Washington Nationals at Cincinnati Reds Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 19-27 Cincinnati Reds play host to the 28-19 Washington Nationals tonight in MLB action on the grass of Great American Ball Park, May 29, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Nationals -123/Reds +113 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Stephen Strasburg (R) W/L 3-5 WHIP 1.69 ERA … [Read more...]
Cleveland Indians at Seattle Mariners Free Picks and Betting Lines
Cleveland Indians at Seattle Mariners Free Picks and Betting Lines. The 23-24 Seattle Mariners play host to the 22-25 Cleveland Indians tonight in MLB action on the grass of Safeco Field, May 29, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Mariners -106/Indians -104 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Trevor Bauer (R) W/L 4-1 WHIP 1.16 ERA 3.02 Taijuan Walker … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: What race did you prefer last weekend?
Happy Hour: What race did you prefer last weekend? Throughout the week you can send us your best questions, jokes, rants and just plain miscellaneous thoughts to [email protected] or @NickBromberg. We'll post them here and have a good time. Have you recoverd from Sunday? It was a fantastic day of racing, if we say so ourselves. Sometimes the longest and greatest day in racing can be … [Read more...]
Bob Baffert grows into racing’s grateful elder statesman (The Associated Press)
Bob Baffert grows into racing's grateful elder statesman (The Associated Press) Bob Baffert came blasting into thoroughbred racing in Southern California talking smack. It wasn't long before he piled up 11 wins in Triple Crown races - two behind leader D. Wayne Lukas - and ditched his big hat but kept the boots. Ambitious can give you an edge that people don't like,'' said Baffert, who … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Eddie Money
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Eddie Money Friday, May 29, 2015 The Red Sox desperately needed to see something from their starting rotation. On Thursday, Eduardo Rodriguez gave them a show. Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @Nate_Grimm on Twitter. The 22-year-old, making his MLB debut, shut down the Rangers over 7 2/3 innings Thursday, earning his first major league victory in the Red Sox' 5-1 … [Read more...]
Benteke has 'substantial' buyout clause
Benteke has 'substantial' buyout clause Aston Villa utility man Leandro Bacuna says he is unsure if Christian Benteke will remain at Villa Park beyond this Saturday's FA Cup final with Arsenal. Tim Sherwood admits Aston Villa will be powerless to stop Christian Benteke leaving this summer, after revealing he has a buyout clause in his contract. The striker has been linked with a move … [Read more...]
Taylor Swift will be on Tony Kanaan’s car at Detroit
Taylor Swift will be on Tony Kanaan's car at Detroit Taylor Swift is going to be on an IndyCar at Detroit this weekend. No, she's not going to be riding on the top of it (think of the TV ratings if she was), but her picture will be on the side of Tony Kanaan's car for the IndyCar Series' doubleheader races in Detroit. Kanaan's car is sponsored by her "1989" tour. The Swift (no pun intended) … [Read more...]
Eduardo Rodriguez picks up the win in his major-league debut
Eduardo Rodriguez picks up the win in his major-league debut Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. The Boston Red Sox may have found an answer to their pitching woes Thursday against the Texas Rangers. Rookie Eduardo Rodriguez … [Read more...]
Shay Given likely to start for Aston Villa in FA Cup Final
Shay Given likely to start for Aston Villa in FA Cup Final Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is winning his fitness fight to be ready for the FA Cup final. The keeper missed Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Burnley with a groin injury but has returned to training before Saturday’s Wembley showdown with … Continue reading → Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is winning his fitness fight to be ready for … [Read more...]
Jung Ho Kang smashes home run to the second deck in Petco Park
Jung Ho Kang smashes home run to the second deck in Petco Park Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang was signed for his prodigious pop. The 28-year-old slugged an incredible 40 home runs during his final season in the Korean Baseball Organization. While the level of offense is thought to be much higher in the KBO, Kang is starting to show that his power wasn't a product of the league. He … [Read more...]