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If you build it, Kevin Costner will come. According to Sports Media Watch, Netflix’s VP of sports, Gabe Spitzer, confirmed on a conference call Thursday that Costner will be part of the company’s broadcast of next week’s MLB game at the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, Iowa. Spitzer wouldn’t specify what role Costner will play…
The New York Yankees are striving this season to win the American League East, despite lots of injuries. New York is getting a directive from USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale on Sunday. “It’s time for the Yankees to trade former prized prospect Jasson Dominguez, but rival clubs insist that his trade value has plummeted,” Nightengale […] The post Yankees rumors: The prospect bust who needs to be traded, only there’s 1 big problem appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Clay Holmes admitted he was not sharp enough in his Cubs debut, but his return to a major league mound still offered an encouraging first step forward for Chicago.
Team News Pfaadt continues to dazzle (7 IP, 0 R) despite D-backs’ extras defeat His changeup was dominant, generating six whiffs on 16 swings, while his sinker maxed out at 95.5 mph. “[Catcher James McCann] did a good job calling the game, keeping them in between the fastball and changeup,” Pfaadt said. “When all six […]
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to avoid a sweep Sunday afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays.They lost 5-4 Friday before suffering a 7-5 loss in extra innings Saturday.Now, ahead of Sunday’s meeting, Phillies manager Don Mattingly is once again tweaking the lineup involving some of the team’s star players.Phillies Announce Bryce Harper ChangeMattingly gave Bryce […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Announce Bryce Harper Change During Blue Jays Series appeared first on HEAVY .
On Sunday, the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves will finish their three-game series in the Bronx.The Yankees have won each of the first two games, so they are looking to go for the sweep on Sunday.Most recently, they won by a score of 5-4 on Saturday.George Lombard Jr. (who batted 6th) finished with two […] The post New York Yankees Announce Surprising George Lombard Jr. Change During Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Max Scherzer was already a future Hall of Famer before this incredible feat.
The untitled drama will move across several eras of a franchise with 27 championships, and the producer attached to it roots hard for a rival club.
Michael Brockers knows what LSU fans expect from their teams. The former Tigers defensive lineman was part of the 2011 LSU team that went undefeated through the regular season and reached the BCS National Championship Game. More than a decade later, he sees another LSU roster with enough talent to make a serious run. But […] The post LSU Alum Tells Lane Kiffin What Must Change After Brian Kelly’s Failed Run: “We Need to See a Change” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Red Sox have selected right-hander Seth Martinez from Triple-A Worcester, the team announced. They optioned lefty Raymond Burgos to Worcester in a corresponding move. With the addition of Martinez, Boston now has a full 40-man roster. The 31-year-old Martinez could now be in position to pitch in the majors for the sixth season in […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Emmet Sheehan to Triple-A over a week ago after struggling in the major leagues, and the hope is that he can find a rhythm in his playing time. He recently had his first start with Triple-A Oklahoma City, but he exited after 22 pitches and two outs. Some would wonder […] The post Why Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan exited first Triple-A start after just 22 pitches appeared first on ClutchPoints .
This week's media roundup: what it takes for the Rangers to become a star destination again, whispers of a McDavid pursuit, and doubts over Braden Schneider's trade value.
Adley Rutschman is playing baseball! Unfortunately he’s doing it in Worcester, not Boston. Still, it was nice to see him behind the plate for five innings, during which he went 1-2 for two walks and threw out a runner. It was also nice for him, given that he played in front of both his father […]
It is prudent by starting out with a big thank you to Al for filling in for me for the last week plus while I vacationed with my family. Midseason vacations are never optimal, but with one of my adult children and her significant other both deriving employment from Penn State University, summer was the […]
Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher CC Sabathia is giving his take on what happened with pitcher Tarik Skubal at the MLB trade deadline this year. Skubal was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the powerful Los Angeles Dodgers. Sabathia thinks the Milwaukee Brewers blew a golden chance to pick up Skubal. “The No. 1 thing […] The post CC Sabathia declares Brewers ‘blew it’ with Tarik Skubal trade fail appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The infield of the 2014 World Series Champions haven’t thrown the ball around the horn in years, but the shadow they cast is a long one. Pablo spread-eagled in foul territory after squeezing Game 7’s final out. Posey wrapping Bumgarner up in his arms. The 4-6-3 double play, the Panik dive and glove flip, the […]
Mike Tomlin opened up about life after the Steelers, revealing what he misses most about coaching. Mike Tomlin is experiencing the NFL from a completely different perspective after spending 19 seasons as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers . Now working as an NBC analyst, the veteran coach is getting his first opportunity to watch the league without the pressure of preparing a team every week. During the Hall of Fame Game between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers, Tomlin...
These last two wins have been key in stabilizing the Nats season, which looked to be going off the rails. Between selling at the deadline and that miserable road trip, the playoffs are highly unlikely, but the Nats have righted the ship. Surprisingly, their pitching staff has been a big reason for that. The back […]
Michael King gave the San Diego Padres exactly what they needed against the Houston Astros on Saturday. The right-hander returned to his ace-like form and gave his team six innings of three-hit baseball. Over that span he allowed one run and one walk and struck out six batters. Jackson Merrill provided the offense driving in […]
Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles last night by a score of 5-1. The DMN’s game story talks about Jacob deGrom coming up big in his first start after saying he wanted to stay with the Rangers, and win with the Rangers, rather than be traded. Jack Leiter is making progress […]
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (59-53) lost 10-1 (BOX SCORE) Mayer made his Triple-A debut but got roughed up a bit allowing 6 runs over 3 innings of work. The pen allowed another four runs […]
Saturday was a busy day in the Atlanta Braves farm system, with a total of six games played, that the Braves affiliates split. The headliner had to be Owen Carey hitting his first Double-A home run just a handful of games into his promotion. However we also got to see JR Ritchie throw five innings […]
The Boston Red Sox have put a ton of pressure on prospect Franklin Arias, but he can absolutely live up to the hype.
Besuited with the flag of his native Venezuela proudly displayed on his lapel, Ozzie Guillén walked hand-in-hand with his wife Ibis into Rate Field’s conference and learning center for a media availability about the greatest honor of his career. Immediately, he cracked a joke. “A lot of bad things happen in this room.” It killed.… The post At last, Ozzie Guillén’s essential spot in White Sox history is immortalized appeared first on Sox Machine .
The Mariners celebrated 50 years of mostly mediocre baseball by playing yet another mediocre baseball game. They will attempt to appear more competent tomorrow at 1:10 PST. In Mariners news… Around the league…