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How players are using uniform numbers to break MLB’s unwritten rules
For more than two years, Mallex Smith didn’t tell anyone on his team why he wore No. 0. Back in January 2017, Smith found himself in a whirlwind of trades in one day, going from the Braves to the Mariners — for all of 77 minutes (“Some of the best 77 minutes of my life,” […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball: The players who could benefit most from a trade
It’s even more important to consider this year, when MLB’s brass decided to make July 31 the only in-season trade deadline. No more of those waivers shenanigans; make your dealing decisions by the end of next month. The American League has 10 teams in legitimate playoff contention, with the Orioles, Royals, Blue Jays, Tigers and […]
Continue readingSources: Free agent Matt Moore, Angels agree to 1-year deal
The Moore agreement comes on the same day the Angels announced a three-year, $33 million deal with Robert Stephenson. He and Moore likely will serve as setup men for incumbent closer Carlos Estevez. Moore, 34, posted a 2.66 ERA with 49 strikeouts and 12 walks in 44 innings with the Angels last season, then was […]
Continue readingLos Angeles Clippers close out victory with 22-0 run
Kawhi Leonard scored 14 of his 21 points in the final five minutes and the Clippers overcame an 18-point deficit with a game-ending 22-0 run to beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-114 on Sunday. After getting outscored 16-0 to start the game, the Clippers were in catch-up mode. “They came out and punched us in the […]
Continue readingBlue Jays place 1B Brandon Belt (hamstring) on 10-day IL
The move is retroactive to Sunday. Toronto also placed right-hander Adam Cimber on the paternity list and reinstated catcher Danny Jansen from the 10-day IL. Jansen was active for the Blue Jays’ game against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Belt, 35, is hitting .263 with 4 home runs and 16 RBIs through 48 games this […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday’s MLB games
Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared towards ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. For an in-depth look at what to expect […]
Continue readingLos Angeles Rams’ Bobby Wagner, Takkarist McKinley handle fan who gets onto field during Monday Night Football
As the fan came running onto the field toward the Rams’ sideline, Bobby Wagner said he noticed that the security at Levi’s Stadium could use some help. Rams linebacker Takkarist McKinley came toward the person, then Wagner stepped in and laid him out with a big hit. “That’s not making a play,” Wagner said. “That’s […]
Continue readingToronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 23, hits 100th career home run, will give ball to father
TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 100th home run at age 23, becoming the 10th-youngest player in MLB history to reach the mark, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Wednesday night to ensure winning a rare five-game series against a wild-card rival. Toronto (81-62) has won three of […]
Continue readingFiery Aaron Boone implores New York Yankees ‘to play better’ after losing for 15th time in 19 games
NEW YORK — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole twice banged on the dugout roof, shouting in frustration and getting booed as scuffling New York lost for the 15th time in 19 games, beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Saturday. The AL East-leading Yankees fell to 9-20 since entering the All-Star break with a 64-28 […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 4: Has a new team surged to our No. 1 spot?
Four weeks into the MLB season, we’ve seen coast-to-coast domination — as New York and the Los Angeles area are each home to a pair of division leaders. Have the New York Yankees, New York Mets or Los Angeles Angels beaten out the Los Angeles Dodgers — who have sat at the top of our […]
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