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AFC Wild Card Recap: Houston Texans Take Care Business Against Oakland Raiders
Posted on January 8, 2017, by Travis Pulver Expectations were not high for the opening game of the NFL postseason Saturday afternoon. The Houston Texans didn’t inspire confidence with Brock Osweiler at the helm. Oakland didn’t inspire much either with third-string...
Indianapolis Colts Fans Leaves “Stop Wasting Luck” Sign At Team Facility—But Will They?
Posted on January 7, 2017, by Travis Pulver No one was surprised when the Indianapolis Colts signed Andrew Luck to such a massive deal during the offseason last year. His play over the first few years of his career warranted a healthy pay raise from his rookie deal....
Orioles Still Interested in Mark Trumbo After Seth Smith Acquisition
Posted on January 7, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The pursuit of Mark Trumbo has in many ways defined the offseason for the Baltimore Orioles, and the saga isn't over yet. Despite some speculation that the acquisition of Seth Smith from the Seattle Mariners on Friday...
MLB Trade Rumors: Astros Are Now Favorites To Land Jose Quintana
Posted on January 7, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The intensity surrounding the pursuit of starting pitcher Jose Quintana in a trade is not quite as high as it was earlier this offseason when the Chicago White Sox fielded offers for Chris Sale. But teams aren't giving up...
NFC Wild Card Preview: New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers—Can “Playoff Eli” Do It Again In Green Bay?
Posted on January 6, 2017, by Travis Pulver When the playoff match-ups were officially announced, members of the media covering the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers let out a sigh of relief. The hardest part of their job was already done for them—figuring out...
Mariners Acquire Jarrod Dyson for Nathan Karns in Trade with Royals
Posted on January 7, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine Seattle Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto has been one of the busiest men in baseball this winter, as the Mariners have made one trade after another throughout the offseason. Just hours after completing a trade on Friday to acquire...
Yovani Gallardo Traded to Mariners, Orioles Receive Seth Smith in Swap
Posted on January 6, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners completed a trade on Friday that should help both teams address an area of need. In a one-for-one swap, the Orioles have sent starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo to Seattle in...
AFC Wild Card Preview: Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers—Can Dolphins Down Steelers Again?
Posted on January 6, 2017, by Travis Pulver Back in Week Six of the regular season, the Miami Dolphins surprised the football-loving free world by not only defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers but dominated them, 30-15. Dominated may even be putting it lightly. The...
MLB Trade Rumors: Brandon Phillips To Atlanta Possible Despite Vetoed Trade
Posted on January 6, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine One day after reports surfaced that Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips nixed a trade to the Atlanta Braves earlier this winter, rumors indicate a deal may still be possible. Ken Rosenthal reported on Thursday...
NFC Wild Card Preview: Detroit Lions vs. Seattle Seahawks–Possible Shoot-out Looming For Seattle And Detroit?
Posted on January 5, 2017, by Travis Pulver At one time, it looked like this was going to be a truly magical season for the Detroit Lions. Despite the lack of a running game, the offense was looking good, the defense was playing well, and the team was finding ways to...
Alex Rodriguez Won’t Attempt Baseball Comeback in 2017
Posted on January 6, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine It appears the playing career for Alex Rodriguez really is over. When Rodriguez was given his unconditional release by the New York Yankees last August, the door was left slightly ajar for a return to the field. There were...
Cleveland Indians Signing of Edwin Encarnacion Becomes Official
Posted on January 5, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine Nearly two weeks after the Cleveland Indians agreed to sign slugger Edwin Encarnacion, the deal is finally official. After a long saga involving a player who many considered to be one of the top offensive players available...
Rangers, Cubs, Nationals Leading Race for Tyson Ross
Posted on January 5, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The free agent market hasn't produced much in terms of impact starting pitchers this winter, but one of the most intriguing arms who remains unsigned is Tyson Ross. Last month, there were a reported 20 teams expressing...
AFC Wild Card Preview: Oakland Raiders vs. Houston Texans—Quarterbacks? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Quarterbacks!
Posted on January 5, 2017, by Travis Pulver This year, the playoffs will feature some of the best quarterbacks in the NFL—just not in the AFC Wild Card game between the Houston Texans and Oakland Raiders. While some games will feature MVP candidates like Aaron Rodgers...
MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees Not Giving Up on Jose Quintana
Posted on January 5, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine It's well established that the New York Yankees have done nothing this offseason to improve their starting rotation, which if nothing else has some questions and uncertainty surrounding it. New York appears comfortable if...