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Houston Rockets Learn When You Live by the Three, You Can Die by the Three; Lose Game Seven to Warriors
Posted on May 29, 2018, by Travis Pulver The game plan for the Houston Rockets was pretty cut and dry this season. They were going to make it rain from behind the arc as much as possible. If they hit the shot—great. If they didn’t—rebound and shoot again. However,...
Ronald Acuna Going to DL But Avoids Serious Injury
Posted on May 28, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine The Atlanta Braves were holding their breath after watching rookie sensation Ronald Acuna walk off the field during Sunday's win over the Red Sox. However, they did get some good news on Monday. MRI results revealed a mild...
LeBron James Does it Again; Carries Cavaliers to Game 7 Win Over Boston Celtics
Posted on May 28, 2018, by Travis Pulver According to an old saying, the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. However, while that has been true for years and years, it is not exactly true anymore. Death and taxes are still a certainty but so is LeBron...
Houston Rockets Looked Ready To Close Out WCF in Game Six—But Then Klay Thompson Happened
Posted on May 26, 2018, by Travis Pulver The Houston Rockets took control of the Western Conference Finals in Game Five and put the Golden State Warriors in a position they are not accustomed to—on the brink of elimination. All the Rockets had to do was take down the...
Yu Darvish Lands on DL with Triceps Tendinitis
Posted on May 27, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine For the second time this season, the Chicago Cubs have placed Yu Darvish on the 10-day DL. The Cubs made the move prior to Saturday's game against the Giants, sending Darvish to the DL because of triceps tendinitis. The...
Surprise, Surprise—Boston Celtics Lose Game Six in Cleveland
Posted on May 26, 2018, by Travis Pulver The Boston Celtics are a very good team. That much was clear in the regular season and has remained evident in the postseason—as long as they are playing at home. After beating the Cleveland Cavalier in Game Five of the Eastern...
Mariners Acquire Alex Colome, Denard Span in Trade with Rays
Posted on May 26, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine It's not exactly trade season, but that usually doesn't stop Seattle Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto from wheeling and dealing. Friday night, Dipoto and the Mariners acquired reliever Alex Colome and outfielder Denard Span from the...
Boston Red Sox Cut Ties with Hanley Ramirez
Posted on May 25, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine In a rather surprising move, the Boston Red Sox have parted ways with veteran slugger Hanley Ramirez. As expected, the Red Sox activated Dustin Pedroia from the DL on Friday. To make room for Pedroia on the active roster,...
Houston Rockets Beat Warriors in Game Five Despite Poor Shooting Night
Posted on May 25, 2018, by Travis Pulver For the Houston Rockets to beat the Golden State Warriors, it is considered a given that two things have to happen. James Harden needs to have a good night as does Chris Paul. They may be able to survive if one or the other has...
Dustin Pedroia Ready To Return from DL
Posted on May 24, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine The Boston Red Sox have done all right for themselves these first 50 games of the season. Nearly one-third into the season, the Red Sox have the most wins in baseball. They also hold a lead, albeit a slim one, atop the AL...
Welington Castillo Busted for PEDs, Suspended for 80 Games
Posted on May 24, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine Major League Baseball has suspended Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo for 80 games after he tested positive for a banned substance. Castillo tested positive for Erythropoietin, more commonly called EPO. There will...
Boston Celtics Get It Right at Home; Down Cavs in Game Five
Posted on May 24, 2018, by Travis Pulver If you have ever wondered if there is really anything to the concept of home court advantage all you have to do is look at the Boston Celtics. Whenever they’ve played at home during the postseason, everything has worked out for...
Houston Rockets Go Ugly Early But Make It Pretty When It Counts To Win Game 4 WCF
Posted on May 23, 2018, by Travis Pulver The Houston Rockets put their fans through an emotional roller coaster Tuesday night during Game Four of the Western Conference Finals. Game Three’s humiliating loss had fans on edge already. Could their team recover? Did they...
Dee Gordon Goes to DL with Broken Toe
Posted on May 22, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine The Seattle Mariners are currently suffering from a case of lifetime piling up. On Tuesday, the Mariners placed Dee Gordon on the 10-day DL with a broken toe. The move comes less than a week after the team decided to move...
Minnesota Twins Cut Ties with Phil Hughes
Posted on May 22, 2018, by Bryan Zarpentine The Minnesota Twins announced late Monday night that they have designated veteran pitcher Phil Hughes for assignment. The move was not a shock considering Hughes' performance this season. However, it was a surprise...