Padres' Andrew Cashner has historic start he'll want to forget So far 2015 has provided more questions than answers for San Diego Padres right-hander Andrew Cashner and his outing Monday night was no exception. In most cases a pitching line of 12 strikeouts and no walks means a starter has thrown one heck of a game. Well, Cashner had the 12 K's and didn't allow a free pass but that did not … [Read more...]
New York Mets at San Diego Padres Free Pick and Betting Lines June 2, 2015
New York Mets at San Diego Padres Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 25-28 San Diego Padres play host to the 29-23 New York Mets tonight in MLB action on the grass of Petco Park, June 2, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Mets -112/Padres +102 O/U Total: 6.5 Pitching Matchup Noah Syndergaard (R) W/L 2-2 WHIP 1.09 ERA 2.55 Ian Kennedy (R) W/L 2-5 WHIP … [Read more...]
Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers Free Pick and Betting Odds June 2, 2015
Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 26-25 Texas Rangers play host to the 23-26 Chicago White Sox tonight in MLB play on the grass of Globe Life Park, June 2, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: White Sox -113/Rangers +103 O/U Total: 8.5 Pitching Matchup Jeff Samardzija (R) W/L 4-2 WHIP 1.25 ERA 3.84 Colby Lewis (R) W/L … [Read more...]
Power rankings: the Memorial Tournament
Power rankings: the Memorial Tournament The PGA Tour is in Jack Nicklaus' home state of Ohio this week for the annual Memorial Tournament. Muirfield Village will play host to many of the PGA Tour's best, including defending champion Hideki Matsuyama and Jordan Spieth. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, looking to get ready for the U.S. Open in two weeks, are in the field as well. With an … [Read more...]
Cardinals’ Kolten Wong makes nifty leaping grab
Cardinals' Kolten Wong makes nifty leaping grab At five-foot-nine, St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong is typically one of the shorter dudes on a major league diamond. He makes up for his lack of height with great leaping ability though, and he showed off his hops on Monday night. [Check out Big League Stew on Tumblr for even more baseball awesomeness.] With the Brewers trying to … [Read more...]
Reports: Virginia Tech QB Andrew Ford to transfer
Reports: Virginia Tech QB Andrew Ford to transfer Virginia Tech redshirt freshman QB Andrew Ford is leaving the program. QB Andrew Ford has received a release from his #Hokies scholarship and plans to transfer, as confirmed by source w/i Tech's athletic dept. — Norm Wood (@normwood) June 2, 2015 According to the Roanoke Times, he was granted his release from his scholarship two weeks ago. … [Read more...]
BDL’s 2014-15 NBA Playoff Previews: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Playoff Previews: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers How They Got Here • Golden State: The 67-win Warriors entered the postseason as title favorites and have played to that level throughout the first three rounds. Their 12-3 record in the playoffs comes out to a winning percentage just shy of the regular season mark, which is to say that they've been elite … [Read more...]
Strasburg won't throw until strain is healed
Strasburg won't throw until strain is healed Blue Jays' Encarnacion, Martin still out for Game 1 of doubleheaderby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (10:59 am ET) Before Monday's game was rained out, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons made the decision to sit first baseman Edwin Encarnacion and catcher Russell Martin. Gibbons didn't change his lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader, … [Read more...]
Offseason Power Rankings – The MMQB
Offseason Power Rankings - The MMQB An emotional column of sorts this week: My first-born, Laura, was married nine days ago north of San Francisco in one of the nicest days of my life. Thoughts on a wedding in paradise will occupy page two of the column today. I’ll also have thoughts on the Adrian Peterson contract set-to with Minnesota (surprisingly, I have a little empathy for Peterson), the … [Read more...]
After long absence, Adrian Peterson rejoins Vikings
After long absence, Adrian Peterson rejoins Vikings Adrian Peterson is returning to the Minnesota Vikings. Peterson, the 2012 NFL MVP, told multiple outlets that he will join the team for their organized team activities on Tuesday. “I've been away from the game for an entire season,” Peterson told the Associated Press. “I wanted the chance to be around the players and coaches, the guys that … [Read more...]