Aubrey Huff returns to being sexist after DM exposed [Update]
Up to date Jan. 5: Aubrey Huff’s X/Twitter hiatus was short-lived, because the ex-MLB participant and problematic poster reactivated his account and proceeded to be predictably sexist, and offensive. – Cale Clinton Read More
Why has MLB free agency ground to a halt?
We have been advised that after Shohei Ohtani signed, or promised to the Dodgers that he can take all his cash after the ocean reclaims Los Angeles as an entire, the remainder of the free brokers would begin to fly off the cabinets. It’s now Jan. 3, spring coaching is about six weeks away, and a lot of the free brokers that have been within the tier behind Ohtani and Yoshinubu Yamamoto are nonetheless ready round. It’s feeling a bit like 2019 once more, after we have been advised that after Bryce Harper and Manny Machado signed, every thing else would shuffle into place. Besides neither signed till February. – Sam Fels Read More
Why, exactly, does Omar Vizquel deserve a second chance?
If there’s one factor you’ll be able to rely on in sports activities, it’s the need of a sure section of the media to rehabilitate their favourite gamers and coaches, regardless of the hurt finished. There was the notorious Adam Schefter softball interview with Greg Hardy shortly after he was accused of doing this to his then-girlfriend. Within the days earlier than he was accused of sexually assaulting an Uber driver, I recall a number of items touting how a lot Jameis Winston had “matured” since he was accused of assaulting one other girl in faculty. And, after all, way more glowing items have been written about Peyton Manning than have been ever written in regards to the allegations that he sexually assaulted a trainer in faculty. Neither Hardy, Winston nor Manning have ever been convicted of the allegations towards them. – Julie DiCaro Read More
Atlanta and the Dodgers have opted for playoff-only starters
Whereas Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery nonetheless wait for his or her free-agent payday, two powerhouses that have been additionally in want of beginning pitching have chosen different routes. Oh, the Dodgers did splash free-agent money, it was only for one pitcher who’s by no means pitched within the majors (Yoshinubu Yamamoto) and one who received’t pitch in 2024 (Shohei Ohtani). The Dodgers wanted multiple starter for subsequent yr, although, they usually took the identical route as Atlanta did, bypassing the free brokers and going by way of commerce. However in LA’s pickup of Tyler Glasnow and Atlanta’s of Chris Sale, they’re each seemingly choosing pitchers whom they received’t actually should care what they produce between April and September. Which is sweet, as a result of neither pitcher has specialised in doing a lot, in quantity, in these months. – Sam Fels Read More
Trevor Bauer wants back in the majors, but does MLB want him?
Poisonous ex-MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer — who sued Deadspin and lost — is hoping to search out one other gig within the majors.
Showing oh so sympathetic by happening Fox Information, the hurler advised America’s Newsroom host Invoice Hemmer how he made errors, was reckless, and “agreed to do things I shouldn’t have done.” He additionally claims to be making adjustments. – Anthony Locicero Read More
Wander Franco allegedly paid hush money to underage girl’s mom: Dominican prosecutors
Dominican prosecutors allege that Wander Franco paid hush money to the mother of the underage woman he’s accused of getting an inappropriate relationship with. – Anthony Locicero Read More
