Share this: A mustachioed man was spotted in the Wrigley Field bleachers Friday taking in a Chicago Cubs game. But this wasn’t just any mustachioed man. The incognito fan watching the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers actually was a very poorly disguised Theo Epstein, the team’s president of baseball operations, who after the Cubs clinched the National League Central crown decided to celebrate by watching the game like everybody else. Epstein’s getup didn’t fool anyone, of course, leading to several hilarious photos of the former Boston Red Sox GM and his “disguise.” We’re not sure if Epstein ended up eating that hot dog, but we do know that Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer joined him out in the bleachers in what Epstein said might become
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Red Sox Vs. Yankees Lineup: David Price Looks To Continue Dominance On Mound
Share this: BOSTON — The Red Sox already have won two of their four games against the New York Yankees this series, and David Price will be trying to make it three. The left-hander is starting for the Red Sox on Saturday against the Yankees at Fenway Park, and he has a chance to extend his own winning streak to eight games. Price has a 2.16 ERA and 51 strikeouts over 50 innings in his last seven outings, however, he hasn’t fared as well against New York this season. Price is 1-2 with a 7.79 ERA in three starts against the Bronx Bombers. The rest of the Red Sox’s lineup remains pretty much unchanged from Friday, save for the addition of Andrew Benintendi.
Watch Tom Brady Throw A TD Pass To His Son At Michigan’s ‘Big House’
Share this: We’re sure Tom Brady is itching to rejoin his New England Patriots teammates, but he’s certainly making the most of his newfound downtime. As his team prepares for a Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, the suspended Patriots quarterback and University of Michigan alum made the trip out to Ann Arbor, Mich., where he’ll be his alma mater’s honorary captain Saturday in its game against Colorado. So, on Friday night, Brady decided to take his son to the famed “Big House” to show him around. That led to this awesome moment: TB12 throwing a touchdown pass to his son in the corner of the Michigan end zone. Now, that’s how you fulfill every young kid’s dream. (We like the post-TD dab,
David Ortiz Reveals How He Stays Calm Under Pressure In Big Situations
Share this: [embedded content] No one relishes the big moment quite like Big Papi. David Ortiz could be the best clutch hitter in Major League Baseball history, and his ability to come through in key spots stems from his ability to put everything into perspective. The Boston Red Sox designated hitter had a tough upbringing in the Dominican Republic, with violence and poverty being the norm in his neighborhood, so whatever happens on the diamond seems relatively minor in the grand scheme of life. “Let me tell you, man. When I was a kid, I’d be playing in my front yard, in front of my house, and all of a sudden there was a shooting going on, and you were looking at yourself just
Red Sox Notes: Clay Buchholz Bouncing Back At Perfect Time For Boston
Share this: BOSTON — It’s something that you never would have expected to hear after the first half of the season, but the Red Sox are getting accustomed to winning when Clay Buchholz is on the mound. Buchholz was 2-5 with a 6.35 ERA to start the season before he was relegated to the bullpen at the end of May. But since the right-hander has slotted back into the rotation in August after injuries to Steven Wright and later Eduardo Rodriguez, he’s been consistently good, winning all his decisions and giving up no more than three runs in five of his six starts. His last start against the Toronto Blue Jays was a dud, but Buchholz came up big Friday in a 7-4
Megan Rapinoe Escalates National Anthem Protest, Kneels With USA Soccer Team
Share this: As the debate over the role of politics and protest in sports rages, Megan Rapinoe has knelt deeper into the flames. The soccer star knelt during the playing of the “Star Spangled Banner” in protest of social injustice on Thursday Thursday prior to the U.S. women’s national team’s exhibition game against Thailand. Rapinoe, who knelt during the national anthem ahead of a club soccer game on Sept. 4, raised the stakes of her protest this time by doing so while representing her country. “I think ultimately I just went with what’s in my heart,” Rapinoe told ESPN after the game. “As of now I plan to keep kneeling,” she said. “I’m trying to kind of formulate a better plan and an
Dont’a Hightower Misses Third Straight Patriots Practice; Eric Rowe Also Absent
by Zack Cox on Fri, Sep 16, 2016 at 12:02PM 2,039 Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — It appears highly unlikely New England Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower will be healthy enough to play Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Hightower, who suffered a knee injury in the Patriots’ Week 1 win over the Arizona Cardinals, missed his third consecutive practice Friday. The 26-year-old team captain has appeared in all 16 games just once in his four-year NFL career, and injuries limited him to 12 games in each of the last two seasons. Cornerback Eric Rowe also was absent after injuring his ankle during Thursday’s session. Every other Patriots player, including tight end Rob Gronkowski, who did not play against the Cardinals, was present at practice. Thumbnail photo via Stew Milne/USA TODAY Sports Images More