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Bulls-Heat Recap: Another Day Another Disaster For The Chicago Bulls
Posted on January 27, 2017, by Travis Pulver The Chicago Bulls needed an opponent like the Miami Heat Friday night. They needed to play a team that—well, a team that stinks. After all the drama during the week involving Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade, and Rajon Rondo, they...
MLB Rumors: Milwaukee Brewers Now Suitors for Matt Wieters
Posted on January 27, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The free agency saga of catcher Matt Wieters has had an infinite number of twists and turns, and there's still no end in sight. The latest development comes from Tommy Stokke, who reports that the Milwaukee Brewers have...
Washington Nationals Still Need A Closer for 2017
Posted on January 27, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine So far this offseason, the Washington Nationals have acquired their center fielder of the future in Adam Eaton, moved Trea Turner back to shortstop, filled their void behind the plate with Derek Norris, and solidified...
MLB Rumors: Tampa Bay Rays Looking for Power Hitter
Posted on January 27, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine With February nearly upon us, teams are scouring the free agent market looking for a bargain. This is particularly true for small market teams like the Tampa Bay Rays, who are reportedly looking to add a power hitter...
UCLA-USC Recap: Trojans Take Down Cross-Town Rivals With Three-Point Barrage
Posted on January 26, 2017, by Travis Pulver There is nothing like playing your rival to bring out your best. So when UCLA hosted USC Wednesday night, the Bruins knew it would not be an easy one. Tack on the desire not to lose back to back games for the first time...
Washington Nationals Re-Sign Stephen Drew To One-Year Deal
Posted on January 26, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The Washington Nationals have declined to spend much money in free agency this offseason, but they have made some relatively small moves to improve the periphery of their roster, and that continued Thursday when the team...
Florida State-Georgia Tech Recap: When You Can’t Hit A Shot To Save Your Life, Bad Things Happen
Posted on January 26, 2017, by Travis Pulver A team like Florida State should not have any trouble playing a squad like the one Georgia Tech is putting on the court these days. Not that the Yellow Jackets are bad; the Seminoles are just better. But just like in...
Los Angeles Dodgers Considering Options To Limit Julio Urias’ Innings in 2017
Posted on January 26, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The Los Angeles Dodgers got great contributions down the stretch last season from 20-year old lefty Julio Urias. The rookie from Mexico posted a 1.99 ERA the second half of the season and earned a spot in the team's...
Cincinnati Reds Add Veteran Pitcher Scott Feldman
Posted on January 26, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran pitcher Scott Feldman to a one-year deal. The Reds formally announced the deal Thursday morning. Feldman will make a base salary of $2.3 million with the chance to make an...
Colorado Rockies To Sign Greg Holland
Posted on January 25, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine Outside of the trio of Chapman, Jansen, and Melancon, Greg Holland was one of the most intriguing relief pitchers on the free agent market this winter. Despite missing the entire 2016 season while recovering from Tommy...
Villanova-Marquette Recap: Golden Eagles Take Down The No. 1 Villanova Wildcats!
Posted on January 25, 2017, by Travis Pulver The ultimate goal of every college basketball team is to be considered the best team in the nation. Everyone wants to be No. 1 but those that achieve it know one thing all too well—everyone you face wants nothing more than...
New York Mets To Open 2017 With Jay Bruce as Right Fielder
Posted on January 25, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The plan to trade outfielder Jay Bruce this winter has not worked out as the New York Mets hoped, forcing the team to come to terms with keeping him around in 2017. At first glance, it appeared that Bruce would be...
Los Angeles Angels Finalize Deal with Luis Valbuena
Posted on January 25, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine A few days after reports surfaced that a deal was close, the Los Angeles Angels have completed an agreement with free agent infielder Luis Valbuena. The deal will pay Valbuena $15 million over the next two years, with a...
Is It Time For The Cleveland Cavaliers To Worry After Latest Loss?
Posted on January 24, 2017, by Travis Pulver When you are the defending champions, expectations are placed upon you by the fans, the media, opponents, and to a degree yourselves. When you have one of the greatest players in NBA history on the roster those expectations...
San Francisco Giants Sign Catcher Nick Hundley, Infielder Jae-gyun Hwang
Posted on January 24, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine After signing closer Mark Melancon to a long-term contract early in the offseason, the San Francisco Giants have been noticeably quiet this winter. However, with spring training just a few weeks away, the Giants appear to...