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Grey Papke

Report: Panthers expect Cam Newton to pass physical in March

Cam Newton’s future with the Carolina Panthers is likely to remain murky for a while longer, but some clarity may be coming next month. According to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic, the Panthers believe Newton will be able to pass a physical …

Yoenis Cespedes Mets

Yoenis Cespedes says he will not talk to media this year

Yoenis Cespedes is back with the New York Mets and is expected to play a role this year, but it appears that he’s taking a vow of silence when it comes to the media. The outfielder was asked for comment during spring workouts Monday, and he …

Josh Reddick Astros

Josh Reddick explains why he did not use Astros’ trash can banging system

Josh Reddick has said he opted out of the Houston Astros’ trash can banging scheme in 2017, and he has his reasons why. Reddick said Monday his decision to not employ the system had more to do with the fact that he found it distracting than …

Mike Trout

Mike Trout has ‘lost respect’ for Astros, thinks players should be punished

Mike Trout is not known as one of baseball’s more outspoken or controversial players, so it’s quite telling to hear him talk about the Houston Astros with such candor. On Monday, Trout spoke about his thoughts on the Astros, saying he …

Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid: Chatter about Ben Simmons issues is ‘BS’

Joel Embiid is tired of the questions about whether he can coexist with Ben Simmons. Embiid and Simmons have struggled to coexist offensively this season, with the Sixers ranking 20th in offensive rating. With both under the microscope, Embiid says …

Darius Slay

Report: Lions open Darius Slay trade talks

Darius Slay looks destined to depart the Detroit Lions as the offseason gets underway. The veteran cornerback has been the subject of trade talks with multiple teams, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Lions have spoken with multiple teams …

Gleyber Torres

Gleyber Torres questions why Astros would stop cheating after 2017

One of the assertions in Major League Baseball’s report on the Houston Astros cheating scandal is that the team stopped using sign-stealing systems at some point in 2018. That conclusion does not add up for most rival players. New York Yankees …

Bret Bielema Arkansas

Report: Bret Bielema interviewing for Colorado head coach job

Bret Bielema continues to get looks at the college level to potentially return to head coaching. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Bielema, who recently took a position as a defensive assistant with the New York Giants, is interviewing for the …

Justin Turner Dodgers

Justin Turner slams Rob Manfred’s handling of Astros crisis

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Justin Turner is very unhappy with commissioner Rob Manfred’s handling of the Houston Astros sign-stealing investigation. Turner made extended remarks Monday about the interview and press conference Manfred did …

John Beilein

Collin Sexton hinted at John Beilein issues during All-Star Weekend

The potential of John Beilein walking away from the Cleveland Cavaliers during his first season with the team came as a shock to many, but there continue to be hints that all is not well behind the scenes that could make that news less surprising. …

Phil Hughes

Ex-MLB pitcher Phil Hughes has drastic suggestion for players over Astros cheating

If there’s still any doubt about just how angry MLB players are about the response to the Houston Astros cheating scandal, this latest take should give you an idea. Longtime MLB pitcher Phil Hughes wondered if players would consider a work …

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley takes funny shot at Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid

Charles Barkley is having some fun with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid at the NBA All-Star Game. The relationship between Simmons and Embiid has been scrutinized this season, with growing questions over whether the pair are a good long-term fit …

Rob Manfred

Rob Manfred’s disastrous press conference shows how badly MLB mismanaged Astros crisis

Had nothing else been said after the release of Major League Baseball’s findings relating to the Houston Astros cheating scandal, the affair already would have been incredibly damaging for the sport. Both the Astros themselves and the league, …

Houston Astros logo

Astros stand by employees linked to codebreaking computer program

It sounds like the Houston Astros employees who were associated with the codebreaking computer program the team allegedly used in 2017 and 2018 won’t face any consequences for their actions. Houston Astros general manager James Click confirmed …

Yu Darvish

Yu Darvish delivers savage response to Astros fan on Twitter

Yu Darvish has a lot of questions about the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal, but he’s managed to take it in stride despite being one of its biggest victims. That continued Sunday. Darvish voiced his opinion that the Astros should be …

Javier Baez delivers scathing assessment of Cubs’ motivation in 2019

It sounds like things are going to be a bit different for the Chicago Cubs in 2020 under new manager David Ross. One way of telling this is to hear just how honest some members of the team have been about 2019. Javier Baez admitted Sunday that the …

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