Vote on the minor league best themed jerseys in the 'Jersey Joust' One of the underrated things we look forward to every baseball season is the creativity displayed by marketing departments at the minor league level. From timely to flat out unusual, we're always curious to see what new promotion the many teams will come up with and the themed jersey they'll put with it. Not all of the ideas … [Read more...]
Blue Jays continue on path of destruction, take over first place in AL East
Blue Jays continue on path of destruction, take over first place in AL East 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 Toronto Blue Jays sent out the warning signal two weeks ago when they acquired Troy Tulowitzki and David … [Read more...]
Bo Ryan now says he’s open to coaching beyond next season
Bo Ryan now says he's open to coaching beyond next season Not even six weeks after he announced he'd coach only one more college basketball season, Bo Ryan no longer sounds so certain. The 67-year-old Wisconsin coach left open the possibility he could coach beyond next year Wednesday while speaking with the Appleton Post-Crescent at a charity golf tournament. “Everybody kind of thinks they … [Read more...]
Tom Marshall interview; Soccer Morning (8.12.15)
Tom Marshall interview; Soccer Morning (8.12.15) Today’s episode of Soccer Morning features an interview with Tom Marshall. Jason kicks off today’s show with Tom Marshall (ESPNFC) as they discuss the latest surrounding Mexico’s vacant head coach position & recent headlines across Liga MX. Listen to the episode above or here. You can listen to Soccer Morning live […] Today’s episode of Soccer … [Read more...]
Vote on the minor league best themed-jerseys in the ‘Jersey Joust’
Vote on the minor league best themed-jerseys in the 'Jersey Joust' One of the underrated things we look forward to every baseball season is the creativity displayed by marketing departments at the minor league level. From timely to flat out unusual, we're always curious to see what new promotion the many teams will come up with and the themed jersey they'll put with it. Not all of the ideas … [Read more...]
Xherdan Shaqiri continues the Stoke City revolution
Xherdan Shaqiri continues the Stoke City revolution Gone are the days of Rory Delap’s long throw-ins, Robert Huth’s physicality and Tony Pulis’ route one soccer at Stoke City. Not that there’s anything wrong with that style of play. The traditional refrain of “a rainy, cold Tuesday night,” no longer applies to the side that has been constructed. […] Gone are the days of Rory Delap’s long … [Read more...]
Goal Line Stand: Silva's August Top 200
Goal Line Stand: Silva's August Top 200 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 I usually do a long intro at the front of these, but decided not to this time. I'd suggest using these rankings as a rough draft before constructing your own, adjusting for personal player preferences and your own league scoring.For far more thorough rundowns on each player listed here, read my Fantasy Team Preview Series … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Iwakuma No-Hits the Orioles
Baseball Daily Dose: Iwakuma No-Hits the Orioles Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma found a fun way to register the first complete game of his major league career spanning 88 starts: he no-hit the Orioles at Safeco Field on Wednesday afternoon. Using 116 pitches, he walked three and struck out seven in a career-best performance. It’s the Mariners’ … [Read more...]
Felix Hernandez wears Kuma bear hat during no-hitter celebration
Felix Hernandez wears Kuma bear hat during no-hitter celebration Starting pitchers are often a tight knit group and each others biggest supporters on the field and many times off the field as well. On Wednesday afternoon in Seattle, that camaraderie was on full display as Hisashi Iwakuma bid for his first career no-hitter and the fifth in Mariners franchise history. It was also on display … [Read more...]
Anthony Rizzo leaps on Wrigley Field tarp to make incredible catch
Anthony Rizzo leaps on Wrigley Field tarp to make incredible catch Your browser does not support iframes. Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo challenged the limits of Wrigley Field and the Major League Baseball rule book on Wednesday to complete one of the craziest catches we've seen in years. In happened in the sixth inning of the Cubs 3-2 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers. Rizzo … [Read more...]