Marshawn Lynch Gets Ejected, Watches Game From Stands
Sep 13
Stats We Love: Breaking Down Cleveland’s Insane 21-Game Winning Streak
The Cleveland Indians have been unstoppable over the past few weeks and won their 21st consecutive game today when they beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3. The winning streak is a new American League record and is just five wins of the 26-game unbeaten streak set by the New York Giants in 1916, but that streak…
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Sep 12
2018 NFL Mock Draft – Week 1 Edition
Draft order is based on current standings. 1. New York Jets (0-1) – Sam Darnold (QB/USC) The Jets lost the battle for first place in the AFC East and again remain the owners of the No. 1 pick in the draft. New York is desperate for a franchise signal caller and there’s a good chance…
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Sep 9
Aaron Donald Ends Holdout, But the Rams Need to Open Their Wallets
After holding out all of training camp, defensive tackle Aaron Donald reported to the team today for a physical, per NFL’s Jason La Canfora. Aaron Donald has ended his holdout. Reported to Rams. Not expected to play tomorrow — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) September 9, 2017 Doanld, 26, is entering his fourth NFL season…
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Sep 8
Odubel Herrera’s Blunder Allows Inside-the Park Grand Slam by Michael Taylor
Down 3-2 in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies, center fielder Michael Taylor blew the game open by hitting a rare inside-the-park grand slam, with the help of an outfield blunder by Odubel Herera. Us: A sac fly will tie it. MAT: pic.twitter.com/sffZZCLxtk — Washington Nationals (@Nationals) September 9, 2017 Washington is currently…
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Sep 7
Player From Each Team with the Most to Prove in 2017
It’s Thursday and football season is finally upon us. While the talent level of some players are well-known, others have either not fulfilled their potential yet, are oft-injured or have been, by all accounts, terrible in their pro careers. Here are 32 players who have the most to prove in 2017: Arizona Cardinals – Tyrann…
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Sep 6
The Curious Roster Status of Juan Nicasio Comes to an End
Potentially tying a bow on one of the more odd transaction storylines in baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies traded reliever Juan Nicasio to the Cardinals for their No. 19 prospect, second baseman Eliezer Alvarez. Nicasio has been one of baseball’s most effective relievers this season, owning a 2.79 ERA and 61 strikeouts across 61 1/3 frames…
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Sep 6
Joe Crowley Introduces Rent Relief Act
U.S. Representative Joe Crowley (D-NY) formally introduced H.R. 3670: Rent Relief Act of 2017, a bill aimed at providing two new refundable tax credits to people who live in rental housing. The bill was initially announced on Aug. 21 and does not include any co-sponsors. According to Crowley’s press release, 111 million Americans live in…
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Sep 5
The Best Starting Lineup in Baseball This Year
Last week, we unveiled the worst lineup in baseball in terms of WAR, and the list was surprising as it included six former All-Stars, a former MVP and a former No. 1 overall draft pick. While those players have struggled in 2017, here are the players who the SABR gods have smiled at this year….
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Aug 31
For a Solid Six Seconds, Justin Verlander Was Traded to the Astros
With the Detroit Tigers completely out of contention, a season-long storyline has been the fate of their beloved pitcher Justin Verlander, who was a trade candidate. After not being moved at the non-waiver trade deadline, it appeared that the Tigers had struck a deal for him today. Tigers and Astros very close to finalizing…
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Aug 31
Three Options to Replace LeGarrette Blount
The Eagles find themselves with a running back dilemma after a poor preseason by LeGarrette Blount. His 2.8 yards per carry average back up the preseason struggles. Blount is 30 and coming off the biggest workload of his career. The Eagles would save $850,000 by cutting Blount. Trading Blount would save $1.05 million. Blount has…
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