2016 Whitecaps roster: Two No. 1 picks, including pitcher Beau Burrows - MLive.com COMSTOCK PARK - The West Michigan Whitecaps will open the season with the past two No. 1 picks of the Detroit Tigers on the roster, including last year's top choice in hard throwing starting pitcher Beau Burrows. Burrows, the 22nd overall pick last season, will be joined by outfielder Derek Hill, the Tigers' top … [Read more...]
Ranking all 30 MLB opening day starting pitchers
Ranking all 30 MLB opening day starting pitchers The day we thought would never get here is within our sights now. On Sunday, Major League Baseball will open the 2016 season with three intriguing matchups that should effectively whet our appetite for the season that lies ahead. If you're like the crew here at Big League Stew, you're counting down the hours and even minutes until Francisco … [Read more...]
Daniel Cormier out of grudge match with Jon Jones at UFC 197 with injury
Daniel Cormier out of grudge match with Jon Jones at UFC 197 with injury Light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier suffered a leg injury and has been forced to pull out of his April 23 grudge match against Jon Jones that has been set as the main event of UFC 197 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. BJPenn.com first reported the news, noting that Cormier was seen at a wrestling tournament recently … [Read more...]
Top 5 Stanley Cup Playoff match-ups we’re dying to see (Video)
Top 5 Stanley Cup Playoff match-ups we're dying to see (Video) The jockeying for position is almost done. The playoff match-ups, and the brackets, are almost solidified. It's time to start wishing and hoping that certain teams meet each other in the postseason. Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo Sports' Puck Daddy blog looks at the five playoff matchups he most wants to see this postseason. Go ahead … [Read more...]
Focused Pablo Sandoval downplays agent’s odd ‘Ferrari’ comparison
Focused Pablo Sandoval downplays agent's odd 'Ferrari' comparison The job of a sports agent is to sell their client's abilities in order to increase interest, and ultimately increase value. If that means overselling or embellishing every now and then, so be it. The only goal is to get the best deal possible, by essentially any means necessary. With that in mind, Rick Thurman, the agent for … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Red Wings will get much needed win against Maple Leafs – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Red Wings will get much needed win against Maple Leafs - CBSSports.com Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their selections for all of the day's games. Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m. ET Entering Saturday the Detroit Red Wings have four games remaining in the 2015-16 regular season. If they are going to make the playoffs … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for Apr. 2
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for Apr. 2 Saturday, April 02, 2016 Is Curry a must-play? No, not that one. Seth Curry! He looks like he's in a great spot tonight, so we focus on playing him. Another night, another night with too much value out there. We'll try to sort out which studs you want to get in there with all of the value out there. Tonight is also a night where you might want to … [Read more...]
Final Four betting odds and picks — Totals dip in North Carolina-Syracuse, Villanova-Oklahoma – Sporting News
Final Four betting odds and picks — Totals dip in North Carolina-Syracuse, Villanova-Oklahoma - Sporting News Your bracket is busted, and the winner of your pool might already be determined. You're not a fan of Syracuse, North Carolina, Villanova or Oklahoma. So what's driving you to tonight's Final Four games other than a little betting action? We've compiled betting information for each of … [Read more...]
Watson fearful of things he ‘shouldn’t be,’ including crowds
Watson fearful of things he 'shouldn't be,' including crowds Bubba Watson is a complicated man. The two-time Masters champion does and says things inside and outside the ropes that cause a number of people to scratch their heads and deride the Florida native for his behavior. However, over the years, it has also become clear that those are the actions of a man who deals with a … [Read more...]
O-Zone: A master plan – Jacksonville Jaguars
O-Zone: A master plan - Jacksonville Jaguars JACKSONVILLE – Let’s get to it … Thomas from Farmington, NY: What is your thought on … Jalen Ramsey (if he makes it to pick No. 5) in the first round for the Jags and … Jaylon Smith in the second round? I personally feel like that would be an amazing start to the draft. Thanks, Zone and GO JAGS!!!! John: In a perfect world, that might be awesome for the … [Read more...]