Week That Was: Week That Was: Dealing Time The Astros officially set trade season into motion on Thursday, making the first big splash when they acquired Scott Kazmir from the Athletics in exchange for a pair of prospects. He bulks up a starting corps that had been iffy at the back end, and Houston is hoping he can help turn around a slide that had seen the club lose nine of its last 14 games. … [Read more...]
Pedro Martinez on Colin Cowherd: ‘He needs to get to my level to answer him. I’m in the Hall of Fame.’
Pedro Martinez on Colin Cowherd: 'He needs to get to my level to answer him. I’m in the Hall of Fame.' Hours after ESPN radio host Colin Cowherd attempted to explain his misguided radio commentary, proclaiming that baseball can't be "too complex" since it's played by so many Dominicans, the network decided to completely disassociate itself from Cowherd. To some, that decision was too little, … [Read more...]
The people have spoken: Pete Rose is the biggest Hall of Fame snub
The people have spoken: Pete Rose is the biggest Hall of Fame snub The Pete Rose nostalgia is running at an awfully high level this month. Between the All-Star game in Cincinnati, where he made a rare on-field appearance, and Sunday's Hall of Fame inductions, always a springboard for Rose talk, the Hit King is getting a lot of attention. When we asked people to name their biggest Hall of … [Read more...]
30 Questions in 30 Days: Forcing turnovers – Giants.com (blog)
30 Questions in 30 Days: Forcing turnovers - Giants.com (blog) Question 6: How many turnovers will the Giants force this year?SCHMEELK: Last year, the Giants finished with 26 takeaways, tied for tenth in the league. Perry Fewell’s defense was takeaway oriented, but players think they might have more opportunities to make plays on the ball this year thanks to some of the disguising principles of … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Going with Todd Frazier, Carlos Martinez and then digging for bargains
Daily Dime: Going with Todd Frazier, Carlos Martinez and then digging for bargains Here are 10 DFS recommendations for Saturday’s slate on Yahoo but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!l] Todd Frazier, 3B, at Col (Rusin), $19: “The Toddfather” is on pace to finish with a .279-102-45-110-17 line this … [Read more...]
Report: 2 Florida players cited for not paying for food
Report: 2 Florida players cited for not paying for food Two Florida players have been cited for leaving a bowling alley without paying for their food. The citations against RB Adam Lane and DT Caleb Brantley were first reported by In All Kinds of Weather. Brantley, Lane and a few other people walked into Splitz Bowling Alley in Gainesville just before 9:00pm on July 4th. The two left 45 … [Read more...]
Fulham sign Everton defender Luke Garbutt on season-long loan deal
Fulham sign Everton defender Luke Garbutt on season-long loan deal Fulham have signed Everton defender Luke Garbutt on a season-long loan deal. The 22-year-old full-back penned a new five-year deal with Everton last month but will now seek first-team experience with the Championship side. Toffees boss Roberto Martinez wanted the … Continue reading → Fulham have signed Everton defender Luke … [Read more...]
Shutdown Countdown: Bills try to break playoff streak the old school way
Shutdown Countdown: Bills try to break playoff streak the old school way Shutdown Corner is previewing all 32 teams as we get ready for the NFL season, counting down the teams one per day in reverse order of our initial 2015 power rankings. No. 1 will be revealed on Aug. 8, the day before the preseason begins with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton. NO. 15: BUFFALO BILLS The knock on Rex … [Read more...]
Gregg Popovich: Becky Hammon hire not a gimmick, but rather ‘a step in the right direction’
Gregg Popovich: Becky Hammon hire not a gimmick, but rather 'a step in the right direction' When the San Antonio Spurs brought Becky Hammon on as an assistant coach last summer, head coach Gregg Popovich didn't get too caught up in the historic nature of the hire. That Hammon was a woman, and would be the first woman hired as a full-time assistant coach in the history of major men's American … [Read more...]
Sources: Dalembert agrees to deal with Mavs
Sources: Dalembert agrees to deal with Mavs Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM 0 Shares Print Center Samuel Dalembert has agreed to a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum to return to the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources. Dalembert, 34, … [Read more...]