During Sunday’s broadcast of the Colorado Rockies-Los Angeles Dodgers game, announcer Vin Scully honored Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez, who was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning at the age of 24. “Talking about the late Jose Fernandez.
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley turned an easy play into a highlight reel play Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. Down 3-1 in the top of the fourth inning, Rockies pitcher Tyler Chatwood hit a weak grounder to Utley,
The last go-round for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully begins on Monday night. The 88-year-old Scully has narrated some of the most memorable moments in baseball history since he began his career calling Brooklyn Dodgers games in 1950. Here are some of his signature calls.
Former NFL quarterback and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow signed a minor-league baseball contract with the New York Mets.
Thursday, it was announced former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. “Fox & Friends” cut to Fox Sports 1’s “Undisputed” for a reaction to the breaking news from host Skip Bayless, who called
Tebow Mania is back in the Big Apple. ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter broke the news Thursday on ESPN Radio’s “Mike and Mike” that former NFL quarterback and football analyst Tim Tebow has signed a minor league deal with the
Tim Tebow showcased his hardball talents in front of scouts from 28 major-league teams on Tuesday.
Kansas City Royals center fielder Jarrod Dyson took a home run from Miami Marlins left fielder Christian Yelich Thursday night. In the bottom of the first inning, Yelich crushed a hanging curveball to center field. Dyson raced back and tracked
Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis did not want the same fate as Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista when dealing with Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor. On Thursday, Odor slid into Kipnis while cleanly trying to break up
Early in August news broke that former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow looked to kick start a new professional sports career by trying out for Major League Baseball and now it has been revealed that more than 20 MLB teams plan to send representatives to Tebow’s August 30 workout session.
Cleveland Indians rookie center fielder Tyler Naquin accomplished something rarely seen in a big league game Friday. Just after teammate Jose Ramirez tied up the game 2-2 on a solo shot, Naquin sent a deep fly ball to right field
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo flashed some leather Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Brewers. In the fifth inning, Brewers outfielder Keon Broxton popped up a foul ball to the first base side. Rizzo ran over to the ball that was
A sports columnist for the Washington Post lit into recently released Washington Nationals pitcher Jonathan Paplebon saying that because he supports Donald Trump and the Second Amendment he doesn’t reflect the interests of local fans.
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow is now contemplating a future in baseball. The soon to be 29-year-old, who was an All-State baseball player in Florida his junior year of high school, will be working out for all 30 MLB teams
ESPN commentator and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow may be looking to jump to a different pro sports league with plans to hold a tryout for Major League Baseball teams, his agents report.
During the Monday night “SportsCenter” broadcast on ESPN, host Scott Van Pelt reacted to New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez’s announced end to a polarizing 22-year career. While Rodriguez put up Hall of Fame numbers in his career, his legacy
On Monday’s broadcast of “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to the belief that New York Yankees designated hitter and third baseman Alex Rodriguez deserves to be in the MLB Hall of Fame, despite using steroids in his
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim left fielder Ji-Man Choi had a chance at a three-home run night Thursday, but Oakland A’s left fielder Coco Crisp was not having it. Tied at five in the fifth inning, Choi sent a deep
In what many feel is a surprise move, the Los Angeles Dodges traded three young pitchers to the Oakland A’s. Now set to don Dodger Blue are outfielder Josh Reddick and pitcher Rich Hill.
Commissioner Rob Manfred told ESPN Radio’s Mike & Mike that MLB is considering limiting the number of relief pitchers that can be used in a game and that he favors such a restriction.
For the first time in five years, an NFL franchise is more valuable than the usual soccer juggernauts of Europe. The Dallas Cowboys now lead the world with an overall value of $4 billion despite their championship drought. Forbes’ annual
The Tenors sang the Canadian national anthem at the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday in San Diego, CA, but with a little twist. Instead of singing, “With glowing hearts we see thee rise. The True North strong and free,” the Tenors sang,
As Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game commences Tuesday night in San Diego, starting pitcher Chris Sale says the cancer death of Tony “Mr. Padre” Gwynn made him quit smokeless tobacco forever.
During Saturday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants pitcher Jake Peavy turned to argue with an umpire after a pitch. Giants catcher Buster Posey tossed the ball back to the mound at the same time Peavy turned his head,
Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully gave an American history lesson Monday during the team’s 4th of July broadcast against the Baltimore Orioles when he shared some interesting and fun facts about the Declaration of Independence. Follow Trent Baker on Twitter @MagnifiTrent
On Thursday, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim infielder Jeffrey Marte lost grip of the baseball bat during an at-bat against the Oakland A’s. The errant bat connected with MLB umpire Paul Emmel’s head, leaving him bloodied and in need of
On Wednesday, Washington Nationals pitcher Joe Ross sent a foul popup down the right field line in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium, and the ball glanced off Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley’s glove. Adrian Gonzalez was there to save the
In a stunning reversal for major professional sports leagues in America, the once taboo Sin City will likely host the NHL’s 31st franchise, perhaps the NFL’s Raiders, and maybe an MLB team in the not so distant future.
As President Barack Obama’s time as president is coming to an end, he sat down with former New York Yankees great Derek Jeter of The Players Tribune for some tips on retirement. Obama then took a shot a Jeter, making
TEL AVIV – The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Dean Kremer Tuesday, marking the first time an Israeli signs a contract with a Major League Baseball team.
The city of San Diego installed sharp rocks set in concrete underneath and alongside a freeway underpass close to Petco Park. At the time, city officials told residents they put the rocks there to chase away the homeless because locals complained of feeling unsafe walking in the area. Now a different story has emerged.
Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully went on a rant about socialism in Venezuela Friday during the team’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, saying it is “failing to work.” “Socialism failing to work — as it always does —
A fan at Citizens Bank Park made an incredible catch at Thursday’s Philadelphia Phillies-Toronto Blue Jays game. Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar fouled off a pitch into the stands along the right field sideline. The fan reached out and grabbed the ball
U.S. Customs has reported the seizure of some $680,000 in counterfeit championship rings representing most of the major North American sports leagues.
Major League Baseball suspended Cleveland Indians outfielder Marlon Byrd for 162 games on Wednesday for taking a banned substance.
Before his game Monday against the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians first baseman Mike Napoli met with a fan who was holding a sign asking for “a hug and a homer” before she starts her chemotherapy the next day. In the
Houston Astros star outfielder George Springer made what will go down as one of the top plays of the 2016 season. With two outs and nobody on during the first inning of Thursday’s game in Chicago, White Sox first baseman
ESPN Radio host Dan Le Batard reacted Thursday on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” to the lack of Hispanic managers around Major League Baseball after the firing of Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez. Le Batard said the lack of Hispanic managers around the league stems
[LANGUAGE WARNING] Major League Baseball’s controversial home run king Barry Bonds is outraged after a video of students from his daughter’s school singing a song with the N-word surfaced. Bonds posted his disgust on his Twitter account along with the link
Major League Baseball meted out swift and severe discipline to players involved in Sunday’s unpleasantness between the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays.
