Five-year-old throws first pitch at Orioles game with her amazing robotic hand Hailey Dawson stood a few feet in front of her favorite baseball player, Manny Machado, and underhanded the ceremonial first pitch in his direction before Monday's Baltimore Orioles game. It took a hop before reaching Machado, but that's OK in this instance, because this was no ordinary first pitch and Dawson is … [Read more...]
Guy holding a toddler reaches over rail to grab a baseball and nearly finds disaster instead
Guy holding a toddler reaches over rail to grab a baseball and nearly finds disaster instead As parents, we often make decisions we regret. Like introducing our kids to "Caillou" or letting them find out that Chuck E. Cheese's exists. Next time you do something you regret, moms and dads, find some solace in the fact that you're not the dude in the video above. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest … [Read more...]
Rangers win on walk-off walk, continue to climb AL West standings
Rangers win on walk-off walk, continue to climb AL West standings 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. It's not the most exciting way in baseball to secure a walk-off win, but it counts just the same. So the Texas Rangers are … [Read more...]
Seattle Seahawks Offensive Line Could Be Fatal Flaw for Super Bowl Bid – Bleacher Report
Seattle Seahawks Offensive Line Could Be Fatal Flaw for Super Bowl Bid - Bleacher Report Elaine Thompson/Associated Press In re-signing Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner, after acquiring Jimmy Graham through trade, the Seattle Seahawks have defied the odds. The franchise has retained control of all of its key defensive pieces and re-signed its starting quarterback to a huge contract extension. … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Going with Dickey, Liriano, Trout and Harper
Daily Dime: Going with Dickey, Liriano, Trout and Harper Here are 10 DFS recommendations for Tuesday’s slate on Yahoo but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. R.A. Dickey, SP, at Phi (Nola), $25: He’s allowed three runs or fewer in 13 of his past 14 starts, recording four wins over his past five outings thanks to going deep into games and playing for … [Read more...]
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Chris Johnson A Cardinal
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Chris Johnson A Cardinal The preseason rolls on as NFL training camps continue to produce nuggets of fantasy news and injury concerns by the barrel full. With each hamstring strain and tweaked ankle, be sure to stop in at Rotoworld to get the latest analysis on the ever-changing fantasy landscape that will help make your fantasy drafts wildly successful. Before we … [Read more...]
Francis Coquelin is great, but Arsenal need backup in defensive midfield
Francis Coquelin is great, but Arsenal need backup in defensive midfield Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has been an absolute revelation since he was implemented into the starting XI last December. The defensive enforcer has given the Gunners grit and tenacity in the middle of the park, something that the club missed for some time. Coquelin’s attitude and playing style are, however, […] … [Read more...]
Yankees pitcher Bryan Mitchell hit in face by line drive, suffers nasal fracture
Yankees pitcher Bryan Mitchell hit in face by line drive, suffers nasal fracture The worst moment in baseball happened again Monday, when New York Yankees pitcher Bryan Mitchell delivered a pitch that Eduardo Nunez lined right back at him, striking Mitchell in the face at 103 mph and sending him to the ground as a hushed stadium hoped the scene wasn't as bad as it looked. We've seen this a … [Read more...]