Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara continued his brilliant 2022 season on Wednesday night by throwing a complete game shutout in a 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Alcantara (10-4) allowed just six hits while striking out three batters and walking one on the way to picking up his third complete […]
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Russian Court Sentences Brittney Griner to Nine Years in Prison
Brittney Griner is facing nine years in prison after a Russian court convicted the basketball star of drug possession and smuggling on Thursday. Judge Anna Sotnikova announced the sentence, which also included a fine of one million rubles ($16,700). Griner sentence prelude to further negotiation Legal observers expected Griner to […]
Legendary Baseball Announcer, Voice of LA Dodgers Vin Scully Passes Away at 94
The sporting world and baseball lost one of its iconic voices when Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully passed away at age 94. Scully had been the long-time voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 years before he finally retired in 2016. Scully operated with an air of gravitas, […]
MLB Trade Deadline: The Five Biggest Moves on a Busy Tuesday for Baseball
Contenders across Major League Baseball made a flurry of moves on Tuesday, as teams raced to beat the MLB trade deadline and fill holes before the final push for the playoffs. One deal in particular dominated the conversation today, but it was far from the only impactful move. Here’s a […]
San Diego Padres Acquire Juan Soto, Josh Bell from Washington Nationals
The San Diego Padres bolstered their chances of winning a World Series this year by picking up Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, according to multiple media reports. The Padres will also acquire first baseman Josh Bell in the deal. Nationals pick up prospect haul In exchange, San Diego is sending […]
NY Yankees Add 3 Pitchers at Trade Deadline: Frankie Montas, Lou Trivino, Scott Effross
The New York Yankees boast the best record in baseball at 69-34, but recent late-game losses concerned fans and the brass in the Bronx. The Yankees were aggressive at the trade deadline and added starting pitcher Frankie Montas from the Oakland A’s, and also bolstered their bullpen with Scott Effross […]
MLB Injury Report: J-Rod Moves to DL; Trout Optimistic on Back Issues
The Seattle Mariners placed rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list after he suffered a right wrist contusion during a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday. Rodriguez hurt his wrist when a pitch hit him in the eighth inning of the Saturday game. Seattle planning cautious […]
Vintage Sports Video Games: Tecmo Bowl, NHLPA 93, Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out
If you’re a member of Generation X, then you’ve spent an obscene amount of time playing video games with friends in the late 1980s and early 1990s. A handful of sports video games on Nintendo will forever be burned into our memory banks including Tecmo Bowl, NHLPA 93, and Mike […]
Mattress Mack Bets $4 Million on the Houston Astros to Win the World Series
Last week, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale made two different wagers — $2 million each — on the Houston Astros to win the 2022 World series at +500 odds. According to numerous reports, Mattress Mack has at least $10 million wagered on the Astros to win the World Series in October. […]
AL MVP Favorite Aaron Judge on Pace for 66 Home Runs
Aaron Judge from the New York Yankees smacked two home runs on Friday night — including a grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning — to become the first player to reach 40 home runs this season. Judge also joined an elite group of Yankee greats — Babe […]
Shohei Ohtani Trade Rumors: Could the Angels Pull the Trigger on Moving Their Two-Way Star?
Defending American League MVP Shohei Ohtani may offer more value to an MLB team than any other baseball player on the planet. He’s a star-level hitter and pitcher, is on a low-paying contract through 2023, and is right in his prime. That’s why, as shocking as it may seem, the […]
Mets Owner Steve Cohen Continues to Press for Citi Field Casino
NY Mets owner Steve Cohen isn’t letting off the gas in his attempt to score a casino near Citi Field. While the Mets’ front office focuses on MLB’s pending trade deadline, Cohen’s lobbyists continue to pursue a casino in Willets Point. Over the years, redevelopment of Willets Point, Citi Field’s […]
MLB Playoffs Tier List: Atlanta, Milwaukee Rise; Giants, Red Sox Tumble
As we head towards the end of July – and teams near the 100 games played mark – the MLB playoff races are clarifying themselves on an almost daily basis. That makes it time to update our MLB playoffs tier list, where I evaluate who’s in, who’s out, and who […]
Yankees Land Benintendi from Royals in First Major Move Ahead of Trade Deadline
The New York Yankees made the first significant addition of MLB trade deadline season on Wednesday night, as they traded for Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi. The Yankees sent three minor league pitching prospects – Beck Way, Chandler Champlain, and TJ Sikkema – to Kansas City in exchange for […]
MLB Injury Report: Padres Starter Gore Leaves Game with Elbow Soreness; Sano Makes Return
MacKenzie Gore has made a strong impression for the San Diego Padres this season, even putting himself into contention for the NL Rookie of the Year award. But the Padres will have to do without their 23-year-old southpaw after Gore left his start Monday night with elbow soreness. The Padres […]
Juan Soto Trade Rumors: Top Five Destinations for the Nationals Superstar
While dozens of players will move at the upcoming trade deadline, there’s only one name at the center of the MLB trade rumor mill: Juan Soto. And while almost any team could benefit from the outfielder’s bat, not every franchise will be willing to pay the steep price in players […]
Bronx ER: Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton on 10-Day IL (Achilles)
It was only a matter of time before the New York Yankees sent the injury-prone Giancarlo Stanton to the IL. It’s a tough break for Stanton, who was recently named MVP of the 2022 MLB All-Star Game. Fans selected Stanton as the starting left fielder in the first All-Star Game […]
Bronx ER: Yankees Relief Pitcher Michael King (Fractured Elbow) Out for Season
The New York Yankees suffered a huge blow when they lost relief pitcher and set-up man Michael King to a season-ending elbow injury. King exited last night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles in the eighth inning after he screamed in agony following an 0-2 pitch to Ramon Urias. After the […]
Toronto Blue Jays Set Franchise Record in 28-5 Rout of the Boston Red Sox
That’s not a typo. The Toronto Blue Jays scored 28 runs in a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in a 28-5 blowout at Fenway Park which is now being dubbed ‘The Friday Night Massacre.’ The Blue Jays won four games in a row to improve to 51-43 on […]
Colorado Rockies Flirting With 6-Man Pitching Rotation in Second Half
Bud Black, the manager of the Colorado Rockies, is considering shaking up a half-century of tradition by implementing a six-man starting rotation in the second half of the season to combat his team’s pitching woes. The Rockies struggled in the first half of the season, but headed into the All-Star […]