Fowler's homer off Hawkins gives Cubs 6-5 win over Rockies DENVER (AP) Dexter Fowler hit a two-run homer off LaTroy Hawkins with two outs in the ninth inning, helping the Chicago Cubs rally for a 6-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on a blustery Sunday. Hawkins (1-1) hung a slider to Fowler, who drove it into the right-field seats. It was the first homer of the season for the former Rockies … [Read more...]
Bartolo Colon loses helmet, delivers RBI single for Mets
Bartolo Colon loses helmet, delivers RBI single for Mets If your internet is broken, blame Bartolo Colon. The New York Mets right-hander, who's become more famous for his entertainingly awkward at-bats than his exemplary pitching skills since moving to the National League on a full-time basis last season, delivered the 13th hit of his 18-year career on Sunday afternoon in Atlanta. But this … [Read more...]
NBA Playoff Picture Update: The Western Conference ties one on
NBA Playoff Picture Update: The Western Conference ties one on With just one week remaining until the NBA postseason, every night can impact the standings. The NBA Playoff Picture Update keeps you up to date on all the most important news for all 16 berths and seeds. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] And you thought you were going to get some closure. … [Read more...]
Rose, in extended minutes, posts full line in win
Rose, in extended minutes, posts full line in win Nick Friedell, Chicago Bulls beat reporter Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares Print CHICAGO -- Derrick Rose is starting to look … [Read more...]
Kings sign David Stockton through next season
Kings sign David Stockton through next season Associated Press 0 Shares Print SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Kings have signed David Stockton, son of Hall of Famer John Stockton, through the 2015-16 season. The Kings announced Stockton's signing Sunday. The team previously signed him to a 10-day contract earlier this season. He had one point, two rebounds and one assist in seven minutes … [Read more...]
Dodgers lose Justin Turner and Juan Uribe to injury on consecutive plays
Dodgers lose Justin Turner and Juan Uribe to injury on consecutive plays Saturday night will not be looked back at as a high point in the Los Angeles Dodgers season. Quite the opposite, in fact. Not only did they lose to the Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Archie Bradley in his major league debut. Not only did Clayton Kershaw get knocked around, allowing six runs in 6 1/3 innings. Not only did … [Read more...]
Cabrera homers twice, unbeaten Tigers top Indians 8-5
Cabrera homers twice, unbeaten Tigers top Indians 8-5 CLEVELAND (AP) Miguel Cabrera homered twice and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers moved to 6-0 for the first time in 30 years with an 8-5 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the first inning off T.J. House (0-1) and J.D. Martinez added an insurance solo shot in the ninth as the Tigers finished off a … [Read more...]
Indians C Gomes (MCL sprain) out 6-8 weeks
Indians C Gomes (MCL sprain) out 6-8 weeks White Sox considering playing Jose Abreu at 3Bby Elliott Smith | Staff Writer (2:58 pm ET) The White Sox have not ruled out the idea of slugger Jose Abreu playing third base, particulary in interleague games, per ESPN.com. Abreu, normally a first baseman or designated hitter, said he has experience playing third, and manager Robin Ventura said he could … [Read more...]
Indians’ Yan Gomes suffers knee sprain on awkward play at home plate
Indians' Yan Gomes suffers knee sprain on awkward play at home plate Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes was carted off the field on Saturday after sustaining a right knee injury during an awkward play at home plate during the ninth inning of Detroit's 9-6 win. As a result of the play, Gomes will be out of action for the next 6-to-8 with a moderate MCL sprain. He was officially placed on … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction and Betting Pick
Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction and Betting Pick. Los Angeles Lakers host Dallas Mavericks as +3.5 underdogs with a 206 line at 9.30 PM ET on Sunday, April 12 2015. Dallas won the previous six meetings, and the most recent one in Los Angeles ended 93-100 as the Lakers covered a +7.5 spread and the game went under 202.5. Los Angeles Lakers already have the worst record in … [Read more...]