Major League Baseball is facing a serious dilemma with online threats directed at its players and their families. Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cade Povich was the second MLB player this week to reveal a horrifying threat directed at his wife from a disgruntled fan on social media. The left-handed pitcher posted …
Read More »This day in sports history: Francis Ouimet becomes first amateur to win US Open; Steelers make NFL debut
Francis Ouimet, known by many as the “father of amateur golf,” forever changed the game when, on Sept. 20, 1913, he defeated two of the sport’s top players at the time for his first and only major victory, becoming the first amateur to win the U.S. Open. Ouimet, who was …
Read More »Diamondbacks' Brandon Pfaadt appears to read Bible before taking mound in Game 7 of NLCS
Before he took the mound for the biggest game of his life, Brandon Pfaadt went back to his roots. The rookie was tabbed as the Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting pitcher for Game 7 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night, so no one can blame him for being nervous. …
Read More »'Shark Tank' investor Robert Herjavec pokes fun at Shohei Ohtani rumors after viral flight
A plane people thought Shohei Ohtani was on was actually occupied by a shark on “Shark Tank.” Internet users found out a plane was headed from Anaheim, where Ohtani played his first six seasons, to Toronto Friday night after a report circulated Ohtani’s free agency decision was “imminent.” Thousands of …
Read More »New Orioles stadium lease heading to a vote next week, Maryland Gov. Moore says
A long-term agreement between the Baltimore Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority for a new lease at Camden Yards is moving forward for a vote by state officials next week, Gov. Wes Moore and the team have confirmed. The agreement is slated to go before the Maryland Stadium Authority on …
Read More »Rachel Balkovec, first female manager in minor leagues, named Marlins director of player development: reports
Rachel Balkovec continues to break glass ceilings in Major League Baseball. Balkovec became the first woman to become a minor league manager in 2022 when she got the job with the New York Yankees’ Single-A affiliate Tampa Tarpons. Now, she will be headed south for a nice promotion with the …
Read More »ESPN MLB analyst says there's 'zero chance' he's watching network's NHL coverage during playoff baseball
ESPN MLB analyst Ben McDonald caught some flak for his reaction to the network’s promotion of one of the first NHL games of the season between the Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers. McDonald was on the call for the National League Wild Card Series between the Chicago Cubs and San …
Read More »Bad Bunny appears to sit during 'God Bless America' at Yankee Stadium: report
Bad Bunny came under scrutiny as he appeared to remain seated during “God Bless America” at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night during a playoff game between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays, according to a report. TMZ Sports first obtained the photo that appeared to show the Grammy …
Read More »Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler makes MLB postseason history with record performance in Wild Card clincher
Two rookie starters made their postseason debut in the Bronx on Thursday night, but only one made MLB history in the end. New York Yankees flamethrower Cam Schlittler didn’t just deliver the performance the home team needed to reach the ALDS, but one Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora called …
Read More »Philadelphia suffers miserable sports night in city's first 'triple loss' in over four decades
Philadelphia residents should stay as far away from the lottery as possible. Three of their local sports teams were in action on Thursday night, at one point all playing at the same time. They all lost. Arguably the most important game was the Phillies’ National League Division Series game against …
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