Madison Bumgarner's latest home run put him in elite company Opposing pitchers may want to reconsider their strategy when throwing to San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner. While Bumgarner hasn't hit for a high average over his career, he's shown some impressive pop. That was on display once again Thursday, as Bumgarner smashed a two-run shot against the Atlanta Braves. [Join a Yahoo … [Read more...]
Corner Infield Shuffle Up: The Prince Fielder problem
Corner Infield Shuffle Up: The Prince Fielder problem The idea with Shuffle Up is simple: 5x5 value for rest of season. Today we do the corners (first base, third base), with the DHs mixed in (they don't fit anywhere else). What's happened to this point is merely an audition. I didn't rank anyone on the DL, or anyone in the minors. Everyone seems to be more optimistic on injury returnees … [Read more...]
Saban waiting to see how Cam Robinson’s ‘whole legal thing plays out’
Saban waiting to see how Cam Robinson's 'whole legal thing plays out' Alabama coach Nick Saban is being patient regarding offensive tackle Cam Robinson's status with the team. Robinson and defensive back Hootie Jones were arrested in Louisiana earlier in May on marijuana and handgun possession charges. Robinson's weapons possession charge is considered a felony. From ESPN: "It's the first … [Read more...]
Sharks vs. Penguins: Stanley Cup Final Game 2 Key Moment
Sharks vs. Penguins: Stanley Cup Final Game 2 Key Moment The Pittsburgh Penguins were the better team than the San Jose Sharks for almost all of Game 2, but found themselves in overtime with a chance to head to San Jose tied 1-1 in the Stanley Cup Final. All their hard work was almost fruitless until Conor Sheary scored the game-winning goal at the 2:35 mark of overtime to give Pittsburgh a … [Read more...]
Cavs-Warriors rematch is nothing like what we saw in 2015
Cavs-Warriors rematch is nothing like what we saw in 2015 10:35 AM ET Every NBA Finals decides the highest team honor in basketball, but only a few decide bigger-picture history. This is one of those Finals. Golden State is chasing a repeat, a grueling feat that on its own vaults a team into exalted territory. As the culmination of a record 73-win season, it would give these Warriors a … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: Cavs Finals Preview Pod
Rotoworld Podcasts: Cavs Finals Preview Pod Thursday, June 02, 2016 The Cavs may have more firepower on offense, but things might get dangerous on defense against the best offense in the league. We break down which players in the rotation could see their playing time altered. There's also some matchup stuff on what coach Ty Lue will do with his guys. Mike Gallagher has covered fantasy … [Read more...]
Podcast: Inside the mind of one of MLB’s best closers
Podcast: Inside the mind of one of MLB's best closers 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. It's the bottom of the ninth inning in Game 7 of the World Series. The bases are loaded and there's only one out. Your manager walks out to the mound and gives the signal. Looks like you're coming into the … [Read more...]
Roundtable: Which player deserves more All-Star votes?
Roundtable: Which player deserves more All-Star votes? The first round of All-Star voting results have been released and it certainly feels like we're having a case of déjà vu. Over in the American League, the Kansas City Royals fans are stuffing the ballots for their players once again. In the National League, the Chicago Cubs are experiencing a similar surge. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy … [Read more...]
Olympics-Velodrome ready this month, Zika ‘no threat’ (Reuters)
Olympics-Velodrome ready this month, Zika 'no threat' (Reuters) * Zika is no concern, says chief * Cycling test event on June 25-26 (Updating with cycling test event dates) By Karolos Grohmann LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 2 (Reuters) - The Olympic velodrome will be ready for athletes to train there this month, organisers said on Thursday, with the most delayed project of the Games still … [Read more...]
Velodrome ready this month, Zika ‘no threat’ (Reuters)
Velodrome ready this month, Zika 'no threat' (Reuters) By Karolos Grohmann LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - The Olympic velodrome will be ready for athletes to train there this month, organizers said on Thursday, with the most delayed project of the Games still to be completed two months before the start. Games chief Carlos Nuzman played down any impact from the political crisis in … [Read more...]