Royals come back, stun Jays to take 2-0 lead The Royals beat the Blue Jays, 6-3, in Game 2 of the ALCS on Saturday afternoon, giving the Royals a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The series now shifts to Toronto for at least two games (maybe three, if the Blue Jays can win at least one). Here are seven things to know about Saturday's game. 1. The Royals appear to be the new Cardinals Remember … [Read more...]
Annual Report, Stellar Path win stakes at Belmont (The Associated Press)
Annual Report, Stellar Path win stakes at Belmont (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Annual Report and Stellar Path won $200,000 stakes Saturday at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Not Named Gronk
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Not Named Gronk Jesse Pantuosco (@JessePantuosco): The tight end crown still belongs to Rob Gronkowski, but who’s the Robin to his Batman? Jimmy Graham used to be that guy, but he hasn’t been the same since leaving New Orleans. Travis Kelce has some weeks where he looks like a superhero and others that leave you scratching your head. There really is no clear No. 2. … [Read more...]
Report: Zack Greinke to opt out of contract with Dodgers
Report: Zack Greinke to opt out of contract with Dodgers The drama surrounding Zack Greinke's contract status might be over pretty quickly. According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, the soon-to-be 32-year-old right-hander is set to opt out of his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and will test the free-agent market this winter. Though not official, this would not come as a surprise. By opting … [Read more...]
Baylor’s performances so far put it in the conversation for No. 1
Baylor's performances so far put it in the conversation for No. 1 Is Baylor the No. 1 team in the country? Beating West Virginia 62-38 doesn’t carry the same cachet it did, say, three weeks ago, but the way the Bears did it was impressive enough to beg the question. Quarterback Seth Russell, in what could be considered his Heisman coming out party, completed 20 of 33 passes for 380 yards … [Read more...]
USA Cycling appoints Hodge as new technical director (The Associated Press)
USA Cycling appoints Hodge as new technical director (The Associated Press) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Chuck Hodge has been appointed the technical director at USA Cycling. Hodge replaces Mark Guthart, who was hired last year to replace the fired Shawn Farrell. … [Read more...]
Asking price for NLCS tickets at Wrigley Field averaging over $1,000
Asking price for NLCS tickets at Wrigley Field averaging over $1,000 If you're still hoping to land tickets when the Chicago Cubs host the New York Mets in the NLCS at Wrigley Field, you better be ready to pay up. According to Newsday, asking prices on the resale market are shattering records. As of Friday late evening, the average for the three games scheduled at Wrigley Field was a little … [Read more...]
Jose Bautista irks Kansas City fans by fake tossing ball into the stands
Jose Bautista irks Kansas City fans by fake tossing ball into the stands Jose Bautista has become one of the most beloved professional athletes in history in Toronto following his clutch home run and controversial bat flip in Game 5 of the American League Division Series. Toronto beat the Texas Rangers, in large part, because of the homer. But Bautista isn't winning many hearts and minds … [Read more...]
Adrian Beltre played final three months with torn ligament in thumb
Adrian Beltre played final three months with torn ligament in thumb It takes an awful lot to keep Adrian Betlre out of the Texas Rangers lineup. That much we knew well before he suffered a thumb injury on the final day of May. An injury that initially seemed likely to sideline him for a good chunk of the season. As it turned out, Beltre only missed three weeks of action. Once he returned, he … [Read more...]
End of the Road 2015: Los Angeles Dodgers
End of the Road 2015: Los Angeles Dodgers After losing NLDS Game 5 to the New York Mets on Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been eliminated from the MLB postseason. That means they've effectively come to the end of the road. As we'll do with each eliminated team this season, let's give them a send-off that would make Boyz II Men proud. We'll look at the highs and lows of their season, … [Read more...]