KC Kingdom 1 hour ago
KC Chiefs: Five things to watch vs Titans in AFC Championship Game
The Lamar Hunt Trophy is on the line this weekend as the KC Chiefs host the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game! For the second consecutive year, the AFC will run through Arrowhead Stadium. This is the situation that the Kansas City Chiefs were hoping would happen, but after a week ten loss to […] KC Chiefs: Five things to watch vs Titans in AFC Championship Game - KC Kingdom - KC Kingdom - Royals, Chiefs, Jayhawks, Kansas State, Mizzou & More
Purple Row 1 hour ago
Sunday Rockpile: It’s Quiet in Lower Downtown
Photo by Doug Pensinger/ Colorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, January 19, 2020 The state of Rockies fandom: Nolan Arenado trade talk, lack of free-agent moves stirs frustration | The Denver Post ($)Kyle Newman of the Denver Post spoke to a dozen Colorado Rockies season-ticket holders about the state of the team. The general consensus is the team’s most dedicated fans are not pleased with the direction the team has taken this offseason. For one, the team has not signed a single free agent to a guaranteed major league contract. Another reason is trade rumors surrounding Nolan...
Bleed Cubbie Blue 1 hour ago
Cub Tracks was saying Yuuuuu
Louuuuuuu Cubs and MLB news — balking at the expense, and other stories Sometimes my tongue is so far in my cheek that it comes out like the spring in a piece of crunchy frog. This may or may not be one of those times. The same wags that defined insanity say a picture is worth a thousand words. My publisher has other ideas, but I digress. Several thousand words’ worth of baseball poetry below: Ricketts came out to a crowd with 50% cheers and 50% Boos. Mood is different this year at #cubscon pic.twitter.com/sjgnqCIidr— 2020 Cubs Convention (@2020CubsCon) January 18,...
Rum Bunter 1 hour ago
Pittsburgh Pirates Stock Watch: Outfielder Travis Swaggerty
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ best outfield prospect saw his stock rise in 2019. Currently, where does it stand, and how does his future look? Pittsburgh Pirates’ prospect Travis Swaggerty is ranked as the team’s best outfield prospect and for a good reason. While he may never be a Mike Trout with the bat, the 2017 first […] Pittsburgh Pirates Stock Watch: Outfielder Travis Swaggerty - Rum Bunter - Rum Bunter - A Pittsburgh Pirates Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Rising Apple 2 hours ago
Mets: Who really is responsible for Carlos Beltran’s ouster?
Carlos Beltran didn’t last long as New York Mets manager. Who is most responsible for his ouster? Carlos Beltran lasted 72 days as the New York Mets new manager, and yet unlike his seven-year playing career with the Amazin’s, he never got the chance to pilot the team that he said he would only manage. […] Mets: Who really is responsible for Carlos Beltran’s ouster? - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - A New York Mets Blog Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Jays Journal 2 hours ago
Blue Jay: What happens if Joe Panik works out in Toronto?
The Blue Jays added Joe Panik on a MiLB deal on Saturday, and if the former All-Star can recapture his form, it opens up a few new options. On Saturday the Blue Jays made a potentially under-the-radar signing by agreeing to a MiLB pact with Joe Panik. He’s coming off of an uninspiring 2019, but […] Blue Jay: What happens if Joe Panik works out in Toronto? - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - A Toronto Blue Jays Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Rox Pile 2 hours ago
Colorado Rockies podcast: Change in the broadcast booth, scandal in baseball, and a familiar topic
With all of the news happening this week, we decided to do two episodes of the Rox Pile Colorado Rockies Report podcast. This past week was probably the dramatic and newsworthy week in baseball in over a decade so my co-expert Kevin Henry and I decided to talk about some of the news of the […] Colorado Rockies podcast: Change in the broadcast booth, scandal in baseball, and a familiar topic - Rox Pile - Rox Pile - A Colorado Rockies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Detroit Free Press 2 hours ago
Led by Derek Jeter, the 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame class could be a Michigan block party
Former Free Press sports editor Gene Myers examines the BBWAA ballot for the 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame class (and tells us who he voted for).
Rum Bunter 3 hours ago
Report: Pittsburgh Pirates & New York Mets Resume Starling Marte Trade Talks
Starling Marte trade talks may be starting to heat up once again Before the off-season began had you asked me if Starling Marte would still be a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates on January 19th my answer would have been a resounding no. Yet, here we are, less than a month form pitchers and catchers […] Report: Pittsburgh Pirates & New York Mets Resume Starling Marte Trade Talks - Rum Bunter - Rum Bunter - A Pittsburgh Pirates Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Jays Journal 3 hours ago
Blue Jays bring back RHP Ryan Dull for another look
Ryan Dull was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays late last year, but on Saturday they agreed to bring him back on a minor league deal. The Blue Jays have been fairly active over the last couple of days, even if it’s been of the minor league contract variety of deals. First they signed […] Blue Jays bring back RHP Ryan Dull for another look - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - A Toronto Blue Jays Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Pinstripe Alley 3 hours ago
Sunday open thread
Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports An open thread to wrap up your week. What a wild week it’s been. I’m not sure anyone could have anticipated that a random week in the offseason would turn into one of the craziest stretches modern baseball has seen. If you can believe it, we’re not actually all that far from live exhibition baseball starting up. If we can pry ourselves away from the salacious details of MLB’s sign-stealing scandal, perhaps we can even start to get excited about actual games coming in a matter of weeks. Fun Questions Where do you think the best remaining free agent,...
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News 4 hours ago
Slow your roll: De Blasio’s new budget restrains spending, but payroll keeps growing
Mayor de Blasio described the $95.3 billion city budget he rolled out last week as conservative compared to previous years’, with fewer “juicy" and “wonderful” new programs, a preemptive act of fiscal sanity in the face of potential spending cuts from Albany soon to come. Exactly how conservative...
FOX Sports 5 hours ago
Ingram, New Orleans set for matchup against Memphis
Brandon Ingram leads New Orleans into a matchup with Memphis averaging 25.6 points per game
FOX Sports 5 hours ago
Harden and the Rockets take on the Thunder
James Harden leads Houston into a matchup against Oklahoma City averaging 37.1 points per game
FOX Sports 5 hours ago
Young and the Hawks face the Raptors
Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup against Toronto averaging 28.8 points per game
