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From the womb to the tomb, sports will always be apart of my life. I took my passion of sports and journalism with me as I graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh. During my tenure, I was a beat-reporter for five different sports, covering players, games, coaches and more. My third passion is competition. My favorite form of competition came about 15 years ago when I found out about fantasy sports. I've been in love ever since.
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deGrom Fans 8 Nats For 10th Victory Of The Season
Jacob deGrom was excellent again on the mound for the New York Mets Tuesday when he held the Washington Nationals to two runs for his 10th win of the season. deGrom (10-6) allowed three hits while striking out 11 en route to the 7-2 victory for the Mets during his first start since the break.... Read More
Matt Garza (Shoulder) Pitches Six Shutout Innings In Return: Brewers Stay Hot
Matt Garza shined in his return from the DL on Tuesday when he pitched six scoreless innings over the Cleveland Indians. Garza (5-10) scattered six hits while striking out four batters during his first start in nearly three weeks because of shoulder tendinitis. The Brewers scored three runs over the first two innings, which was... Read More
Stephen Piscotty Goes 1-For-4 In MLB Debut
Stephen Piscotty went 1-for-4 with a run scored during his MLB debut on Tuesday as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago White Sox. Piscotty, 24, delivered his lone hit in the fourth inning before being driven in by a grand slam from Matt Holiday. He batted ninth and started in left field. The rookie admitted... Read More
Aaron Nola Allows One Run In Impressive MLB Debut
Aaron Nola was superb in his MLB debut on Tuesday when he held the Tampa Rays to one run in six innings of work. Unfortunately for the rookie, he suffered the loss because he allowed a homerun to the opposing pitcher, Nate Karns. It was the only run of the game for either team. Nola,... Read More
Blue Jays Sign Joba Chamberlain To Minor League Contract
The Toronto Jays have signed Joba Chamberlain to a minor league contract, according to The New York Post. Chamberlain, 29, was released by the Detroit Tigers earlier in the month in part to a 4.09 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 30 appearances. Hear #Bluejays have signed Joba Chamberlain to a minor league contract Yankees?src=hash">#Yankees #Tigers... Read More
Samardzija 'Likely To Go' As The Trade Deadline Looms
The Chicago Sox are reportedly going to trade Jeff Samardzija, according to FOX Sports. With the White Sox 13 games back from first place in the AL Central, they are in a “listening mode” about trading Samardzija, according to the report. He’s “most likely to go.” Sources: #WhiteSox in “listening mode.” Samardzija most likely to... Read More
Jayson Werth (Wrist) Promoted To Triple-A: Nationals OF Could Return Soon
Jayson Werth will join Triple-A Syracuse on Monday as part of his rehab assignment, according to The Washington Post. It’s been a long road to recovery for Werth as the Washington Nationals outfielder continues to battle back from two small fractures in his left wrist that he suffered back in May. The 36-year-old was originally... Read More
Matt Garza (Shoulder) Activated From DL: Start Tuesday Against Indians
Matt Garza will be activated from the DL and start on Tuesday for the Milwaukee Brewers as they begin a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Garza, 31, will be returning from tendinitis in his right shoulder that knocked him out of action on July 3. The right-hander will... Read More
Red Sox Activate Blake Swihart: Likely Starting During Double-Header
The Boston Red Sox activated Blake Swihart from the 15-day DL on Monday, according to The Boston Herald. The Red Sox catcher will likely start one of the two games during Monday’s double-header against the Angels. Swihart, 23, hasn’t produced much during his rookie season but he will see some action behind the plate since... Read More
Cardinals Call Up Stephen Piscotty: Could Become Regular 1B
The St. Louis Cardinals will call up their top prospect, Stephen Piscotty, and he will join the team on Tuesday in Chicago against the Sox, according to STLSportsPage.com. Piscotty, 24, will likely play some first base for the Cards after playing his last 10 games at Triple-A Memphis. Throughout his minor league career, he has... Read More
Greinke's Streak Extends To 43 2/3 Innings: Only 16 Away From Scoreless Streak Record
Zack Greinke extended his scoreless streak to 43 2/3 innings on Sunday when he pitched eight innings in the victory over the Washington Nationals. Greinke, 31, is now 9-2 with a 1.30 ERA and a 0.82 WHIP. The right-hander allowed three hits and a walk while striking out a season-high 11 batters to help the... Read More
Jaime Garcia (Groin) To Throw Bullpen Session Saturday: Return Possible Next Weekend
Jaime Garcia will throw live batting practice on Saturday, according to the St. Louis Dispatch. Garcia, 29 hasn’t pitched since he suffered a groin injury on June 24. The left-hander still has no timetable for his return to the St. Louis Cardinals lineup, but it could be as soon as next week. Despite missing Garcia... Read More
Drew Hutchison Dominates At Home Again For 9th Victory Of Season
Last night, Drew Hutchison bounced back from two shaky starts prior to the All-Star break. He earned his ninth win as part of a six inning performance. The Toronto Jays starter is now 9-2 on the season. In total, Hutchison has a 5.33 ERA, but when he’s at home in Toronto, the right-hander has a 7-1 record... Read More
Brewers 'Willing To Trade' Carlos Gomez
The Milwaukee Brewers are willing to trade Carlos Gomez, according to CBS Sports. Gomez, 29, will be a free agent following the 2016 MLB season. The centerfielder is making $8 million this season and $9 million next year. The Brewers might not be able to resign him since his asking price could be very high.... Read More
Aaron Nola Makes MLB Debut With Phillies On Tuesday
The Philadelphia Phillies will be calling up Aaron Nola to make his MLB debut on the mound against the Tampa Rays, according to the Phillies Twitter account. Nola, 22, has only been in the minors for less than two seasons. The right-hander has proved himself in such a short period of time through all the... Read More
Huston Street Likely Returning Saturday
Houston Street will likely be ready to pitch for the Anaheim Angels on Saturday, according to The Los Angeles Times. The Angels closer will throw off a mound on Friday with the hopes to return to the real-game action on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox. "If all goes well, I should be ready to... Read More
Giants Sign Everth Cabrera To Minor League Contract
The San Francisco Giants signed Everth Cabrera to a minor league contract, according to CBS Sports. The utility infielder was released by the Baltimore Orioles on June 13. After 96 at-bats with a .208/.250/.229 batting line, the Orioles released Cabrera. The Giants decided to sign Cabrera, which could provide depth off the bench down the... Read More
Henderson Alvarez (Shoulder) To Begin Rehab Assignment
Henderson Alvarez will begin a minor league rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter, according to the Miami Herald. The Miami Marlins pitcher was cleared on Thursday after a shoulder injury knocked him out of action since May 22. Alvarez, 25, was off to a bad start in 2015 after the All-Star season he had a year ago.... Read More
Rangers Activate Martin Perez: Debut Friday
The Texas Rangers activated Martin Perez from the disabled list. He will make his season debut on Friday against the Houston Texans, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The left-hander has been making his way back from Tommy John surgery that he underwent early during the 2014 season. Perez, 24, will be on the rubber against... Read More
Jonathan Papelbon Wants Out Of Philly: '[Blank] Or Get Off The Pot'
Jonathan Papelbon wants to be traded out of Philadelphia, according to CSNPhilly.com The Phillies closer is in his last season of a four-year $50 million deal. Papelbon, 34, only has 14 saves on this season in part thanks to the Phillies only having 29 wins over 91 games. The right-hander has a stellar 1.60 ERA... Read More
NL Starting Lineup Revealed For 2015 All-Star Game
The National League starting lineup has been revealed for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday in Cincinnati. Andrew McCutchen will get the nod as the leadoff hitter for the NL. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder will provide speed and power to get it started for the NL. McCutchen has 12 HR, 56 RBI and a... Read More
Zack Greinke Named Starting NL Pitcher For All-Star Game
Zack Greinke has been named the starting pitcher for the National League during Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, according to MLB.com. Since Max Scherzer pitched on Sunday, the door was open for the starting pitching role for the NL. Greinke has been the hottest pitcher in baseball, and a solid selection for this coveted role at the... Read More
Dallas Keuchel Named Starting AL Pitcher For All-Star Game
Dallas Keuchel has been named the starting pitcher for the American League during Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, according to MLB.com. Keuchel was dominant with the Houston Astros during a breakout first half of the 2015 MLB season. The left-hander has an 11-4 record with a 2.23 ERA, which was second in the AL behind the... Read More
Yordano Ventura Returns Thursday: Pitches Against Rays
Yordano Ventura returned to the mound for the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, after nearly a month off with an injury. Ventura pitched well and secured the win, throwing 88 pitches (54 for strikes) over five innings, striking out four while allowing four hits, three walks and three earned runs. The right-hander was activated from the DL after... Read More
Alex Gordon Out Eight Weeks: Jarrod Dyson To Start
Alex Gordon will be out for eight weeks, after the Kansas City Royals outfielder was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his left groin. The injury occurred on Wednesday when the 31-year-old was attempting to track down a fly ball in left field. It appeared as if he barely hit the wall, but he... Read More
deGrom Throws 8 Scoreless In Win Over Giants
Jacob deGrom dominated the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday by pitching eight shutout innings en route to the New York Mets victory. Eric Campbell drilled a two-run homerun in the top of the ninth inning, which made the score 4-0 in favor of the Mets. New York Manager Terry Collins still decided to not give... Read More
Josh Harrison Out 7 Weeks After Thumb Surgery
John Harrison will miss up to seven weeks after the Pittsburgh Pirates utility underwent surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb, according to the Post-Gazette. The 28-year-old was placed on the DL Monday because of the injury he suffered on Sunday against the Cleveland Indians. Harrison’s return won’t come until... Read More
Jesse Hahn Won't Pitch Until Saturday: 'Slight' Discomfort In Pitching Elbow
Jesse Hahn’s next start has been pushed back to Saturday against the Cleveland Indians, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The Oakland A’s pitcher has been dealing with discomfort in his right elbow. The right-hander’s discomfort is “slight,” according to the Chronicle, so his Friday start will be pushed back one day. The A’s must... Read More
Bryant, Rizzo, Frazier, Pederson Make Up NL For Home Run Derby
The National League representatives in the 2015 Home Run Derby will be Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Todd Frazier and Joc Pederson. The Chicago Cubs send two players to the prelude to tradition every Monday before the MLB All-Star game. Rizzo has slammed 19 HR this season while the rookie, Bryant, has 12 HR after not... Read More
Pujols, Machado, Donaldson And Fielder Make Up AL Sluggers For Home Run Derby
The American League representatives in Monday’s MLB Home Run Derby will be Manny Machado, Josh Donaldson, Prince Fielder and Albert Pujols. It will be the fourth time Pujols competes in a Home Run Derby. Monday will be his first try as an Anaheim Angel (thrice he participated as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals).... Read More
