Madison Bumgarner embodies Paul Bunyan, chops down tree If anyone deserved a well-needed rest after the postseason, it was San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner. After racking up a ridiculous 52 2/3 innings in October, bringing his yearly total to an astouding 270 innings, no one would have blamed Bumgarner for going home and taking it easy for the next four months. Madison … [Read more...]
Dodgers ink Olivera for $62.5M
Dodgers ink Olivera for $62.5M Longtime Padres closer Heath Bell calls it a career at 37by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (5:50 pm ET) Heath Bell, who was released by the Nationals on Monday, told Corey Brock of MLB.com on Tuesday he has decided to call it a career. "My kids wanted me home," Bell said. "What's more important: my kids or the big leagues? I've already accomplished more than I ever … [Read more...]
Dodgers in Olivera for $62.5M
Dodgers in Olivera for $62.5M Twins' Ricky Nolasco allows one run in five innings Tuesdayby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (4:55 pm ET) Twins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco allowed one run on three hits and one walk in five innings during Tuesday's spring start against the Blue Jays. He struck out six. Nolasco allowed his only run on a solo homer to Josh Donaldson in the fifth inning. … [Read more...]
Brewers to unleash the ultimate Wisconsin brat, nachos this season
Brewers to unleash the ultimate Wisconsin brat, nachos this season We're just days away from the start of the 2015 season, and that means it's the prime time for teams to release their wacky food items for the upcoming season. We've already seen what the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks have to offer this season, but you can't do crazy, fried foods without including the Midwest. Thank … [Read more...]
Nikola Mirotic might be the rookie of the year, but not the Rookie of the Year
Nikola Mirotic might be the rookie of the year, but not the Rookie of the Year His Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month award for March all but wrapped up, Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic seems to be well on his way toward the Eastern Conference Player of the Month designation. Sound work for a guy that averaged just 14.3 minutes per game in February. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash … [Read more...]
Dodgers, FA Olivera agree on 6 years, $62.5M
Dodgers, FA Olivera agree on 6 years, $62.5M Athletics' Ryan Cook: 'I need to get the ball to drop more'by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (2:53 pm ET) Athletics pitcher Ryan Cook surrendered three runs in two innings Monday and owns a 16.88 ERA this spring, and he said Tuesday that he's having problems preventing his pitches from being too high up in the strike zone, the Contra Costa Times reports. … [Read more...]
Boldest giveaway ever? Astros Triple-A team makes 2017 World Series rings
Boldest giveaway ever? Astros Triple-A team makes 2017 World Series rings After three straight 100-loss seasons, the Houston Astros' well-documented rebuilding project reached the point in 2014 where fans were finally starting to get excited about the future. Look no further than the Sports Illustrated cover story that labeled the Astros as 2017 World Series champions. Enter the Fresno … [Read more...]
#NBAFrontOffice: Why top franchises win
By NBA Front Office | ESPN Insider Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty ImagesTrust between Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and GM R.C. Buford is vital to the franchise's success. In the latest installment of the NBA Front Office series, Tom Penn (playing the role of GM), Chad Ford (assistant GM), Amin Elhassan (scouting director), Kevin Pelton (analytics director) and David Thorpe (senior … [Read more...]
AL Cy Young winner Kluber, Indians ‘not close’
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...]