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

Dodgers Add Infield Depth By Acquiring Darwin Barney From Cubs

Barney adds depth to LA infield. Photo Credit:Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images 

  

Defense, has been something the Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled with mightily at times during this season. This afternoon LA made a trade to help shore up their middle infield defense & add depth.

By: Michael Hanley

SF Giants Upgrade Rotation By Acquiring Jake Peavy From The Red Sox

Can Peavy help SF to the playoffs? Photo Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images

 

The San Francisco Giants have been seeking a way to improve what has been just an average overall performance from their starting rotation this season. A starting rotation ERA of 3.59 has been part of the reason why they have been unable to create any gap between themselves and LA in the NL West standings.This afternoon they have made a move to try and change that.

 

By: Michael Hanley

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

NBA: New Orleans Pelicans Acquire Tyshawn Taylor

Tyshawn Taylor is now a Pelican. Photo credit NBA. 

by J.T. 

With the recent injury to starting PG Jrue Holiday, the New Orleans Pelicans acquired Tyshawn Taylor.

NBA: Celtics, Thunder and Grizzlies make a deal

Courtney Lee and Jerryd Bayless swap teams. Photo
credit NBA 

by J.T.

This week the Celtics, Thunder and Grizzlies made an under the radar deal. The big deal in the NBA was the Bulls/Cavs swap, but I think this could be beneficial for all teams involved.

NBA: Bynum Trade To Chicago For Deng Leaves More Questions

Andrew Bynum traded to Chicago for Luol Deng. Photo credit Chicago Tribune 

by +Rodney Fisher 

After all the rumors that circulated around Andrew Bynum since he was suspended by the Cleveland Cavaliers he has now been officially traded to the Chicago Bulls for three future draft picks and Luol Deng.

MLB: Chicago White Sox Fire Sale

by Chad Jones

Kenny Williams of the Chicago White Sox.

Rick Hahn & Kenny Williams were extended this offseason, inheriting a roster with overpaid Free Agents, virtually no farm system & failed draft selections. The White Sox are one of the loan Front Offices that continues to besmirch advanced statistics. Basically, Money Ball represented a new way of thinking, an analytic process that has further evolved, and engulfed 28 other Front Offices. Building an MLB Roster now requires statistical reverence, albeit it's applied to varying degrees across baseball. But not for the Chicago White Sox, who are traditionalists in the truest sense. 

NBA: Dallas Mavericks Draft Message "Stay Tuned"

by Rodney Fisher

Rick Carlisle talks 2013 NBA Draft. Photo credit Rodney Fisher

“We knew it was going to be an unpredictable night”, says Rick Carlisle in regards to the 2013 NBA Draft.

The Dallas Mavericks approached their first lottery pick in years in typical fashion. Trade down and keep cap room. Draft moves again signify the franchise’s goal to stick to their plan they started after winning their first NBA title, get a big free agent. With rumors of Dwight Howard not staying in LA and the weak draft prospects, the Mavs worked the phones.

One-on-One With Jason Terry

by Rodney Fisher

Jason Terry has only spent one season with the Boston Celtics and now finds his name mentioned in trade rumors along with the head coach that brought him to town. After winning a NBA championship in 2011 with the Dallas Mavericks, avenging a 2006 loss to the Miami Heat, his eight year run with the team he loved came to an abrupt end when owner Mark Cuban decided to get ahead of the new collective bargaining agreement culture of today's NBA.

We had the chance to speak with Jet about trade rumors, Jason Kidd, The Finals, Dallas Mavericks, and his own head coaching aspirations.

Darrelle Revis Traded To The Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The New York Jets have decided to part ways with Darrell Revis. He has been traded to the Tampa Buccaneers for their 13th pick in the upcoming draft on April 25th  and a conditional 4th round pick in 2014.

Revis is seeking a new deal, but reportedly is happy with the trade to Tampa Bay. He is currently the highest paid defensive back in history.

More details to follow...

Inside the Percy Harvin and Anquan Boldin trades tonight at 8pm CST / 9pm EST

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Alex Smith traded to KC Chiefs

Dallas Mavericks should hold fast as NBA trade deadline approaches

As the the NBA trade deadline approaches, rumors involving the Dallas Mavericks ambitions to trade dominated much of the talk among media members during All-Star weekend in Houston. Mark Cuban was even approached by Maverick fans

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Kevin Garnett fields questions about trade rumors; "I live or die green all day"

The interview session for the 2013 NBA All-Star practice turned into the Kevin Garnett trade rumor mill as reporters from Boston grilled the 17 year pro.

"Do I need to call

OKC Thunder's big mistake: Not starting James Harden over Russell Westbrook

Now that we have finally started the 2012-13 NBA season, who would have predicted during last June's finals that Dwight Howard and Steve Nash would be Lakers, Ray Allen would be in his green for red in Miami, and that James Harden would be in a Houston Rocket uniform.

The Harden trade has so far been the most surprising trade this season. What was OKC thinking?

James Harden traded to Rockets

That is correct. Yahoo! Sports is reporting a trade of 6th man James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Houston Rockets. Thunder will receive Kevin Martin and rookie Jeremy Lamb. More details to follow...

Video: Philadelphia 76ers introduce Andrew Bynum

 Andrew Bynum gets formally introduced to 76er media and fans today. 

NBA Sources: Dwight Howard to Lakers

NBA Sources: Dwight Howard to Lakers - ESPN