Jimmy Rollins receives huge ovation in return to Philadelphia Your browser does not support iframes. A lot can change in four years. At this time in 2011, Jimmy Rollins was the starting shortstop on a Philadelphia Phillies team on their way to winning 102 games. Today, Philadelphia has the worst record in MLB and Rollins is no longer wearing Phillie red on a nightly basis. Yes, things … [Read more...]
St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds Free Pick and Betting Lines August 5, 2015
St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 48-56 Cincinnati Reds play host to the 67-39 St. Louis Cardinals tonight in MLB action on the grass of Great American Ball Park, August 5, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: St. Louis -160/Cincinnati +150 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Carlos Martinez (R) W/L 11-4 WHIP 1.26 ERA … [Read more...]
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Free Pick and Betting Lines August 5, 2015
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 61-44 Pittsburgh Pirates play host to the 58-47 Chicago Cubs tonight in MLB action on the grass of PNC Park, August 5, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Pittsburgh -120/Cubs +110 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Dan Haren (R) W/L 7-7 WHIP 1.09 ERA 3.42 Jeff Locke (L) W/L 6-6 WHIP … [Read more...]
Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Angels Free Pick and Betting Lines August , 2015
Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Angels Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 56-50 Los Angeles Angels play host to the 49-57 Cleveland Indians tonight in MLB action on the grass of Angel Stadium, August 5, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:35PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Indians +114/Angels -124 O/U Total: 7 Pitching Matchup Danny Salazar (R) W/L 9-6 WHIP 1.08 ERA 3.47 Hector … [Read more...]
Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox Free Pick and Betting Lines August 5, 2015
Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 50-55 Chicago White Sox play host to the 54-54 Tampa Bay Rays today in MLB action on the grass of US Cellular Field, August 5, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Rays +103/White Sox -113 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Erasmo Ramirez (R) W/L 8-4 WHIP 1.09 ERA 3.61 Carlos Rodon (L) … [Read more...]
It’s not a matter of Luck: Beware the top-of-draft quarterback
It's not a matter of Luck: Beware the top-of-draft quarterback Hopefully we can all agree that the surest way to take the full measure of any human being is to see how they approach the quarterback position in fantasy drafts. QB drafting is a window to the soul, basically. If you routinely snag quarterbacks in the first rounds of fantasy leagues, then you, sir or madam, have chosen the … [Read more...]
Chelsea agree terms with Rahman – agent
Chelsea agree terms with Rahman - agent ESPN Staff, Now Close 0 Shares Comment Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Baba Rahman, the Augsburg defender's agent has confirmed. Chelsea are seeking a replacement left-back after allowing Filipe Luis to return to Atletico Madrid and are closing in on a deal for Ghana international Rahman. The player's representative, Sascha Empacher, has … [Read more...]
Ruining football with Financial Fair Play
Ruining football with Financial Fair Play There isn’t a better way of killing football aspiration and competition than financial fair play regulations. With the implementation of FFP regulations, a level playing field will cease to exist. UEFA is leading us into a blind alley with its … Continue reading → There isn’t a better way of killing football aspiration and competition than financial … [Read more...]
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Arian Injured
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Arian Injured One of the first things fantasy owners think of when it comes to Arian Foster is his injury history. His list of past ailments is lengthy. He underwent three surgeries in college at Tennessee. The injuries didn’t stop once he entered the NFL. Foster tore his hamstring in 2011, required season-ending back surgery midway through 2013, suffered a calf … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Going with Nelson Cruz, Drew Hutchison and a big Coors Field Stack
Daily Dime: Going with Nelson Cruz, Drew Hutchison and a big Coors Field Stack Here are 10 DFS recommendations for Wednesday's slate on Yahoo but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. Nelson Cruz, OF, at Col (Rusin), $21: His 31 homers are the second-most in MLB, and he also owns a 1.095 OPS on the road and a 1.207 OPS against left-handed pitchers … [Read more...]