Controversial call indicative of Blue Jays' Game 2 loss, it was a matter of inches TORONTO – The difference in the game was inches. The difference in the series is now immense. Rougned Odor scored the winning run with two outs in the top of the 14th inning for the Texas Rangers, as they beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Friday to take a decisive 2-0 lead in the ALDS. Moments earlier, Odor … [Read more...]
Marshall DL Jarquez Samuel swan dives into end zone for TD (Video)
Marshall DL Jarquez Samuel swan dives into end zone for TD (Video) Scoring a touchdown is any lineman’s dream, so Marshall’s Jarquez Samuel made sure he got his money’s worth against Southern Mississippi on Friday night. When Gary Thompson came off the edge to sack Southern Miss quarterback Nick Mullens near the goal line, the ball popped into the air and right into the arms of Samuel. The … [Read more...]
Mike Commodore rips Mike Babcock in angry Twitter rant
Mike Commodore rips Mike Babcock in angry Twitter rant Former Detroit Red Wings defenseman Mike Commodore has taken to Twitter to voice his displeasure toward new Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock. And he sounds quite angry per his social media account. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit bonus with your first deposit] Commodore used some rather harsh language with his … [Read more...]
NLDS Game 1: John Lackey silences Cubs bats as Cardinals win 4-0
NLDS Game 1: John Lackey silences Cubs bats as Cardinals win 4-0 The St. Louis Cardinals kept on rolling Friday night, winning Game 1 of their NL division series against the Chicago Cubs by a 4-0 score. John Lackey dominated the action for St. Louis, holding the Cubs hitless through the first five innings. Chicago would mount a mild threat in the sixth, moving Addison Russell to third after … [Read more...]
Colby Rasmus continues postseason tear with third homer in three games
Colby Rasmus continues postseason tear with third homer in three games KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Colby Rasmus was once again a prime supplier of the Houston Astros' playoff offense. Rasmus hit his third home run in three postseason games and also drove in a run with a double in the first inning in the Astros' 5-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals in Game 2 of the American League Division Series. The … [Read more...]
Thompson, other Warriors snap back at criticism from Rockets, Clippers
Thompson, other Warriors snap back at criticism from Rockets, Clippers The Golden State Warriors can be forgiven for feeling a little ornery this week. One week after new Houston Rockets point guard Ty Lawson accused MVP Stephen Curry of coasting on defense in last spring's Western Conference Finals, Los Angeles Clippers head honcho Doc Rivers stated that the Warriors were lucky to avoid … [Read more...]
Beat of The Drum wins turf feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Beat of The Drum wins turf feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Beat of The Drum led most of the way to win the $55,000 feature by 3 1/4 lengths Friday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em: Week 5 Start 'Em or Sit 'Em
Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em: Week 5 Start 'Em or Sit 'Em Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em is geared toward redraft leagues but can also be used for setting DFS lineups, as these are the players I’ll likely be filling out my cash lineups with on Sunday. As is the case each week, I’m ignoring the Thursday night game.QUARTERBACKStart of the Week: Philip Rivers vs. Steelers: Rivers is coming off easily his … [Read more...]
Colby Rasmus continues postseason tear with 3rd HR in 3 games
Colby Rasmus continues postseason tear with 3rd HR in 3 games KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Colby Rasmus was once again a prime supplier of the Houston Astros' playoff offense. Rasmus hit his third home run in three postseason games and also drove in a run with a double in the first inning in the Astros' 5-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals in Game 2 of the American League Division Series. The double, … [Read more...]
StewPod: Curtis Granderson sizes up the Mets/Dodgers NLDS matchup
StewPod: Curtis Granderson sizes up the Mets/Dodgers NLDS matchup This is The StewPod, our baseball podcast with a dash of pop culture. If you dig the show, please subscribe and review us on iTunes. The New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the best matchups in baseball's divisional playoffs, and we've got none other than New York Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson on the … [Read more...]