New Orleans Hornets forward David West will miss the remainder of the 2010-2011 season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee. West faces a long rehabilitation process just as he was set to become an unrestricted free agent. […]
Author: Mike Lederer
Yankees trade Sergio Mitre to Brewers
The New York Yankees have traded pitcher Sergio Mitre to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Chris Dickerson. ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick was first to report the deal. After coming into camp in a battle for one of New York’s final spots […]
Brad Lidge to start season on DL
More bad news on the injury front for the Philadelphia Phillies. One day after the team officially announced star 2nd baseman Chase Utley will begin the season on the disabled list, the Phillies announced closer Brad Lidge will miss the […]
Yankees close to signing RHP Kevin Millwood
The New York Yankees are close to signing free-agent pitcher Kevin Millwood to an incentive-laden minor league contract. Millwood was 4-16 with a 5.10 ERA last season for the Baltimore Orioles. The 14-year veteran went 13-10 with a 3.67 ERA […]
Penguins Matt Cooke suspended
Penguins forward Matt Cooke has been suspended for the remainder of the regular season and first round of the playoffs by the NHL after elbowing Ryan McDonagh of the New York Rangers in the head during Sunday’s game. Cooke will […]
Philadelphia Phillies sign Luis Castillo
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed 2nd baseman Luis Castillo to a minor-league deal. The 35-year-old second baseman was released by the New York Mets on Saturday and quickly signed with the division rival Phillies after clearing waivers at 1pm on […]
Larry Brown wants to return to college basketball
Hall of fame coach Larry Brown wants to return to coaching and this time he is interested in returning to the college ranks. The 70-year old Brown last coached in college basketball when he led Danny Manning and the Kansas […]
Mets release Luis Castillo
The New York Mets have released 35-year-old second baseman Luis Castillo. Castillo, a three-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner, struggled last season, hitting .235 with a .337 on base percentage, and .267 slugging percentage. But Castillo was plagued with […]
Anaheim Royals?
As rumors swirl regarding the Sacramento Kings moving to Anaheim, the team’s city might not be the only thing changing. Back on March 3rd, the United States Patent and Trademark Office received an application by a Nevada corporation seeking exclusive […]
Ian Snell retires
Pitcher Ian Snell has retired from Major League Baseball. The St. Louis Cardinals sent him to minor league camp this morning and Snell decided he would rather call it a career. In seven MLB seasons, the 29-year old went 38-53 […]