Cole Hamels signs with the Braves
According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, left-hander Cole Hamels has signed a one-year $18 million deal with the Atlanta Braves. Left-hander Cole Hamels and the Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a one-year, $18 million deal, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 4,…
Does Major League Baseball Know What Valuable Means?
(USA TODAY Sports) Major League Baseball has a serious problem. They seem to get votes for awards from people who do not understand the English language. Don’t worry though, I’m here to help with information directly from Here’s the definition they seem to be…
MLB Live Stream: Mets at Nationals
The free live stream is available on YouTube between two potential playoff teams--the New York Mets take on the Washington Nationals. Enjoy the
Breaking: Tyler Skaggs has passed away
(Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG) In a shocking announcement, the Los Angeles Angels have announced pitcher Tyler Skaggs passed away this morning in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas. The Angels released a brief statement on Twitter saying, “It is with great…
Report: David Ortiz shot over affair with drug lord’s wife
Well things just got interesting in the David Ortiz shooting case. (Michael Dwyer / AP) According to the Daily Mail, which cites multiple sources within the Dominican Police Department--Ortiz was shot by "hired killers" because Big Papi was having a sexual relationship with a…
Report: James Paxton close to returning to the mound
(Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) James Paxton has been on the IL since May 5, and was expected to miss three weeks. Well, yesterday the three-week time frame came and went and the left-hander was still sitting on the injured list. However, there is positive…
3 Pitchers who will rebound in fantasy baseball this season
The fantasy baseball season is lengthy process with plenty of highs and lows. You can overreact early in the season and give up on players who will turn their game around during the second half and help you win a championship--but for some it's…
2019 MLB Mock Draft
The least covered (and cared about) draft for all of the professional leagues in the still deserves some attention. This year's draft doesn't have the star-power of year's past, but we do have a consensus number one pick in Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman.…
Danny Duffy quietly putting together a solid 2019 campaign
(USA TODAY Sports) After missing nearly a month to open the 2019 season due to a shoulder injury, Royals left-hander Danny Duffy is quietly putting together a fantastic 2019 campaign. He has made five starts since his return from the injured list and owns…
Report: Eloy Jimenez to be activated Monday
(USA TODAY Sports) It is growing increasingly likely that White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez will be activated from the disabled list on Monday ahead of their scheduled game against Houston. NBC Sports Chicago reported that Jimenez was no longer with Triple-A Charlotte during their…
Report: Carlos Rodon to undergo Tommy John surgery
(Photo: Chicago Tribune) The news White Sox fans and their front office did not want to hear. Carlos Rodon will indeed go under the knife and have Tommy John surgery according to Daryl Van Schouwen: Carlos Rodon scheduled for Tommy John. — Daryl Van…
Rays activate Austin Meadows from IL
(Associated Press) Outfielder Austin Meadows will be activated from the injured list in advancement of Friday's game against the Yankees. Nate Lowe was demoted to Triple-A after Wednesday's game. Meadows hit the injured list on April 21 due to a sprained right thumb, but…
Alex Cora joins a long list of Red Sox not visiting the White House
(USA TODAY Sports) Red Sox manager Alex Cora is joining a long list of Red Sox players choosing not to celebrate their World Series championship at the White House. Mookie Betts, David Price, Rafael Devers, Jackie Bradley Jr., Hector Velázquez and Sandy León have already stated that…
Weekly DFS Review: Duelo
Are you ready for a new DFS game? Here is Duelo! Duelo, a Los Angeles social sports gaming startup, this week announced the soft launch of its iOS app for Daily Duelo, a “free to play” sports cash contest platform. The Duelo web app,…
Weekly DFS Review: ChickenDinner
This week we will be reviewing a type of DFS app we haven’t touched on yet, a sports book. Introducing, ChickenDinner! Founded in San Francisco, California, ChickenDinner is a fantasy sports book that replicates the real thing and still gives you the chance to…