MESA, Ariz. — Cubs left-hander Cole Hamels says he’s prepared for “go time” and his first begin of the season Sunday in Texas. But don’t blame him if he’d like not less than a number of extra days in Arizona. “Shoot, I’ve been having a pretty good couple days here,” stated Hamels, who hit a third-inning homer off former Cy Young winner Rick Porcello on Monday night time – sooner or later after hitting the primary hole-in-one of his life throughout a golf outing with Cubs teammates. “Sometimes you don’t want it to end.” Hamels pitched round some visitors and allowed one run on Andrew Benintendi’s homer throughout a five-inning tune-up because the Cubs beat the Red Sox
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Jose Abreu on proper path heading into sixth season as White
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Having his longtime hitting guru Marcos Hernandez round this spring was a bonus for Jose Abreu. Abreu has all the time spoken effectively of Sox hitting coach Todd Steverson and assistant hitting coach Greg Sparks, however he’s not the one pitcher or hitter who leans on a personal teacher or one other voice within the group. For Paul Konerko, it was Mike Gellinger. For Abreu, it’s Hernandez, who goes again to Abreu’s taking part in days in Cuba. “Yes, absolutely,” Abreu mentioned via translator Billy Russo. “I had an concept about the way to do issues, however Marco found out the way to put these concepts into observe. It clicked with me and I used
Early Bears projections level at secondary
Mock draft season gained’t be as a lot enjoyable for followers this yr as a result of Bears’ lack of first- and second-round picks. The crew’s first choice, barring any trades, gained’t be till the 87th total decide within the third spherical, so most mock drafts gained’t even dare attempt to guess what's going to occur then up to now out. It’s already laborious sufficient predicting who’s going within the high 10. But some mock draft consultants nonetheless take their stabs at projecting past the primary two rounds, which implies getting an thought of what the Bears would possibly do. The most up-to-date got here Monday from Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller, who did a whole mock draft of
NFL Rumors: TV Special Was Considered For Rob Gronkowski’s Retirement Decision
It seems Rob Gronkowski and his group have been enthusiastic about taking a web page out of LeBron James’ guide. Gronkowski referred to as it a profession Sunday afternoon after 9 accolade-filled seasons with the New England Patriots. The 29-year-old took to Instagram to announce the choice, however a a lot grander stage reportedly was thought-about to ship the information. “The idea was kicked around that Gronk would have some sort of public television, or cable TV, PPV — I don’t know what form it would be,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter stated Monday on Mut & Callahan, as transcribed by WEEI. “I don’t know the main points, however I might inform you for a
Defenseman Duncan Keith the Blackhawks’ unlikely hero in OT
Duncan Keith turned out to be the Blackhawks’ unlikely hero Sunday in extra time. Keith carried the puck from his personal finish, beating Avalanche ahead Nathan MacKinnon within the course of, and lifted the Hawks to a 2-1 victory in opposition to Colorado on the United Center to maintain their playoff hopes alive. After falling onto his facet, the 35-year-old defenseman jumped again onto his skates and celebrated by elevating his arms above his head and screaming together with his eyes broad open. “I don’t score too many overtime goals, but MacKinnon was coming down, and I’m just trying to not get embarrassed there,” mentioned Keith, who has scored solely 17 game-winning targets in 14 seasons. “I just
Blackhawks D Erik Gustafsson thinks it is ‘type of insane’
Blackhawks defenseman Erik Gustafsson seen his two-year contract extension, which he signed final March, as his “last shot” at making it within the NHL. With the load of his $1.2 million cap hit on his shoulder this season, Gustafsson needed to indicate followers and himself that he deserved it. “Of course, I want to prove [I earned it this season],” Gustafsson mentioned. “I also wanted to prove to myself that I can play in this league and I can play for this team here … You see what people are saying, but it just goes in and out very quickly in my head. So it’s nothing I care about, but I wanted to prove to myself that
Alex Cora Confident In Red Sox’s Bullpen: ‘We’re Going To Be Fine’
The Boston Red Sox’s bullpen is about for the 2019 Major League Baseball marketing campaign and whereas questions encompass Tyler Thornburg and who the nearer can be, Alex Cora is assured in his group. Thornburg has struggled all spring and Ryan Brasier and Matt Barnes — the seemingly high two nearer candidates — have simply two saves between them. Brian Johnson has expertise as each a starter and reliever, and simply may go four-plus innings when known as upon. But regardless of the plethora of questions, Cora isn’t listening to the skin noise. “I think stuff-wise, we’re good,” Cora stated, through WEEI’s Rob Bradford. “There are sure guys that obvio... NESN.com