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Meet The Newest Boston Red Sox: Rusney Castillo

Rusney Castillo will be a big part of the Red Sox's future. Photo Credit: AP

The recent surge of cuban players entering the major leagues and being successful when being acclimated to the major league competition has made top teams shell out a pretty penny to sign them and have them in the fold. The Boston Red Sox continued that trend with their latest player signing.

By: Michael Hanley

Tigers' Porcello Silences Yankees Bats as Detroit Beats New York.

Rick Porcello tosses a gem vs. the Yankees last night. Photo Credit: AP

The New York Yankees ran into one of the hottest pitchers in the American League Tuesday night as Detroit Tigers starter Rick Porcello (15-8) tossed eight stellar innings while yielding just two runs on nine hits as Detroit snapped the Yankees winning streak at 5 games with a 5-2 victory.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Yankees Ride Hot Offense To Fifth Straight Win

Pineda was solid in his start last night. Photo Credit: AP

The New York Yankees offense continued to cook as they belted three home runs in an 8-1 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. New York has now won five consecutive games which matched their longest winning streak of the season.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

McCann's Three Run HR Seals Sweep Of White Sox for the Yankees

McCann delivered for NY yesterday. Photo Credit: Brad Penner/USA Today

Despite Yankees closer David Robertson blowing a 9th inning save, Brian McCann walloped a 3 run shot just inside of the right field pole off Jake Petricka (0-3) giving New York a 7-4 win and series sweep over the Chicago White Sox.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Rams QB Sam Bradford Re Injures his ACL, Out For The Season

Bradford was having a good preseason. Photo Credit: Scott Kane/USA Today

Sad news for the St Louis Rams as Bradford tore his ACL after suffering the same injury last season. He now faces another very long road to recovery and murky future with the team that drafted him with the #1 pick coming out of Oklahoma in 2010.

By: Niqko Marshall

Oriole's Machado Likely Lost For the Season

Machado is a big loss for Baltimore. Photo Credit: Patrick Semansky/AP

The Orioles brilliant second half run to the top of the AL East suffered a setback with the news of their very bright and talented third baseman Manny Machado.

By: Michael Hanley

Phillips & Henry Goals Lead Red Bulls To Victory

Henry was brilliant in yesterday's win for NY. Photo Credit: MLS

Bradley Wright-Phillips and Thierry Henry scored two goals apiece in the 2nd half at Red Bull Arena on Saturday night as the New York Red Bulls (7-7-10) overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit defeating the Montreal Impact 4-2 (4-15-5).

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Prado's Big Day Propells Yankees to Win

Kuroda delivered a solid start for NY. Photo Credit: Richard Perry/NY Times

On a day at Yankee Stadium where Joe Torre’s number was retired and plaque unveiled in Monument Park, the Yankees rode the wave of emotions and past good memories defeating the Chicago White Sox 5-3.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Prado's RBI Single in the 9th Lifts Yankees to Victory

Martin Prado provided the game winning hit for NY. Photo Credit: AP

Martin Prado’s bases loaded walk off single in the 9th gave the Yankees a 4-3 come from behind victory over the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on Friday night.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

The Washington Nationals: What Was Behind Their Winning Streak?

Werth has been a spark for Nats red hot play. Photo Credit:Kathy Willens/AP

The Washington Nationals have been pegged with high expectations from the start of this season. For a good portion of this season, it looked as if the Nationals would be unable to live up to those expectations. As this month has progressed though, they came together as a unit and went on a ten game winning streak, playing their best baseball of the year. What was behind this recent surge by them? There are a couple of factors to this equation.

By: Michael Hanley

Richards was having a career year. Photo credit: Rich Gagnon/Getty Images

Though the Los Angeles Angels continued their winning ways on Wednesday night against the Red Sox, they suffered a loss in their starting rotation that will potentially make their road to a deep postseason run & a possible World Series title much more difficult to navigate and get to.

By: Michael Hanley

Why Brian Quick Will Have at Least 600 Yards Receiving for the Rams This Season

Quick looking for a breakout season. Photo Credit: Bob Donnan/ USA Today

I know for most of the Rams fan base, the Brian Quick train has shipped and sailed. But I believe in Brian Quick's third season he will be very productive in the Ram's offense this year.

By: Niqko Marshall

Is Sam Bradford Back?

Bradford looking sharp in preseason. Photo Credit: Scott Kane/ USA Today

Sam Bradford tore his ACL back in October in 2013 and made his first appearance back in game action last Saturday against the Green Bay Packers in preseason.

By: Niqko Marshall

Tyson Ross: His Rise To Padres Star Pitcher

Ross has been a huge surprise for the Padres. Photo Credit: USA Today

The San Diego Padres have had an underwhelming season so far to date, being stuck under the .500 mark and being out of the NL West Division title race altogether. They have continued to battle issues with a less than formidable offense that has left them scrapping for runs in most games. The pitching though has been a very bright spot for the club. The star that has risen in that regard is Tyson Ross, who has had a very interesting road to get to this point in his career.

By: Michael Hanley

Lou Piniella was legendary for his antics as a manager. Photo credit: AP

He stole 2nd base!! No, he literally has taken 2nd base and tossed it on the field.

No, this is not the work of a drunken streaker at a minor league game but these are some minor league antics. Antics or should I say passionate team management at its finest. Growing up playing baseball, I would have daydreams of hitting home runs and stealing bases that clinched division titles for my team, but secretly I was saving something for later, something later to imitate, something that was my secret favorite part of the game.

By: Omie D

Angel's Scioscia Speaks Out On Josh Hamilton's Struggles

Hamilton still looking for power. Photo Credit: Bob Levey/Getty Images



The Angels have continued to surge their way back to a tie atop the AL West with the Athletics but for all the success they have had so far this season, Los Angeles is still waiting on the power to come back into Josh Hamilton’s bat & start hitting like the slugger he use to be with the Texas Rangers. Angels Manager Mike Scioscia recently made his feelings known on Josh Hamilton & his lack of power to the press.

By: Michael Hanley

Ray's Cobb Stymies The Yankees

Cobb threw a gem last night for the Rays. Photo Credit: USA Today

The Tampa Bay Rays gave starting pitcher Alex Cobb plenty of early run support as they raced out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning eventually shutting out the New York Yankees 5-0 at Tropicana Field on Friday night.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

An Inside Look at The Future Stars of The Chicago Cubs

Baez one of many promising Cubs prospects.Photo Credit:Jerry Lai/USA Today

Though the Chicago Cubs are going through another tough season this year, with a 52-68 record to confirm that, there is however a sense of optimism growing within the organization and the fans. Its not for this current club they are watching, but the young, upcoming prospects that are zipping through the farm system and have the potential to put Cubs baseball back on the map. Who are these prospects you say? Take a look below at which prospects are making the most noise.

By: Michael Hanley

Yankees' Bullpen Suffers Meltdown in Loss to Orioles

Adam Jones' HR propelled Baltimore to victory. Photo Credit: Getty Images

The New York Yankees wasted five strong innings by starting pitcher Michael Pineda, who was making his first start since April 23rd, and could not deliver a victory for him in their loss to the first place Orioles.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Carlos Boozer Will Be Vital for the Lakers Next Season

Boozer looking to have a bounce back season. Photo credit: USA Today

With the departure of Pau Gasol, the Los Angeles Lakers will have to look to one of their newest acquisitions this offseason—Carlos Boozer.

By: Benjamin Felix Santos

King Felix having a season for the ages. Photo Credit: Getty Images

For many years, anyone who has followed baseball even remotely close knows just how special of a pitcher Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariner’s is. This season he is dominating the league in a way that has not been seen in a very long time, especially in the American League. The numbers he has posted this season warrant him being in the AL MVP award conversation and also winning it. By: Michael Hanley

What is Behind The Braves Dominance of the Nationals?

Kimbrel has been a Nats killer. Photo Credit:Charles LeClaire/ USA TODAY

The Atlanta Braves continued their dominance over their NL East division rival in the Washington Nationals last night with a 3-1 victory that clinched the series win for them. This series between the two teams has gotten so lopsided in recent years it is getting to a scary point for Washington. Why is Atlanta so good when the Nationals are there opponent? Find out below.

By: Michael Hanley

Can Winston lead FSU to another National Title? Photo Credit: USA Today

It is becoming that time again, college football is nearly ready to kickoff another season of wild and exciting games leading us to the national championship game in early January. Florida State is coming off a national championship season and are in the hunt again this year but who else will be in the mix? Time to fire up Omie D's Top 25 NCAA Football Rankings.

By: Omie D

Yankees Shutout By Cleveland

Kluber silenced the NY bats yesterday.Photo Credit: Norm Hall/Getty Images

After scoring ten runs and looking like world beaters in a win over Cleveland on Friday, the Yankees crashed back to earth as their bats were silenced in a 3-0 shutout.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Can The Marlins Sign Stanton To a Long Term Deal?

Will Stanton stay with the Marlins for the long term? Photo Credit: AP

The Miami Marlins have made it crystal clear this season that they have no intention of trading their budding superstar in Giancarlo Stanton. In fact, Marlins brass have intentions of trying to convince Stanton of staying in Miami for years to come with a new long term deal. For all the good intentions and effort they are putting into this initiative, just how realistic of a chance do they have of being able to keep Stanton happy enough to wanting to stay with the fish for many years to come?

By: Michael Hanley

Durant no longer on Team USA's roster. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Thursday evening news broke that Durant will be pulling from the USA team and will not compete in the FIBA World Cup saying he was mentally and physically exhausted.

By: Niqko Marshall

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Five St. Louis Rams to Watch In The Preseason Opener vs. The New Orleans Saints

Greg Robinson will make his Rams debut tonight. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Friday night the Rams host the Saints in the Edward Jones Dome for the preseason opener. The word on the Rams is that they plan on making a big leap this upcoming season and young group have been having a good training camp. Head Coach Jeff Fisher has stated guys such as Sam Bradford, Jake Long, and Scott Wells will not be participating in the opener for precautionary reasons. But nonetheless here are a couple Rams to keep an eye on.

By: Niqko Marshall

Inside The NY Mets: Young Pitching Leading The Way For NY

deGrom leads bright future for NY. Photo Credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Though the New York Mets are having an underwhelming season so far to this point, the real bright spot for the club is the emergence of their young pitching prospects starting to make an impact at the major league level. We will take a look at each picture and how they will fit into the plans for the Mets moving forward.

By: Michael Hanley

Yankees solve Verlander With Long Ball In Victory Over Tigers

McCann sparked Yankees to victory over DET. Photo Credit: Ray Stubblebine

Brian McCann’s tie-breaking solo blast into right center field bullpen in the 7th inning gave the Yankees the 2-1 lead over the Detroit Tigers which would stand up for New York.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Trout leading Angels to a big season. Photo Credit: Alex Gallardo/AP

The Angels have been one of baseball’s best teams in recent months thanks to a number of factors that have been working in their favor. Lets take an inside look at this red hot team from the left coast and see what makes this club so consistent and high performing.

By: Michael Hanley

The Winners & Losers of The MLB Trade Deadline

Will Price lead Detroit deep into the postseason? Photo Credit:USA Today

The trading deadline came and went, it did not disappoint in the sheer volume of trades that were made. Not all trades though made teams winners on this annual big event in baseball. We had our fair share of winners and losers after this trading frenzy. Just who were winners and losers? Find out below.

By: Michael Hanley

Pacers' Star Paul George Suffers Gruesome Leg Injury in USA Men's Basketball Scrimmage

George has a long road to recovery ahead. Photo credit: Getty Images

In the fourth quarter of Friday night's USA Men's inter-squad scrimmage, Paul George suffered a terrible injury. James Harden was pushing the ball in transition, and Paul George was looking to stop the play he went to contest the layup and landed wrong resulting in his leg snapping. Immediately all players apart of the game felt pain for George as he laid helplessly.

By Niqko Marshall

Red Sox's Ranaudo Stymies Yankees

Ranaudo pitched a gem in his first MLB start. Photo Credit: Jeff Roberson/AP

Anthony Ranaudo, a Freehold, New Jersey native called up from Triple A Pawtucket got the ball on Friday night and ended up tossing six innings limiting the Yankees to two runs on four hits for his first major league victory over the Yankees.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Harden and Parsons Have No Issues Between Each Other

Harden & Parsons on good terms. Photo Credit: Dan Lippitt/Getty Images

James Harden and Chandler Parsons are in Las Vegas getting ready to represent the USA Men's Basketball team for the World Cup. Of course, the media caught up with both to ask them about the recent back and forth between the two.

By: Niqko Marshall

Yankees Defeated By The Rangers

Colby Lewis pitched a gem last night. Photo credit: USA Today Sports

After erupting for twelve runs on twelve hits in a victory over the Rangers on Tuesday night, the Yankees were only able to muster two runs on four hits in a 3-2 defeat.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Athletics Bolster Rotation By Acquiring Lester From Boston

Can Lester lead Oakland to the W.S? Photo Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images

The Oakland A’s made it known through trading for Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel a few weeks ago, that they were putting all their chips toward the middle of the table and going all in to win the World series this season. Now they have added another ace like pitcher to what is becoming a rapidly improving rotation.

By: Michael Hanley

Robertson converted his 27th save. Photo credit:William Perlman/Star Ledger

The Yankees nearly blew a six run cushion lead but David Robertson got Adrian Beltre to fly out to deep left field preserving a thrilling 12-11 victory over Texas.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Rangers Rally Past The Yankees

Darvish rings up win vs. NY. Photo Credit:Thomas Campbel/ USA Today

The Texas Rangers rallied for four runs in the 5th inning wiping out a 2-0 deficit to defeat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night at Global Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Aaron Donald opening eyes at training camp. Photo Credit: Jeff Roberson

In the last few days, Aaron Donald has been the talk of training camp at Rams Park. He is catching the eye of every fan and spectator so far who has attended the opening days of camp.

By: Niqko Marshall

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