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Spurs-Rockets Recap: Kawhi Leonard Drug Tested After Making MVP Statement In Win Over Houston
Posted on March 7, 2017, by Travis Pulver NBA fans in San Antonio knew they were in for an exciting game Monday night. Games against in-state rivals that also happen to be in the same division are always good games—but this one had a little more. It also featured two...
Toronto Blue Jays Unsure When Devon Travis Will Return
Posted on March 7, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine With opening day slowly creeping closer, the Toronto Blue Jays remain concerned and uncertain about the status of second baseman Devon Travis, who is coming off knee surgery. Travis has had problems staying healthy and on...
Cleveland Indians Betting Predictions for 2017
Posted on March 6, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine In 2016, the Cleveland Indians emerged from mediocrity to win the AL Central and the American League pennant, coming within a game of winning the World Series. Now team ownership is all-in on going for a championship and...
Rockies David Dahl Remains Doubtful for Opening Day
Posted on March 6, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine A mysterious back injury has kept Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl on the sidelines for much of spring training. The Rockies are hopeful that a firm diagnosis of the problem will come soon and that Dahl will be able...
Pelicans-Lakers Recap: New Orleans Finally Record First Win With DeMarcus Cousins
Posted on March 6, 2017, by Travis Pulver It had to happen eventually. The Pelicans were bound to win one with DeMarcus Cousins in the lineup. They hoped it wouldn’t take a couple of weeks—but it did. To be fair, they have played some good teams since Boogie Cousins...
MLB Rumors: Four Teams Showing Interest in Brett Lawrie
Posted on March 6, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine After being released by the Chicago White Sox last week, it may not take long for infielder Brett Lawrie to find a new job. There are already reports linking Lawrie to four major league clubs. MLB insider Jim Bowden...
Matt Harvey Struggles, Battles Stiff Neck in Spring Debut
Posted on March 5, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Matt Harvey stepped on a big league mound for the first time in eight months Sunday, but it wasn't quite the grand re-entrance to the New York Mets rotation he or the team may have been expecting. Despite striking out...
Cincinnati Reds Won’t Have Anthony DeSclafani on Opening Day
Posted on March 5, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The odds are already stacked against the rebuilding Cincinnati Reds heading into the 2017 season, and now it appears as if they will be without their ace on opening day. After being forced to the sidelines at the end of...
Florida-Vanderbilt Recap: Commodores Improve Tournament Resume With Surprising Win Over Gators
Posted on March 5, 2017, by Travis Pulver Vanderbilt does not have a great basketball team. They are one of the better three-point shooting teams in the nation, but that distinction isn’t enough to qualify them as “good.” Statistically, there is nothing that stands...
North Carolina-Duke Recap: Tar Heels Looking Good Entering Post Season But Duke—Not So Much
Posted on March 5, 2017, by Travis Pulver In one sense, the Duke-North Carolina game meant nothing Saturday night. North Carolina had already locked down the ACC regular season title. At worst, they are going to be a No. 2 seed in the Tournament. Their immediate...
Astros Hoping Yulieski Gurriel Can Handle First Base
Posted March 5, 2017, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine Through a slew of acquisitions this offseason, the Houston Astros have put together what on paper looks like a modern-day Murderers' Row lineup offensively. However, the challenge the Astros face is finding a defensive...
New York Yankees Betting Predictions for 2017
Posted on March 4, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine After missing the postseason in three of the last four years, the New York Yankees are turning over a new leaf. After being sellers at last year’s trade deadline, the Bronx Bombers are now loaded with young talent and...
Angels Huston Street To Miss 3 to 4 Weeks with Lat Injury
Posted on March 4, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Los Angeles Angels pitching staff was decimated by injuries last season, and a month before opening day, the injuries have already started in 2017. Angels closer Huston Street will reportedly be out for the next three...
Spurs-Pelicans Recap: Pelicans Get Close To Winning First Game With DeMarcus Cousins But Fall Short
Posted on March 4, 2017, by Travis Pulver According to an old saying, good things come to those who wait. True as it may be, if anyone were to ask fans of the New Orleans Pelicans, most would probably say they are tired of waiting already. Their team made a big move...
Stephan Strasburg May Drop Windup in 2017
Posted on March 4, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg made his spring training debut on Friday. He threw 23 pitches over two shutout innings, and did so while pitching exclusively out of the stretch. Granted, spring training is a time...