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Kyle Schwarber Could Hit Lead Off, Catch for Cubs in 2017
Posted on January 13, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine Despite coming back in time to be part of the Chicago Cubs team that won the World Series, a knee injury in early April deprived Kyle Schwarber of spending his first full season in the big leagues in 2016. However,...
AFC Divisional Round Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (12-4)
Posted on January 13, 2017, by Travis Pulver Revenge can be a powerful motivational tool. It can drive a player to dig deeper than they thought possible to make the big play for their team when it is needed most. However, at the same time, if a player is unable to...
AFC Divisional Round Preview: Houston Texans (9-7) vs. New England Patriots (14-2)
Posted on January 12, 2017, by Travis Pulver The Baltimore Colts were not supposed to beat the New York Jets in Super Bowl III. Kansas City didn’t have any business beating the Minnesota Vikings the following year either. Super Bowl XXV was finally going to be...
New York Mets Rethinking Plan of Trading Jay Bruce
Posted on January 12, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine Ever since the New York Mets re-signed Yoenis Cespedes to a four-year deal early in November, they have been actively trying to trade right fielder Jay Bruce. It's no secret that the Mets are trying to unload Bruce, but...
MLB Rumors: Mark Trumbo Willing To Come Down on Asking Price
Posted on January 12, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine A new day, as has become typical, means a new twist in the free agency saga of Mark Trumbo, the slugger who led the majors in home runs last year. The latest plot point when it comes to finding Trumbo a place to play in...
History Says Don’t Count The Texans Out Just Because The Patriots Are Heavy Favorites
Posted on January 11, 2017, by Travis Pulver Miracles can happen. Nice guys don’t have to finish last. The nerd can get the beauty queen and any team really can win on any given Sunday—even the Cleveland Browns. If they didn’t, what would Disney make movies about?...
Oakland Athletics Sign Santiago Casilla To Two-Year Deal
Posted on January 12, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine It took a while, but the Oakland Athletics are starting to make some moves this offseason. After signing outfielder Rajai Davis and third baseman Trevor Plouffe, the A's have now strengthened their pitching staff by...
Seattle Mariners Make Two Trades, Acquire Drew Smyly
Posted on January 11, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine Seattle Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto just cannot stop making trades. In the span of just a couple hours on Wednesday, Dipoto made two trades (in what amounts to a three-way trade) with the Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays in...
New Denver Broncos Head Coach: Vance Joseph
General Manager John Elway made the official announcement via his Twitter Account on January 11, 2017 at 2:43 PM. After a disappointing year following Peyton Manning and his Super Bowl 50 departure the Broncos are looking to rebuild. Hired from the Miami Dolphins...
MLB Rumors: Los Angeles Angels Considering Move for Matt Wieters
Posted on January 11, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The market has been slow to develop for catcher Matt Wieters this winter, despite the fact that most considered him to be the best catcher available on the open market. There are several teams with a known interest in...
Oakland Athletics Agree To Deal with Trevor Plouffe
Posted on January 11, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The Oakland Athletics have agreed to sign free agent infielder Trevor Plouffe. The deal is pending a physical, although it is reportedly a one-year deal worth $5 million plus incentives. Plouffe became a free agent after...
Baylor-West Virginia Recap: Looks Like Baylor’s Reign At No. 1 Will Be Short-Lived
Posted on January 11, 2017, by Travis Pulver It was a proud moment for the Baylor men’s basketball program when the latest AP and Coaches Polls were released. For the first time in program history, the team was the No. 1 ranked squad in the nation. They had played...
Clemson Is The Champ—But Alabama Is The Early Favorite To Be The Champ Next Year (shocker)
Posted on January 10, 2017, by Travis Pulver It was a heck of a game Monday night and one that Alabama fans, players, and coaches will have to live with until next season. Could they have won if Bo Scarbrough didn’t go down with a broken leg? Did they abandon the run...
MLB Rumors: Twins and Dodgers Continue To Haggle Over Brian Dozier Trade
Posted on January 10, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine It's been nearly two weeks since the Minnesota Twins asked every team with an interest in trading for second baseman Brian Dozier to submit their final offer, as they hope to bring the saga to a conclusion one way or...
NFL Divisional Round Preview: Seattle Seahawks (10-5-1) vs. Atlanta Falcons (11-5)
Posted on January 10, 2017, by Travis Pulver The Seahawks have made a living playing dominant defense the last few seasons, and this year is no different. They have not been as consistent against the pass without Earl Thomas in the lineup, but they still allowed teams...