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Tampa Bay Rays Acquire Adeiny Hechavarria in Trade with Marlins
Posted on June 26, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The first trade of the summer trade season has been completed. In a deal completed Monday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays have acquired shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria from the Miami Marlins. The Marlins receive two prospects,...
Oakland Raiders No Longer The Bad Boys Of The NFL
Posted on June 26, 2017, by Travis Pulver At one point in time, the Oakland Raiders were thought of as the bad boys of the NFL. It was an image cultivated from the top down. Former owner Al Davis had no problem thumbing his nose at the establishment. If a player had...
New York Yankees Lose Aaron Hicks for 3 to 4 Weeks
Posted on June 26, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Amidst a skid that's threatening their hold on first place in the AL East, the New York Yankees have lost another outfielder. The Yankees have announced that Aaron Hicks is headed to the DL with an oblique injury. The club...
Who Is Going From Worst To First In The NFL This Season?
Posted on June 25, 2017, by Travis Pulver There are few things people love more than winners, but a good worst-to-first story. We love to see underdogs win. We love to see a team overcome the odds and beat the favorite. It’s the kind of thing that makes for a great...
Next Season Could Be The Year For The Cowboys—The Oklahoma State Cowboys
Posted on June 25, 2017, by Travis Pulver Mike Gundy will forever be known for one infamous post-game rant. People will always remember him as that guy who went off on a reporter for being critical of his quarterback. In the minds of some, he will forever be a guy who...
Indianapolis Colts Hope To Get Better At Tackling—By Actually Tackling
Posted on June 25, 2017, by Travis Pulver The Indianapolis Colts have one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL on their roster in Andrew Luck. Team owner Jim Irsay seems to think the team has multiple Lombardi Trophy’s in its future with Luck at the helm. But, if...
Paxton Lynch Making Move for Starting Job with Broncos
Posted on June 25, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine For the second straight season, the Denver Broncos figure to have one of the more intriguing preseason quarterback competitions. But unlike last year, former 1st round pick Paxton Lynch may prove to be a serious contender...
St. Louis Cardinals Recall Randal Grichuk from Minors
Posted on June 25, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine After what had to be an embarrassing demotion all the way back to A-ball earlier this year, Randal Grichuk is heading back to the big leagues. According to reports, the St. Louis Cardinals have recalled Grichuk in time for...
Tampa Bay Rays Activate Wilson Ramos, Cut Ties with Derek Norris
Posted on June 24, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Tampa Bay Rays have made a long-awaited shakeup behind the plate. The club announced Saturday that catcher Wilson Ramos has been activated from the DL. Ramos is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the...
Clippers In Trouble? Chris Paul And Blake Griffin To Test Free Agency.
Posted on June 23, 2017, by Travis Pulver Lawrence Frank, the executive vice-president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Clippers was asked during the NBA Draft Thursday night if DeAndre Jordan was being traded. His response was pretty cut and dry: "DeAndre...
Julio Urias Out For Season with Shoulder Injury
Posted on June 24, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost one of their best young pitchers to a long-term injury. The club announced Friday night that 20-year old lefty Julio Urias will require left anterior capsule surgery. The surgery, which...
Boston Red Sox Add Doug Fister, Jhonny Peralta
Posted on June 23, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Boston Red Sox are leaving no stone unturned. The club added a pair of veterans off the proverbial scrap heap on Friday. First, the Red Sox claimed starting pitcher Doug Fister off waivers. Soon after, Boston announced...
Who Is Going To Win The Chip Kelly Sweepstakes?
Posted on June 23, 2017, by Travis Pulver When Chip Kelly took the head coaching job with the Philadelphia Eagles, fans of the other Pac-12 teams were relieved. Kelly and his offensive machinations were now a problem for NFL defensive coordinators to worry...
NBA Draft: Jimmy Butler Trade Highlights A Historic Night At The NBA Draft
Posted on June 23, 2017, by Travis Pulver The Golden State Warriors earned the right to enter next season as the defending world champions. Other than that designation, they will enter the 2017-18 season just like everyone else. They will be 0-0 and looking to make it...
Streaking Seattle Mariners Welcome Back Felix Hernandez from DL
Posted on June 23, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The 2017 season has not gone according to plan for the Seattle Mariners. But the season is not over yet, and now the surging Mariners are poised to welcome back their ace. Seattle, winners of five in a row, will activate...