Welcome to the National League Central. Otherwise known as Wild Card Central, where baseball’s best teams outside of Kansas City congregate and could flood the playoff pool. This division used to be slim pickings except for the Cardinals, who have won it eight times in 15 years since 2000, once despite only 83 wins, another with a mere 85. … [Read more...]
Chacin Feels Nerves in First Major-league Start in Over a Year
Jhoulys Chacin had started over a hundred major-league games heading into his start for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, but he nonetheless felt butterflies as he took the mound. … [Read more...]
Gus Bradley, No Need to Reduce Number of Preseason Games
The rash of injuries around the NFL this season has prompted some, including Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to call for a reduction in preseason games.Rodgers, whose team lost star receiver Jordy Nelson to a knee injury on Sunday, said the "meaningless" exhibition season should be cut half. … [Read more...]
Sorry Jamaal, Peterson Says He’s the Real LeBron James of the NFL
Earlier this month, Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles likened himself to one of the biggest stars in pro sports by referring to himself as the "LeBron [James] of football," per Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star. … [Read more...]
Odell Beckham Jr. Created a Trend Single-Handedly
Scores of fans assembled in the bleachers overlooking the fields while waiting for the Giants’ training camp practice to start Thursday night. The children in the crowd, often accompanied by their parents, gathered behind the grandstands, throwing footballs back and forth. … [Read more...]
Carlos Gonzalez in Prime Form with Awesome Diving Catch
Carlos Gonzalez has been banged up for the past few seasons, but the Colorado Rockies right fielder proved on Thursday night that he is still capable of making outstanding plays. … [Read more...]
Rangers’ Darvish Throws for First Time Since Tommy John Surgery
Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish threw Monday for the first time since his Tommy John surgery in March. Darvish threw 25 pitches at 45 feet and plans to throw again Wednesday and Friday, according to The Associated Press. … [Read more...]
Dodgers Closer Jansen Welcomes Baby Boy, Notches Save on Same Day
On Sunday morning, Kenley Jansen had a special delivery. On Sunday afternoon, he delivered for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sunday morning, Jansen and his girlfriend welcomed a baby boy, whom they named Kaden, into the world, just hours before the first pitch in the Dodgers' 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. … [Read more...]
Detroit Central Coach’s Passion Rubbing Off
John Thompson was like so many coaches and players who had difficulty falling asleep Sunday night, a few hours before high school football officially began at 617 schools across the state. But Thompson didn’t sleep a wink before he conducted his first practice as the rookie coach at Detroit Central. He couldn’t sleep because he was at work. … [Read more...]
Offense Powers Diamondbacks to 13-3 Win Over Phillies
Welington Castillo tied a career high with four RBIs and Yasmany Tomas and A.J. Pollock homered, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 13-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. … [Read more...]