AL West 2015 preview: For Angels to repeat, they'll have to fend off Mariners With opening day approaching, the Big League Stew crew is here to get you up to speed on the season ahead. We're examining each division over the next two weeks, looking at the big questions, the important players and making our predictions. Our series concludes with the AL West. The American League West boasts … [Read more...]
Phil Jackson on the 2014-15 New York Knicks: ‘[Bleep] happens’
Phil Jackson on the 2014-15 New York Knicks: '[Bleep] happens' Phil Jackson, a baby boomer that grew up in an era that was replete with brusque bumper stickers, decided to rely on one in order to describe the miserable season that his New York Knicks are about to wrap up: [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] “S--- happens,” Jackson said to … [Read more...]
Roundball Stew: Warren Awakens
Roundball Stew: Warren Awakens Friday, April 03, 2015 If you’re still in pursuit of a fantasy title right now – or simply trying to claw as high as you possibly can in the standings – there’s pretty much one thing you’re looking for right now: last-minute waiver options. Here are a few that have caught my attention recently:T.J. Warren16.0 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.0 spg, 1.0 bpg in his last three games… … [Read more...]
Josh Hamilton: No suspension
Josh Hamilton: No suspension Ross, Breslow, Layne, Wright make Red Sox's Opening Day rosterby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3:56 pm ET) Red Sox pitchers Robbie Ross, Craig Breslow, Tommy Layne and Steven Wright all made the Opening Day roster. Ross, Breslow and Layne will definitely pitch out of the bullpen, but Wright might be needed for the rotation, if Joe Kelly (biceps) can't start April … [Read more...]
Angels have ‘serious concerns’ about Josh Hamilton
Angels have 'serious concerns' about Josh Hamilton Los Angeles Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto released a statement saying the club has "serious concerns" about outfielder Josh Hamilton. The statement was released shortly after the Angels learned an independent arbitrator ruled Hamilton did not violate the terms of his drug-treatment program, and was not eligible to be suspended by the … [Read more...]
Jeff Luhnow receives letter from the most optimistic Astros’ fan ever
Jeff Luhnow receives letter from the most optimistic Astros' fan ever The Houston Astros appear to be much improved heading coming into the season. After winning just 70 games last year, the projection system at Baseball Prospectus has the Astros slated for 77 wins, and the FanGraphs projections claim the team will win 78.6 games this season. Those numbers aren't going to lead to a division … [Read more...]
Josh Hamilton didn’t get suspended and that’s the best thing for him
Josh Hamilton didn't get suspended and that's the best thing for him The news wasn't what most people expected: Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton won't be suspended by MLB after six weeks of mystery about what would happen because of his reported relapse with drugs and alcohol. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball: Sign up and join a league today!] Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan gave us the … [Read more...]
Hamilton won't be suspended for drug relapse
Hamilton won't be suspended for drug relapse Yankees' Girardi: CC Sabathia not that far behind other startersby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (12:58 pm ET) Yankees manager Joe Girardi called CC Sabathia's progress this spring "positive," despite the veteran lefty heading into his final exhibition start Friday having posted an 11.57 ERA in 4 2/3 innings. "The fact that he was able to pitch … [Read more...]
30 things you need to know before baseball’s opening day
30 things you need to know before baseball's opening day Keeping up with everything that happens in baseball is tough. There's not really an "offseason" so much as there's the time of year that games are played and the time of year that teams maneuver to get better. If you digest baseball news every waking hour of your day, then you've been ready for opening day for a while. But if you're a … [Read more...]
Fan tries to grab foul ball and fails hilariously (Video)
Fan tries to grab foul ball and fails hilariously (Video) The stats and outcomes might not be real in spring training, but the hilarity is realer than real deal Holyfield. Take, for example, this gentleman at Thursday's Grapefruit League contest between the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball: Sign up and join a league today!] The fact that he's at the game … [Read more...]