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No Return Call for A-Rod for 4 Months

No Return Call for A-Rod for 4 Months

If the Yankees had chosen to return Alex Rodriguez to the line-up Sunday along with Derek Jeter, they would have had four of the top 20 active career players on the field. Curtis Granderson announced he was back Thursday with

Tebow Physically Better Than Drafted Tight Ends

Tebow Physically Better Than Drafted Tight Ends

If the New England Patriots did have an idea they might lose their dominant tight end duo of Rob Gronkowski (injury) and/or Aaron Hernandez, they may have a better physical prospect in Tim Tebow than they might have picked up

7 Shutouts Saturday; 4 by 1-0 Scores

7 Shutouts Saturday; 4 by 1-0 Scores

On June 14, Breitbart Sports reported on the five shutouts of the evening after a decade of runs per game dropping by 0.78. Saturday the pitchers were even more dominant, as seven teams were shut out. Elias Sports reported via

Detroit Arena: All Cost, No Benefit

Detroit Arena: All Cost, No Benefit

Detroit is bankrupt, but Republican Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Detroit’s Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr are going forward with a plan to finance a taxpayer-funded arena. Michigan’s taxpayers are expected to pay $444 million for the stadium.  Based on being

1st Place Dodgers Best Team in Baseball

1st Place Dodgers Best Team in Baseball

The Dodgers have gone from 9 1/2 games back to first place in exactly one month by putting the best team in baseball on the field. Carl Crawford has returned from injury to step into the leadoff role, and Monday

Auburn Mourns Loss of Barber

Auburn Mourns Loss of Barber

AUBURN – When the students go home for the summer the population here drops to just over 30,000, and on Sunday many of them mourned the loss of Korvotney Barber, the leading rebounder (347) and statistically the greatest defensive player

2 Perfect Throws Keep Arizona in 1st

2 Perfect Throws Keep Arizona in 1st

The Los Angeles Dodgers used another dominant performance to win 9-2 over the Nationals to temporarily move into a tie for first place, but the Diamondbacks moved back in front by a 1/2 game hours later on great defensive throws.

Dual Lawsuits Escalated Against NCAA

Dual Lawsuits Escalated Against NCAA

The growing war between trial lawyers seeking huge payouts and sports centered on college games this weekend as NCAA spokeswoman Stacey Osburn Saturday said litigation was not appropriate in concussion cases. The action occurred the day after attorneys asked to

Hoops Options Grow for Wounded Veterans

Hoops Options Grow for Wounded Veterans

Wounded Veterans have been able to compete in wheelchair basketball in events like the Warrior Games this summer (photo from Marines vs. Navy/Coast Guard game), and now some with lower limb amputations may even be able to compete and win

Injury-Free AL Central Projections

Injury-Free AL Central Projections

If every player in the AL Central had been healthy the first half, the Indians would likely be within a half game of the Tigers for the AL Central lead. Detroit benefited from a healthy first half, while Cleveland’s catcher

Injury-Free AL East Projections

Injury-Free AL East Projections

The New York Yankees would have likely improved by three games in the first-half if every team had been healthy. That would move them from their current fourth place ahead of the healthier Orioles and Rays to second place and

Injury-Free AL West Projections

Injury-Free AL West Projections

If everyone was healthy in the American League West the Texas Rangers would likely be in first place. Third baseman Jeff Baker and pitchers Colby Lewis, Ross Wolf, Neftali Feliz and Alexi Oquando all had limited playing time while the

Injury Free NL West Projections

Injury Free NL West Projections

If the Dodgers had Stephen Fife (2.74 ERA in 13 career starts) in the rotation the entire season, and had Yasiel Puig, Scott Van Slyke and Hanley Ramirez (pictured) in the line-up all year, they would be 10 games above

Injury Free NL Central Projections

Injury Free NL Central Projections

Chris Carpenter (pictured) hit 94 mph with his fastball while throwing 38 of 54 pitches for strikes in his first rehab start the day before the All-Star game. If he is called up to the majors within the month it

Injury Free NL East Projections

Injury Free NL East Projections

The Nationals will get a huge boost from both Ross Ohlendorf being on the mound more and Wilson Ramos (pictured) finally being able to catch most days as he seems back 100% after knee surgery. However, even if every NL

Playoff Projections with Healthy Dodgers, Yankees

Playoff Projections with Healthy Dodgers, Yankees

The Yankees and Dodgers should be the biggest beneficiaries of players getting in a full second half of action after missing much or all of the first half. The following are playoff projections if the All-Star break stats were adjusted

10 MLB Players Who Can Lead Second Half Surge

10 MLB Players Who Can Lead Second Half Surge

Breitbart Sports calculated which players will help their teams the most if they get in a full second half. Breitbart Sports calculates which players will help their teams the most if they get in a full second half. If Derek

Braves' McCann Replaces Freeman on All-Star Roster

Braves' McCann Replaces Freeman on All-Star Roster

Dodgers’ rookie Yasiel Puig has received more votes than any other player in the history of the final fan All-Star vote except for Freddie Freeman. Unfortunately for Puig, his vote occurred the same year as Freeman. And when it was

Minor Slows NL Central's Attempt to Make History

Minor Slows NL Central's Attempt to Make History

The Atlanta Braves’ Mike Minor stopped the NL Central from finishing Saturday with the top three teams in the league, something that no team has ever done. The Cincinnati Reds led 2-1 in the fifth inning with a chance to

Pirates Stay Humble, Fans Loyal

Pirates Stay Humble, Fans Loyal

PITTSBURGH – Jeff Locke talked humbly to three reporters in the locker room Friday quietly saying, “the important thing” is trying to help the Pirates win the next game.  On the way up the steps for batting practice manager Clint

Pirates Beat Mets 3-2 in 11

Pirates Beat Mets 3-2 in 11

PITTSBURGH – In the Breitbart Sports photo above, Gonzalez Germen delivers the pitch Friday that was grounded up the middle for a game-winning single in the 11th inning to give the Pirates a 3-2 win over the Mets. Andrew McCutchen