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Seven of the most haunted venues in sports
The sports world has more than its fair share of haunts, and locations such as the Hockey Hall of Fame, Camp Randall Stadium and the Skirvin and Pfister hotels are part of their cities’ most famed lore. Not a believer? We get it. And sure, we don’t have cold, hard evidence. But you just might […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: How Dodgers, Rays and all 30 teams stack up for 2021
We can only hope 2021 will be a more normal season, with 162 games and fans in the stands and hot dogs to eat and overpriced beer to drink. We don’t know what the state of things will be come April 1, when the 2021 season is scheduled to begin, but we can speculate on […]
Continue readingWorld Series 2020: How the Rays became the Rays. Inside the brain trust of MLB’s most innovative team
When the Tampa Bay Rays first tasted success, reaching the 2008 World Series after just 10 years in existence, then-manager Joe Maddon would often remind his team that the franchise was still in its infancy. “We are where some other teams were 100 years ago,” Maddon would say. “We’re writing history. We’re the first chapters […]
Continue readingMLB playoffs 2020: Ranking 35 trades that shaped the Rays, Astros, Dodgers and Braves
You can sign a great player, but that’s just about writing a bigger check than anybody else. You can draft a great player, but that’s just about your pick coming before somebody else’s pick. The true connoisseurs know that the fun is in trades. In a trade, it isn’t enough to spot the talent or […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Saturday’s games
Here’s a look at Saturday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in less than 50% of ESPN leagues. Dane Dunning (R), rostered in 31% of ESPN leagues, Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs: Dunning’s last start against Cleveland earlier this week didn’t go as planned (4 IP, 4 ER), but we’re going back to […]
Continue readingSan Diego Padres await results of Mike Clevinger’s MRI after he left game with right biceps tightness
The team is awaiting the results of an MRI. Clevinger’s start had been pushed back from Saturday night because of tightness in his right biceps. Tingler said Tuesday that the right-hander threw a bullpen session Monday and seemed good to go for his start Wednesday afternoon. A few days earlier, Tingler held out hope that […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Friday’s games
Please note, the teams will flip-flop home team designation in the pair of Keystone State twin bills. The third doubleheader is in South Beach with the Marlins hosting the Nationals. Who would have though this series would be integral for the Marlins in their quest to win the NL East while the defending champs are […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Thursday’s games
Here’s a look at Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Sandy Alcantara (R), rostered in 40% of ESPN leagues, Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies: After getting roughed up in his first start since coming off the COVID IL, Alcantara bounced back in his last outing, spinning […]
Continue reading2020 MLB trade deadline tracker, rumors, news, analysis and latest buzz
Will teams off to strong starts such as the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics and Chicago Cubs make a splash to help their October chances? Will the disappointing Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels or other struggling clubs go into full sell mode? And what about the teams in the hunt for […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Friday’s games
Look for some runs to be scored Friday night as over half the pitching field registers a projected Game Score of 50 or below. Even so, there are a handful of arms in a good spot to add to your lineup. Batters are plentiful as always. Good luck this weekend. Here are Friday’s highlighted options, […]
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