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Derek Jeter, Jeb Bush Lead Investment Group Poised to Buy Miami Marlins
Posted on April 25, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter is one step closer towards being an owner of a major league team. Jeter is part of an investment group that has reportedly agreed in principle to buy the Miami Marlins from current owner...
NBA Playoffs Recap—Round One: Raptors Roll, Hawks Fly, And Warriors Sweep
Posted on April 25, 2017, by Travis Pulver There comes a time in every playoff series when it becomes apparent who the better teams are. The truly dominant ones will win the first four games and sweep their opponents. Some teams may take a few games to get their act...
Matt Barnes Suspended Four Games for Throwing at Manny Machado
Posted on April 25, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Major League Baseball has suspended Boston Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes four games after throwing behind the head of Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado on Sunday. Barnes has also been fined an undisclosed amount...
Arizona Diamondbacks Place Shelby Miller on DL with Elbow Trouble
Posted on April 24, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed right-handed starter Shelby Miller on the 10-day DL. An MRI has been scheduled for Miller but a diagnosis is not yet known. Miller left his start Sunday against the Dodgers in the 5th...
Back Strain Puts Aaron Nola on DL
Posted on April 24, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Philadelphia Phillies have placed starting pitcher Aaron Nola on the 10-day DL due to a lower back strain. Nola last pitched on Thursday, and according to Phillies GM Matt Klentak, he felt soreness in his lower back...
NBA Playoff Recap—Round One: Celtics And Jazz Keep First Round Interesting With Wins; Series Now 2-2
Posted on April 24, 2017, by Travis Pulver Watching a team dominant another can be entertaining, but it gets old. Where’s the fun in watching someone get their pride handed to them for a couple hours? Seeing it once can be cool, twice alright, but after the third you...
NBA Playoffs Recap—Round One: Pacers Give A Valiant Effort And Rockets Move One Step Closer To the Next Round
Posted on April 23, 2017, by Travis Pulver Sunday’s early NBA action meant something different to each of the team’s involved. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, it was a stepping stone; something that had to be done to get where they want to be. For the Indiana Pacers, it...
Leonys Martin Designated for Assignment by Seattle Mariners
Posted on April 23, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine In a surprise move made by the struggling Seattle Mariners, the team has designated starting center fielder Leonys Martin for assignment. Martin has gotten off to a dreadful start this season but remained the every day...
NBA Playoff Recap—Round One: Marc Gasol Makes History And No Head Coach, No Kevin Durant—No Problem
Posted on April 23, 2017, by Travis Pulver Memphis finally broke through against the San Antonio Spurs with a big win in Game Three putting an end to a 10-game playoff losing streak to the Spurs. But if to have an honest shot at winning the series they needed to do it...
NBA Playoff Recap—Round One: DeMar DeRozan Gets It Together And The Hawks Ride Big First Quarter To A Win
Posted on April 23, 2017, by Travis Pulver After the way the Milwaukee Bucks destroyed the Toronto Raptors in Game Three, fans were probably confident that their team could take care of business in Game Four. But if the Raptors stars decided to wake up, it may not be...
Blue Jays Lose Another As Troy Tulowitzki Goes To DL
Posted on April 23, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine As the Toronto Blue Jays continue to spiral out of control and fall further behind in the AL East, the injuries continue to pile up. The latest injury victim is the always injury-prone shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, who...
Miguel Cabrera Goes To DL with Groin Injury
Posted on April 22, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Detroit Tigers placed first baseman Miguel Cabrera on the 10-day DL Saturday due to a strained right groin. Cabrera suffered the injury Friday night after diving to field a ground ball. He later re-aggravated the...
NBA Playoffs Recap—Round One: Celtics, Thunders, And Clippers Take Care Of Business
Posted on April 22, 2017, by Travis Pulver When the playoffs roll around, fans hope to see the best of the best rise to the top. They hope to see their favorite players do what they do best. If things go well, a new star will rise, and an unknown player will make a...
Madison Bumgarner Placed on DL After Dirt Bike Accident
Posted on April 22, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine As if things haven't gone bad enough for the San Francisco Giants early in the 2017 season, things are about to get much worse. While trying to enjoy his off day in Denver on Thursday, San Francisco ace Madison Bumgarner...
Injuries Pile Up For New York Mets As Lucas Duda, Wilmer Flores Go To DL
Posted on April 21, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The New York Mets have grown accustomed to dealing with injuries in recent years, but what the team has experienced in recent days may take things to another level. In the span of 48 hours, the Mets have seen five players...