The NFL has announced thaty it is cancelling next months rookie symposium due to the ongoing labor dispute. The symposium was scheduled to begin on June 26 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Although mini camps […]
Author: Mike Lederer
Dustin Pedroia leaves game, injured leg
Boston Red Sox 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia left Monday night game against the Cleveland Indians due to a leg injury. Pedroia was rounding 2nd base when he decided to retreat to the base. He was checked by the Red Sox […]
Atlanta Braves sign Julio Lugo
The Atlanta Braves have signed shortstop Julio Lugo to a minor league contract. ESPN’s Enrique Rojas was first to report the deal. The 35-year-old Lugo hit .249/.298/.282 in 264 plate appearances with the Baltimore Orioles last year. In 11 major […]
Joakim Noah fined $50,000
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah has been fined $50,000 for directing an anti-gay slur at a fan during Game 3 of the Bulls Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Miami Heat. The NBA levied the fine “for using a derogatory […]
Kyle Singler trick shots
Duke University forward Kyle Singler is quite the trick shot extraordinaire. Watch the video below:
Reds option Edison Volquez to AAA Louisville
The Cincinnati Reds have demoted Opening Day starting pitcher Edison Volquez to Triple-A Louisville. Volquez has struggled throughout the 2011 season. In 10 starts he is 3-2 with a 6.35 ERA. The former All-Star has struggled with his command since […]
Blazers fire GM Rich Cho
The Portland Trailblazers have fired general manager Rich Cho after just one season. The team announced the move in a press release on Monday afternoon. “This was a tough move because I respect Rich and he’s a good person with […]
Phillies place Joe Blanton on DL
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed right-handed pitcher Joe Blanton on the 15-day disabled list due to an elbow impingement in his pitching arm. Blanton had recently returned from a stint on the disabled list due to the same injury. However […]
Rangers’ Josh Hamilton & Nelson Cruz set to return
The reigning American League Champion Texas Rangers are set to get a major boost to their lineup. The team is set to activate both AL MVP Josh Hamilton and outfielder Nelson Cruz from the disabled list. Both players will rejoin […]
Indians’ Alex White placed on DL
The Cleveland Indians have placed starting pitcher Alex White on the disabled list. The 22-year old White, one of the top prospects in the Indians organization, will miss the next two months due to a sprained ligament in his right […]