Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: No Chance, Lance Follow @djshort and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter.To many, the Astros arrived ahead of schedule last season. Carlos Correa’s emergence was a big part of that, but fellow rookie Lance McCullers proved to be a stabilizing force behind 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel by posting a 3.22 ERA and 129/43 K/BB ratio over 125 2/3 … [Read more...]
Mike Trout picks a side in the bat flipping debate
Mike Trout picks a side in the bat flipping debate There's a reason we've never seen Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout punctuate one of his many memorable home runs with an equally epic bat flip. He's not a fan of the practice, or anything else for that matter that might be construed as showing up an opponent. Speaking to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times, Trout made it clear that … [Read more...]
Clemson DB Kaleb Chalmers hit with drug charges
Clemson DB Kaleb Chalmers hit with drug charges Clemson cornerback Kaleb Chalmers ran into some trouble earlier this week. According to a report from the Anderson Independent Mail, Chalmers was arrested Monday in Clinton, S.C., on several drug charges, including possession of marijuana. Chalmers was also reportedly in possession of several prescription drugs. From the report: According to … [Read more...]
Kyrie Irving saved the Cavs from losing on his terrible turnover
Kyrie Irving saved the Cavs from losing on his terrible turnover The Cleveland Cavaliers faced a serious challenge to get back into the win column Wednesday at the Dallas Mavericks with LeBron James out for rest. Luckily for the, Kyrie Irving made up for that absence with plenty of star power. He even covered for his own key mistake late in the fourth quarter. Play Tourney Pick'em | Fill … [Read more...]
A-Rod mends another fence, squashes steroid beef with David Ortiz
A-Rod mends another fence, squashes steroid beef with David Ortiz Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz have long been two of baseball's most polarizing figures. It's a distinction they've shared and perhaps even bonded over as their careers have progressed. However, until recently, their longtime friendship had reportedly become every bit as distant as the opinions of those who love and hate them. … [Read more...]
Spring Headlines: Shoulder injury may end Bronson Arroyo’s career
Spring Headlines: Shoulder injury may end Bronson Arroyo's career Veteran right-hander Bronson Arroyo was hoping to make a comeback with the Washington Nationals this spring. Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be. According to MLB Network's Peter Gammons, Arroyo was diagnosed with an 80 percent tear of the labrum in his right shoulder on Wednesday. The injury will end his season, and based … [Read more...]