Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Double The Duda Friday, May 22, 2015 Concerns about Lucas Duda's ability to hit left-handers led some to wonder if he would be forced into a platoon role this season. Those concerns no longer appear valid. Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @Nate_Grimm on Twitter. Duda, who has started at first base in 40 of the team's 42 games this season, homered -- twice -- against … [Read more...]
Report: Cubs interested in free agent reliever Rafael Soriano
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Howard 'huge,' fuels Rockets in loss despite knee
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Warriors escape Rockets with final defensive stand, narrowly go up 2-0
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Eye on MLB: Catch up on Thursday's action
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Five-star football recruit picks Houston over Alabama, Texas, Texas A&M – SportingNews.com
Five-star football recruit picks Houston over Alabama, Texas, Texas A&M - SportingNews.com Ed Oliver, the No. 2-rated high school football player in the state of Texas, surprised many Thursday when he gave a verbal commitment to the University of Houston. Oliver is a huge get for the Cougars, who are coming off consecutive 8-5 seasons. The five-star recruit is No. 6 in the ESPN300 list of national … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Prepping for the greatest day in racing
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Eye on MLB:
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Questionable to play, Howard scores 19 in loss
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Brewers’ Will Smith tossed for having foreign substance on his arm
Brewers' Will Smith tossed for having foreign substance on his arm Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Will Smith was ejected in the seventh inning of Thursday's 10-1 loss to Atlanta after umpires found a foreign substance on his non-throwing arm. Smith had just entered the game and hit the first batter he faced, Pedro Ciriaco, with a pitch. The Brewers left-hander then threw a strike to Jace … [Read more...]