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Tim Tebow Gets Mixed Reviews at MLB Showcase
Posted on August 31, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow got his chance to display his baseball skills in a showcase for major league teams on Tuesday. Tebow garnered mixed reviews during a roughly two-hour workout on...
Steven Matz has Setback, Will Remain on DL
Posted on August 30, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The reports of Steven Matz returning from the DL on Thursday for the New York Mets have been greatly exaggerated. Well, perhaps not exaggerated, but definitely a little premature. One day after the Matz penciled in Matz to...
Yasiel Puig Opens Up About Minor League Demotion, Future
Posted on August 30, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine In a recent interview with ESPN's Marly Rivera, Los Angeles Dodgers outfield Yasiel Puig spoke candidly about being demoted to the minors, the lessons he's learned this year, and his hopes for his future. After...
Elbow Trouble Sends Gerrit Cole to the DL
Posted on August 30, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The Pittsburgh Pirates placed starting pitcher Gerrit Cole on the 15-day DL Monday night. The move came soon after Cole was examined by a shoulder and elbow specialist in Los Angeles. The Pirates knew over the weekend that...
Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliot Apologizes For Doing Nothing Wrong (visiting pot shop)
Posted on August 29, 2016, by Travis Pulver Before the draft, former Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliot was quite vocal with who he hoped would draft him. He wanted to go to the Dallas Cowboys. He wanted to play for America’s team and break a few records running...
Trevor Siemian Wins Job In Denver Because He Is What Mark Sanchez Is Not
Posted on August 29, 2016, by Travis Pulver The quarterback drama is over (for now) in Denver. Head coach Gary Kubiak has decided that 2015 seventh round draft pick Trevor Siemian will start for the defending Super Bowl champions when they take on the Carolina...
Steven Matz to Return to Mets Thursday, Jacob deGrom on Friday
Posted on August 29, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The New York Mets have officially listed lefty Steven Matz as the team's starting pitcher for Thursday's series finale against the Miami Marlins. The move was made official on Monday after Matz reported no ill effects from...
Cardinals Send Mike Leake to DL with Shingles
Posted on August 29, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Injuries have been impossible for the St. Louis Cardinals to escape all season, and even if it's not an injury, there's always something to keep a Cardinals player off the field. In the case of starting pitcher Mike Leake,...
Nationals to Add Mat Latos in September
Posted on August 29, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The Washington Nationals look poised to recapture the NL East division crown this season, and they will be bringing in veteran pitching reinforcements to help finish the job. The Nationals have agreed to promote Mat Latos...
Detroit Lions Defensive Tackle In Danger Of Working For Free During The Preseason?
Posted on August 28, 2016, by Travis Pulver When guys make it to the NFL, the sense of satisfaction involved much more than just the years of hard work finally paying off. There is also the chance for financial security that most players never dreamed they’d be able...
Dak Prescott: I Am The Smartest Quarterback That Came In This Class
Posted on August 28, 2016, by Travis Pulver When the Dallas Cowboys drafted Dak Prescott in the fourth round, there was hope that he could develop into a dependable back-up over time. From the way he has looked during the preseason, he apparently didn’t need much time...
Indianapolis Needs To Invest In An Offensive Line Before Andrew Luck Gets Killed
Posted on August 28, 2016, by Travis Pulver Fans of the Indianapolis Colts do not want to go through another season like last year or like they did in 2011. They want their highly paid, superstar quarterback to remain healthy enough to play so he can lead the team to...
Orioles Reunite with Tommy Hunter
Posted on August 28, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The Baltimore Orioles have added a familiar face for their September playoff chase. The Orioles announced Sunday morning that they have signed reliever Tommy Hunter to a major league contract. Hunter was released by the...
Four Ejections Cost Detroit Tigers Five-Game Win Streak
Posted on August 28, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Despite plenty of ups and downs this season, the Detroit Tigers are still very much alive in the American League playoff race. A recent five-game winning streak has brought the Tigers within one game of the second wild...
Jason Hammel Upset At Joe Maddon after Early Exit
Posted on August 28, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Outside of a few injuries, it's been smooth sailing for the Chicago Cubs, who have been relatively drama free in 2016. Well, here's comes a little bit of drama, as pitcher Jason Hammel openly expressed his displeasure with...