Is Derek Stepan worth $6.5 million per season for NY Rangers? Derek Stepan and the New York Rangers avoided arbitration (as expected) with a multi-year contract (as expected) worth $39 million. And that might be where it doesn’t meet your expectations. From the Rangers: Stepan, 25, registered 16 goals and 39 assists for 55 points, along with a plus-26 rating and 22 penalty minutes in 68 … [Read more...]
Mostly MLB Notes: Talking Jay Bruce, the Johnny Cueto trade and a look around the league
Mostly MLB Notes: Talking Jay Bruce, the Johnny Cueto trade and a look around the league Jay Bruce has never fully lived up to his hype as one of the best prospects in baseball, highlighted by a career-low .654 OPS during his age-27 season last year. He was seemingly only getting worse in 2015, when he owned a .162/.272/.333 line on May 15. Since then, he’s hit .309 with 11 homers, 29 runs … [Read more...]
Indy rules tweaks don’t see the same rave reviews as Kentucky
Indy rules tweaks don't see the same rave reviews as Kentucky INDIANAPOLIS – The lower downforce tweaks NASCAR made at Kentucky were immediately lauded by many of the drivers. The higher drag changes made for Sunday's Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis did not receive the same enthusiasm. The higher spoilers and other changes NASCAR made for the race didn't seem to have a big impact on the race. … [Read more...]
Miesha Tate earns potential Ronda Rousey trilogy fight with win over Jessica Eye
Miesha Tate earns potential Ronda Rousey trilogy fight with win over Jessica Eye CHICAGO - Miesha Tate has already fought and lost to UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey on two occasions. And after a gritty performance against Jessica Eye at Saturday’s UFC on FOX, “Cupcake” is once again eyeing down a fight against the world’s most dominant female fighter. This goes without … [Read more...]
T.J. Dillashaw proves first win was no fluke with title defense against Renan Barao
T.J. Dillashaw proves first win was no fluke with title defense against Renan Barao Chicago -- When Renan Barao lost his title to T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 173 in the summer of 2014, many thought that it was a fluke. After all, Dillashaw was a relative unknown coming out of the Ultimate Fighter feeder system and Barao hadn’t lost in 33 fights over the span of a decade. On Saturday, Dillashaw … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Going with Todd Frazier, Carlos Martinez and then digging for bargains
Daily Dime: Going with Todd Frazier, Carlos Martinez and then digging for bargains Here are 10 DFS recommendations for Saturday’s slate on Yahoo but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!l] Todd Frazier, 3B, at Col (Rusin), $19: “The Toddfather” is on pace to finish with a .279-102-45-110-17 line this … [Read more...]
NHL is ‘eager to avoid’ expansion to Canada?
NHL is ‘eager to avoid’ expansion to Canada? Quebec City was one of only two cities to submit bids for an NHL expansion franchise last week, which means it’s time for major Canadian newspapers to explain why the League’s inherent bias against the Great White North will prevent the return of the Nordiques. The Globe & Mail editorial page featured this piece on expansion, which we’ll attempt … [Read more...]
Scott Kazmir tosses seven scoreless innings, wins Astros debut
Scott Kazmir tosses seven scoreless innings, wins Astros debut Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. When the Astros acquired Houston native Scott Kazmir on Thursday, they did so with postseason aspirations and potential … [Read more...]
Report says Junior Seau’s family not allowed to speak at HOF enshrinement
Report says Junior Seau's family not allowed to speak at HOF enshrinement Junior Seau's Hall of Fame enshrinement went from awkward and sad to really messy with the release of a New York Times story on Friday afternoon. According to the Times, Seau's family will not be allowed to speak at his Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Only a video will be played for Seau, who committed suicide in … [Read more...]
Check out this insane Steelers-themed Rolls Royce Antonio Brown will roll in
Check out this insane Steelers-themed Rolls Royce Antonio Brown will roll in Antonio Brown grew up poor in Miami, went largely unnoticed as a sixth-round pick out of Central Michigan and had to scratch his way into the Pittsburgh Steelers talented receiving group. Now, as many the best wide receiver in the NFL, Brown is rolling to training camp in his own signature Rolls Royce — decked out … [Read more...]