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Nationals Welcome Back Ryan Zimmerman From DL
Posted on July 26, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The Washing Nationals activated first baseman Ryan Zimmerman from the 15-day DL on Tuesday after missing nearly three weeks with a strained rib cage. Zimmerman is in the lineup for Washington's game Tuesday against the...
Randy Gregory Violates League’s Drug Policy Again; Time For Dallas Cowboys To Pursue Dwight Freeney
Posted on July 26, 2016, by Travis Pulver When the Dallas Cowboys drafted Randy Gregory in the second round of the 2015 Draft, many thought they had the steal of the Draft. After a successful career at Nebraska, he was deemed a first round talent but ended up falling...
Le’Veon Bell Offers Poor Excuse For Missing Drug Tests—But It Might Work
Posted on July 26, 2016, by Travis Pulver The Pittsburgh Steelers may find themselves having to start the 2016 season without starting running back Le’Veon Bell. It has nothing to do with an injury or anything related to his health, but a possible four-game suspension...
Blue Jays Acquire Melvin Upton Jr. from Padres
Posted on July 26, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The Toronto Blue Jays have bolstered their outfield by acquiring Melvin Upton Jr. from the San Diego Padres. The trade was confirmed Tuesday morning, with the Padres receiving pitching prospect Hansel Rodriguez in return for...
Yankees Benching of Alex Rodriguez Continues
Posted on July 26, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez has had to adjust to diminished playing time as of late, sitting out against right-handed starting pitchers. But he's now looking down the barrel of a full week or more out...
Josh Gordon Is Back And The Cleveland Browns Suddenly Become Interesting
Posted on July 25, 2016, by Travis Pulver It has been a long time since there has been a reason to watch the Cleveland Browns. They have been the definition of underperforming players, poor drafting, poor management, and poor coaching. However, for once, the team may...
Michael Jordan Donating $2 Million To Organizations Combatting Racial And Social Issues In America
Posted on July 25, 2016, by Travis Pulver Nowadays, there are two prevailing trains of thought when it comes to athletes and social issues. Many expect them to use their fame and celebrity as a platform to address issues facing the community while others just want...
Cubs Finalize Trade with Yankees for Aroldis Chapman
Posted on July 25, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine After much speculation, multiple sources have confirmed that the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees have agreed to a trade involving closer Aroldis Chapman. The Cubs will acquire Chapman from the Yankees in exchange for four...
NFL Clears Peyton Manning Of Allegations Made In Al-Jazeera Report—Now How About The Other Guys?
Posted on July 25, 2016, by Travis Pulver Peyton Manning’s legacy was taking already taking a hit as the 2015 regular season came to a close. He looked nothing like the dominant gunslinger fans had come to know and love over the years, but it took another hit with the...
Brewers Reject Mets Offer for Jonathan Lucroy
Posted on July 25, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine With one week to go until the August 1 non-waiver trade deadline, one of the biggest names available in terms of position players is Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy. Several teams have inquired about Lucroy's...
Top Prospect Alex Bregman to Make MLB Debut Monday
Posted on July 25, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The player who many believe is the top prospect in all of baseball is coming to the big leagues. The Houston Astros announced Sunday that shortstop prospect Alex Bregman is being promoted and will make his major league debut...
Suspended Raiders LB Aldon Smith Posts Video To Social Media Of A “Fire Up Session”; Goes With The “Shaggy” Defense
Posted on July 25, 2016, by Travis Pulver If staying in college longer and even graduating could guarantee a player would be a little smarter or at least gain a little common sense, coaches would not be as quick to draft a player that enters the draft early. A lot of...
Wei-Yin Chen Goes to DL with Elbow Injury
Posted on July 24, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The playoff hopes for the Miami Marlins have taken a meaningful hit. The Marlins placed starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen on the 15-day DL Sunday with what the team is calling an elbow sprain. Chen last pitched Wednesday,...
White Sox Suspend Chris Sale for Clubhouse Incident
Posted on July 24, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine It didn't take long for the Chicago White Sox to conduct an investigation and hand down a punishment following Saturday's incident involving starting pitcher Chris Sale. Chicago's ace has been suspended by the team for five...
Chris Sale Scratched from Start Following Clubhouse Incident
Posted on July 24, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The Chicago White Sox scratched ace Chris Sale from his scheduled start Saturday night against the Detroit Tigers following a pre-game clubhouse incident. The incident comes amidst trade rumors surrounding Sale that are...