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...]
Mets swing two trades to strengthen their bullpen
Mets swing two trades to strengthen their bullpen With a week between them and opening day, the New York Mets pulled off two trades Monday that should strengthen their bullpen. The club acquired Alex Torres from the San Diego Padres earlier in the day, then swung a deal to get Jerry Blevins from the Washington Nationals on Monday afternoon. Both are left-handed relievers, a scarce quantity … [Read more...]
Patrick Beverley’s done for the season, which will test the Rockets’ defense and depth
Patrick Beverley's done for the season, which will test the Rockets' defense and depth We've been waiting for the other shoe to drop since last Wednesday, when Yahoo Sports NBA columnist Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Houston Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley had suffered a torn ligament in his left wrist that could require season-ending surgery. Well, the dreaded footfall came Monday … [Read more...]
Cubs make their call: send down Kris Bryant, Javier Baez
Cubs make their call: send down Kris Bryant, Javier Baez After weeks of speculation, the Chicago Cubs have made their decision. The club sent down promising youngsters Kris Bryant and Javier Baez on Monday. The 23-year-old Bryant wasn't expected to open the year in the majors, but put the Cubs in a difficult place by lighting up pitchers in the Cactus League. In 40 at-bats, he hit .425, with … [Read more...]