Will Kendrys Morales Impact The Mariner's Offense?

Kendrys Morales back with the Mariners. Photo Credit: Elaine Thompson/AP

 

 

In the powerhouse that has been the AL West division this season, the Seattle Mariners are trying to stay afloat when it comes to trying to stay in contention within the division and in the wild card race. Their main issue that is hindering them  is the lack of offensive production from their overall lineup. This afternoon, Seattle made a trade to try and address that very issue.

 

By: Michael Hanley

Rams Primed To Make A Big Splash This Season Pt.1

  Can the Rams get over the hump? Photo Credit: Pat Lovell/USA Today Sports

 

Many people have viewed the St. Louis Rams as a team on the rise. After consecutive seven-win seasons, they are looking to make a splash into the upper half of the league and finally become a playoff team in the third season under Jeff Fisher. Following the draft in May the Rams have set a good foundation on offense to be successful heading into the 2014 season.

By: Niqko Marshall

Rockets' Young Players Show Potential in NBA Summer League

  Nick Johnson showing off his unlimited potential. Photo Credit: Getty Images

The Houston Rockets showed a lot of potential from its young players in the most recent NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Last night the Rockets lost to the Kings 77-68 in the summer league championship. Though they fell short of victory, the Rockets got great production all summer from the likes of Dontas Motiejunas, Isaiah Canaan, and Nick Johnson.

By: Niqko Marshall

Joaquin Benoit: The Next Padre To Leave Town?

 

Benoit leaving SD? Photo Credit: Chris Humphreys/USA Today Sports 

 

Joaquin Benoit has been dazzling for the San Diego Padres so far this season coming out of their bullpen. His consistency in his performance from game to game have not only been eye catching to the Padres team and front office, but to other teams as well. Benoit has grabbed the attention of some contending teams  who are looking to add bullpen help for the stretch run. Who are those teams? Find out below.

 

By: Michael Hanley

The Newest LA Laker: Jeremy Lin

 

How will Jeremy Lin fare in LA? Photo Credit: Scott Halleran/Getty Images

 

Despite being unable to land LeBron James or Carmelo Anthony, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to acquire Jeremy Lin from the Houston Rockets.

By:  Benjamin Santos

Red Bulls Unable To Closeout San Jose

 

 

Lenhart powered SJ to a draw vs NY. Photo Credit: Fox Sports

 

The Red Bulls were 5 minutes away from reaching the .500 mark until Steven Lenhart bulleted home a shot past a diving Luis Robles into the right corner of the net tying the match at 1-1, a mark at which the game would end with vs. San Jose.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Is Matt Kemp's Tenure in LA Coming To An End?



Kemp reportedly not happy in OF position change. Photo Credit: USATSI

 

 

The logjam at the outfield position for the Dodgers has been very much debated and noted throughout this season so far. One of those outfielders fighting for a permanent spot out in the outfield, Matt Kemp, made some waves recently with not what he directly said but what his agent, former major leaguer Dave Stewart, said to Fox Sports baseball insider Ken Rosenthal about his client’s desire to return to centerfield.

 

By: Michael Hanley

Ellsbury Lifts Yankees To Win Over Reds

Ellsbury powered NY to victory. Photo Credit: NY Post/Charles Wenzelberg

 

Jacoby Ellsbury’s two run home run into the short porch in right field off starting pitcher Mike Leake in the fifth inning broke a 2-2 tie and ultimately turned out to be the difference in the game as the Yankees went on to beat the Reds 4-3 in their first game coming out of the All Star break.It was Ellsbury’s seventh round tripper of the season and a very timely one at that for New York.

By: Sunil Sunderraj