue. "Wait 'Till This Year," the title playfully jests, depicting … [Read more...]