Mariners fan uses popcorn bucket to catch a foul ball What lengths would you go to in order to catch a foul ball? Fans routinely sacrifice their bodies for one shot at eternal glory. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball: Sign up and join a league today!] If you aren't the type who brings a glove to the game, you're going to come away with a sore hand or two. Well, unless you're this inventive … [Read more...]
Mark Trumbo has two triples in two games, is tied for MLB lead
Mark Trumbo has two triples in two games, is tied for MLB lead Sentences I never thought I would hear for $100, Alex: Mark Trumbo is tied for the MLB lead in triples. That's right, the big Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder now has two triples this season, adding his second of the year Tuesday night in a 7-6 win over the Giants after hitting one on opening day, and is tied for the major league … [Read more...]
Mat Latos rocked in Marlins debut: ‘That was outright embarrassing’
Mat Latos rocked in Marlins debut: 'That was outright embarrassing' This was certainly not how Mat Latos saw his debut with his hometown Miami Marlins playing out. Taking the ball for Miami's second game of the season Tuesday night against Atlanta, Latos couldn't make it out of the first inning, giving up seven earned runs and recording just two outs before getting the hook. The Marlins … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction and Betting Pick
Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction and Betting Pick. Milwaukee Bucks host Cleveland Cavaliers as +7.5 underdogs with a 196.5 line at 8.00 PM ET on Wednesday, April 8 2015. Cleveland won the last meeting in Milwaukee 90-108 and covered the -7.5 spread as the game went over 196.0. Milwaukee Bucks are sixth in the East, but have some more work to do as they're trying to protect … [Read more...]
Derrick Rose to return to game action, six weeks after knee surgery
Derrick Rose to return to game action, six weeks after knee surgery How excited are the Chicago Bulls to have Derrick Rose back in the lineup? [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] Try, “we’re having a shootaround and meeting with the media at 8:30 Chicago-time-level-excited.” Derrick Rose is back: Thibodeau said barring setback, Rose will play … [Read more...]
Saves and Steals: Opening Day Aftermath
Saves and Steals: Opening Day Aftermath Who thought we'd see an Opening Day blockbuster that affected two of the top 10 closers in baseball? Under A.J. Preller, the Padres are clearly declaring that prospects are overrated. They're down to just two of any repute – Hunter Renfroe and Austin Hedges. With the addition of Craig Kimbrel, they now possess the undisputed top bullpen, a strong rotation, … [Read more...]
Look at these special gold caps the Giants will wear at their ring ceremony
Look at these special gold caps the Giants will wear at their ring ceremony The San Francisco Giants get their World Series rings Saturday at a pre-game celebration at AT&T Park. The team is used to this by now — what with three ring ceremonies in five years. But there's something special for this year's party and the ensuing game. The Giants will wear these fancy gold-accented caps made by … [Read more...]
Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction and Betting Pick
Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction and Betting Pick. Memphis Grizzlies host New Orleans Pelicans as -5 favorites with a 185.5 line at 08.00 PM ET on Wednesday, April 8 2015. The Pelicans seem to have the edge in these meetings as they've won seven of last ten, covering the spread eight times. Most recently, New Orleans won at home 95-89, covering a -1.5 spread as the game went … [Read more...]
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction and Betting Pick
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction and Betting Pick. New York Knicks host Indiana Pacers as +12 underdogs with a 191.5 line on Wednesday, April 8 2015. Indiana won the last three meetings, keeping the Knicks under 86 in all of them. The most recent meeting was in New York in March, and Indiana won 86-92, failing to cover the +9 spread as the game went under 188.0. Last four meetings went … [Read more...]
Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction and Betting Pick
Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction and Betting Pick. Brooklyn Nets host Atlanta Hawks as -5.5 favorites with a 203 line on Wednesday 07.30 PM ET, April 8 2015. The Hawks won last four meetings, and the most recent one was in Atlanta and the Hawks won it 131-99 four days ago, covering the -10 spread as the game went over 206.0. Brooklyn Nets are #7 in the Eastern Conference but they … [Read more...]