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The San Francisco Giants are giving a Major League debut to the son of iconic MLB catcher Ivan Rodriguez. Dereck Rodriguez, an outfielder-turned-pitcher, is being called up by the Giants, according to his Instagram. Dereck Rodriguez, son of Hall of …
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert will worry about LeBron James’s potential departure when the time comes. For now, Gilbert said, the Cavaliers are focused on their fourth consecutive trip to the NBA Finals and trying to win that. …
Don’t get him wrong, Bryce Harper is happy that the Washington Capitals are going to the Stanley Cup Finals. That said, even though he plays there, he’s all-in on his hometown Vegas Golden Knights. The Washington Nationals outfielder and …
Alexander Ovechkin is set to play in the first Stanley Cup Final of his illustrious career, but no, the Russian president has not called to wish him good luck. Ovechkin briefly had the media going after saying that Vladimir Putin had called him ahead …
Chris Paul’s status for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals will not be determined until close to tipoff, as the Houston Rockets point guard has yet to test it out. Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni said in his Sunday conference call that …
The culture of the New England Patriots is not for everyone. Defensive end Cassius Marsh, now with the San Francisco 49ers, was one of those who found it disagreeable. Marsh felt that he was misused as a coverage linebacker, adding that playing there …
Las Vegas is so certain LeBron James is going to go off in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, they’re setting an unprecedented line in an over-under prop bet. A combination of factors have led to the prop bet point total for James’s …
The Minnesota Vikings have a new quarterback, and their wide receivers are hard at work getting on the same page with him as quickly as possible. Vikings receivers Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs went to Atlanta in April to work out with Kirk Cousins, …
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is one of the best in the game at what he does, and he wants to pass some of that knowledge down to his new teammate. The Falcons made wide receiver Calvin Ridley their first selection in the NFL Draft, an …
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna suffered a frightening-looking knee injury in Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. Acuna was running through first base when he appeared to twist his knee and had to come out of the game. Oh no. …
The Los Angeles Dodgers look like they might finally be on the upswing, and Clayton Kershaw’s imminent return should only help. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Sunday that Kershaw would return on Thursday from left biceps tendinitis that …
The San Diego Padres have picked up a bit of pitching help. The Padres acquired Phil Hughes from the Minnesota Twins on Sunday in exchange for a minor league catcher. The @Twins have traded RHP Phil Hughes, cash considerations and the 74th pick in …
The New York Mets are hoping to get ailing outfielder Yoenis Cespedes back in the lineup fairly soon. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets hope to send Cespedes, who hasn’t played since May 13, on a rehab assignment by the end …
Yu Darvish continues to have a rough season for the Chicago Cubs. The pitcher is headed to the 10-day disabled list with right tricep tendinitis just a day before his scheduled start against the San Francisco Giants. #Cubs place Darvish on 10-day DL …
Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna could face a significant suspension amid reports that his alleged assault was of a physical nature. Osuna was arrested and charged with assaulting a woman early in May, and the Blue Jays have had him on …
The Cleveland Browns may not be particularly enamored with the thought of Johnny Manziel giving Baker Mayfield advice, but he’s doing it whether they like it or not. Manziel appeared on the Dan Patrick Show on Thursday, and he urged Mayfield to …
