Matt Harvey returned to the mound for the Mets and it was glorious Your browser does not support iframes. Matt Harvey, returning to game action for the first time since Tommy John surgery, wasted no time in showing the world that he still has his dominant stuff. Hello, 99 mph fastball. Harvey, starting for the New York Mets in Friday's spring training game against the Detroit Tigers, didn't … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: Bad Break For Pence
Spring Training Daily: Bad Break For Pence Friday, March 06, 2015 Hunter Pence hasn't missed a game in more than two years, but he's primed to miss quite a few over the next couple months. Fantasy baseball draft season is in full swing, and you can't afford to miss out on any of the happenings. For all the help you need with your fantasy draft, purchase the 2015 Rotoworld Draft Guide. It's … [Read more...]
Pence out 6-8 weeks with fracture
Pence out 6-8 weeks with fracture Tigers' Ausmus: James McCann can be very good major-league catcherby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (8:00 am ET) Tigers catcher James McCann, who is vying for a spot on the roster as a backup to Alex Avila, allowed a passed ball during Thursday's spring game against the Braves. After the game, McCann was very critical of his play and vowed to make sure no more … [Read more...]
Cubs honor Ernie Banks with special No. 14 hats
Cubs honor Ernie Banks with special No. 14 hats The Chicago Cubs opened Cactus League play on Thursday with two split-squad games and they did so with Ernie Banks on their minds and Mr. Cub surely there in spirit. Banks, a beloved and culturally important figure in Chicago, died in January at the age of 83. In both games, Cubs players took the field sporting blue hats with a big No. 14 on … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Bad Break For Pence
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Bad Break For Pence Friday, March 06, 2015 Hunter Pence hasn't missed a game in more than two years, but he's primed to miss quite a few over the next couple months. Fantasy baseball draft season is in full swing, and you can't afford to miss out on any of the happenings. For all the latest news and notes around the league, keep refreshing Rotoworld's player … [Read more...]
Yu Darvish exits first spring start early with arm tightness
Yu Darvish exits first spring start early with arm tightness Yu Darvish's first spring training start didn't go exactly to plan. He pitched one scoreless inning on Thursday, facing four batters and throwing just 12 pitches, but was pulled early with an injury. The official word from the Rangers is that Darvish felt tightness in his right triceps during his pregame bullpe session and he will … [Read more...]
Hunter Pence has a broken forearm and the Giants are in trouble
Hunter Pence has a broken forearm and the Giants are in trouble Your browser does not support iframes. After finishing the 2014 MLB season on the highest of highs, the defending champion San Francisco Giants now face another challenge as the get ready for 2015. Hunter Pence, their starting right fielder, iron man and walking-talking energy drink, will miss the start of the season Pence was … [Read more...]
NASCAR adjusts practice and qualifying schedules for next three races
NASCAR adjusts practice and qualifying schedules for next three races NASCAR has made tweaks to the practice and qualifying schedules at Las Vegas, Phoenix and Auto Club Speedway in the goal of avoiding the mess that happened before qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The first practice at the three tracks has been shortened by 10 minutes. Qualifying has been moved back five minutes. If … [Read more...]
You have to see Tigers pitcher Alfredo Simon’s flashy chrome car
You have to see Tigers pitcher Alfredo Simon's flashy chrome car You've already enjoyed Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar's gold SUV, the first of our ridiculously pimped-out MLB rides this spring. Well, Alfredo Simon, the new Detroit Tigers pitcher, sees Escobar's gold SUV and raises him a chrome Mercedes. Here it is, via Chris Iott of MLive.com: Your car, what do you call that … [Read more...]
NBPA attorney: Union expects age limit clash
NBPA attorney: Union expects age limit clash Updated: March 5, 2015, 4:17 PM ET Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- An attorney for the union representing NBA players strongly indicated Thursday that the association will want players to again have the age limit for going pro lowered in the next round of collective bargaining. National Basketball Players Association general counsel Gary … [Read more...]