Ump Show: Ghost of Cowboy Joe West picks a fight with Jeremy Peña over strike call
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña didn't agree with a strike call from umpire Jerry Layne and a wild scene ensued with the ump picking a fight.You'd have thought that the infamous Cowboy Joe West, the longtime MLB umpire with a penchant for confrontation, had unretired and wa...
2023-05-31 10:54
Umpire Jerry Layne Gets in Jeremy Pena's After Bad Call
Jerry Layne got in Jeremy Peña's face after he argued a terrible call.
2023-05-31 09:57
WNBA Week Two: 3 must-see matchups this week
The WNBA has a full slate of games this week. Which matchups should be at the top of your viewing list?The WNBA season is in full swing and entering week two of action. Players are settling into the grind of the regular season and rookies have made their debuts.With storylines developing acr...
2023-05-31 05:54
Padres Promote 16-Year-Old Catcher Ethan Salas to Single-A
Padres send 16-year-old phenom Ethan Salas directly to Low-A ball.
2023-05-31 05:52
Twins vs. Astros prediction and odds for Memorial Day (Sonny Gray will continue dominance)
The Minnesota Twins are sitting at just 27-26, but that's good enough to lead the lowly AL Central, holding a one game lead on the Detroit Tigers.Now, they'll take on the Houston Astros in a three-game series that will begin on Memorial Day.The Astros are surprisingly not leading t...
2023-05-30 00:50
MLB Power Rankings by winning percentage against .500 or better teams
This week's MLB Power Rankings takes a look at winning percentage for all 30 teams against clubs with a .500 or better record.Run differential is one way to differentiate the frauds from the teams with something serious to play for. In this week’s MLB Power Rankings, we look at a differ...
2023-05-29 20:57
Josef Newgarden wins thrilling Indy 500
Josef Newgarden has won the 2023 Indy 500 in a wild finish after three crashes in the last 16 laps. He held off Marcus Ericsson in the final lap.
2023-05-29 04:16
Blue Jays vs. Twins prediction and odds for Sunday, May 28 (Value on the total)
The Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins close out their series with a strong pitching matchup on Sunday afternoon.Jose Berrios (4-4, 4.22 ERA) is pitching well this month, posting a 2.81 ERA over his last four starts while the Jays are 3-1 in those games.He takes on Twins youngster Bailey ...
2023-05-28 23:23
Magnus Carlsen wins tournament as he makes returns to chess without world champion title
Magnus Carlsen returned to the highest levels of chess and winning ways after he enjoyed a break from the sport to play poker.
2023-05-27 20:45
MLB Rumors: Mets fuming over Stroman, Carlos Correa's injury, Soroka watch
MLB Rumors: Carlos Correa's contract drama back in playCarlos Correa signed with three teams this offseason, only to have two of those deals reneged thanks to suspicious medicals. Correa's ankle appeared to be the holdup for both the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets, both of which ...
2023-05-26 02:27
Giants vs. Twins prediction and odds for Wednesday, May 24 (Keep backing Joe Ryan)
The San Francisco Giants and Minnesota Twins will face off in a matinee matchup on Wednesday in Minnesota with two hot starters on the mound.Joe Ryan (6-1, 2.25 ERA) gets the ball for the Twins, and he’s looking to build on an early Cy Young caliber line this season. He will be opposed by ...
2023-05-24 05:29
MLB Rumors: More MadBum fallout, Aaron Hicks destinations, prospect proves Cubs wrong
MLB Rumors: More details on Madison Bumgarner's release from the DiamondbacksMadison Bumgarner was let go in May after a series of tough starts with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Despite his name brand and price tag, Bumgarner was doing more harm than good in the D'Backs rotation.Bumgarn...
2023-05-23 04:57