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 them to shut up and play. Historically, Michael Jordan […]
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 minor leaguers: shortstop Gleyber Torres, pitcher Adam Warren, outfielder Billy McKinney, and outfielder […]
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 release of the now-infamous Al-Jazeera […]
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 availability, as he is a potential difference maker for any contending team. One […]
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 Monday when the team hosts the New York Yankees. […]
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 young players are talented […]
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, allowing four runs on 11 hits over 5.1 innings in […]
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 days after an incident before Saturday’s game against the Detroit Tigers […]
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 reportedly picking up steam; however, reports indicate the incident revolved around the team’s uniforms. […]
Posted on July 24, 2016, by Travis Pulver When he was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, former Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliot knew he was going to be under a huge spotlight. As a star for one of the best college programs in the country the spotlight was nothing new. However, there is a […]
Posted on July 24, 2016, by Travis Pulver The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the best young running backs in the league in Le’Veon Bell. No back has generated as many yards from scrimmage per game as he has since he entered the league (119 yards/game). With that kind of production, you would expect Bell […]
Posted on July 24, 2016, by Travis Pulver When it comes to the off season, the media tends to focus on all the football players that do something wrong. Whether they do something criminal or just something society deems wrong, they are the ones that get all of the attention. That, in itself, is wrong. […]
Posted on July 23, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine On the eve of their entrance into baseball’s Hall of Fame, both Mike Piazza and Ken Griffey Jr. have voiced their support for a player who may one day join them in Cooperstown: Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz. Piazza was perhaps less enthusiastic than Griffey, […]
Posted on July 23, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug is over for Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Chris Colabello. However, Colabello will not be returning to Toronto right now. The Blue Jays have decided to keep Colabello in the minors following the end of his suspension. […]
Posted on July 23, 2016, by Travis Pulver Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was not convicted of a crime in a court of law. Greg Hardy was but won on appeal when the victim decided not to show up. He got off on a technicality; not because he was deemed innocent yet his […]
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