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Reds Prospect Cody Reed To Make Big league Debut Saturday
Posted on June 17, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine For a rebuilding team like the Cincinnati Reds, every time a young prospect makes their big league debut is a major event, as it signals another piece of the puzzle falling into place and the team taking one step closer to...
Detroit Tigers Lose J.D. Martinez to Broken Elbow
Posted on June 17, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine A curveball has been thrown into the tight, four-team race in the AL Central, as the Detroit Tigers have lost right fielder J.D. Martinez to injury. Martinez suffered a fractured right elbow while running into the outfield...
Cubs To Promote Top Catching Prospect Willson Contreras
Posted on June 16, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine For the Chicago Cubs, the help just keeps on coming. Not that they need it. Reports indicate that the Cubs, who are 24 games over .500 and running away with the NL Central, plan to promote catcher Willson Contreras on...
David Wright Will Undergo Neck Surgery
Posted on June 16, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine After much thought and consideration, New York Mets' third baseman David Wright will undergo surgery to treat a herniated disc in his neck. The surgery will be performed Thursday by Dr. Robert Watkins, who treated Wright...
Mets Quick To Squash Reunion with Jose Reyes
Posted on June 16, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine After Jose Reyes was designated for assignment by the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, hope grew in a large contingent of Mets' fans that the team may be open to bringing back their former shortstop, a player who is still well...
Mark Teixeira Sets Ambitious Date for Return
Posted on June 15, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Not long ago, the New York Yankees thought Mark Teixeira would be lost for the season due to a knee injury. However, not only is the first baseman planning on coming back this season after deciding to rehab the injury in...
Colorado Rockies Designate Jose Reyes for Assignment
Posted on June 15, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine In a move that many were expecting, the Colorado Rockies designated shortstop Jose Reyes for assignment on Wednesday. The Rockies will have 10 days to trade him, release him, or send him to the minors with his approval....
Is Anyone Buying Darren McFadden’s Phone Story?
Posted on June 15, 2016, by Travis Pulver The Dallas Cowboys are expecting fans to believe a pretty far-fetched story concerning running back Darren McFadden. He is supposed to be out through training camp (maybe more) after suffering a fractured elbow because he...
Trent Richardson Sees Himself Making The Hall Of Fame
Posted on June 15, 2016, by Travis Pulver Had Baltimore Ravens running back Trent Richardson said after he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 3 pick in 2012 that he envisioned his career ending with him making the Hall of Fame most people would have...
David Wright Considering Surgery on Injured Neck
Posted on June 15, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine For the second straight year, New York Mets' third baseman David Wright is in the midst of a long-term stint on the DL. Last year, Wright was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, a chronic back condition that will be managed on a...
Papelbon to DL, Nationals Have Uncertainty in Closer’s Role
Posted on June 14, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine A small wrench has been thrown into what has otherwise been a successful season up to this point for the Washington Nationals. On Tuesday, the Nationals announced that closer Jonathan Papelbon has been placed on the 15-day...
Pete Rose Disputes Ichiro’s Hit Total
Posted on June 14, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The all-time hit leader in baseball history is disputing the fact that Ichiro Suzuki is on the verge of passing him. With Ichiro set to break the record any day, Pete Rose is becoming outspoken about his record, claiming...
NBA Finals: Game Five Recap—Kyrie Irving And LeBron James Dominate Warriors
Posted on June 14, 2016, by Travis Pulver The world expected the Golden State Warriors to close out the NBA Finals Monday night with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at home. They would have to do without the services of Draymond Green, who was suspended for the...
Rangers Put Yu Darvish on DL, Activate Shin-Soo Choo
Posted on June 14, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine It's been a whirlwind week for Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish since being forced to leave his start last early, but when all was said and done he has ended up on the DL. Darvish was bumped from his scheduled start in...
Philadelphia Eagles Just Turned Up The Pressure On Denver To Sign Von Miller
Posted on June 14, 2016, by Travis Pulver John Elway was an excellent quarterback back in the day. He has done a pretty good job as an executive so far as well—but thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles, his job just became a whole lot tougher. The Eagles have signed...