More. That’s the four-lettered theme of this baseball season in Chicago. We want extra from the Cubs, who didn’t meet their excessive requirements final season. We want extra from the White Sox, who haven’t seen a lot progress on the big-league stage the final a number of seasons. More playoff video games from the North Siders, who dipped a single toe into postseason baseball final season and misplaced a wild-card sport. Hell, extra World Series appearances from the Cubs, whereas we’re as regards to extra. And from the South Siders, extra dialogue in regards to the precise video games this season and fewer deal with subsequent season and the season after. More consideration on what must be accomplished
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Cubs 2019 preview: why Kyle Hendricks cannot cease speaking to
But critically: “Hendo?” Come on, man. A “Hendo” spits streams of tobacco juice like a human fireplace hose. A “Hendo” stands on the sector in entrance of a crowd of 40,000 and adjusts his protecting cup like no one’s watching. A “Hendo” leads together with his instincts, wears a minimal of 10 days’ scruff on his face and has the serene composure of a rabid badger. That’s the nickname Cubs beginning pitcher Kyle Hendricks chooses to put on throughout the again of his jersey throughout baseball’s annual Players’ Weekend? Is one thing flawed with “the Professor” — merely one of the excellent monikers in all the main leagues? Well, yeah. Hendricks, 29, a Dartmouth graduate (in economics modified
Bruins Captain Zdeno Chara Dedicates 200th NHL Goal To His Father
Zdeno Chara added to his legendary career Saturday night. The Boston Bruins captain scored his 200th career NHL goal in the Bruins’ 7-3 victory over the Florida Panthers. Chara is just the 22nd defenseman in NHL history to score at least 200 goals. After the game, the 42-year-old dedicated his historic goal to his father. “I’d like to dedicate this goal to my dad,” Chara said. “He brought me to hockey and was always very supportive, always teaching what to do, how to train.” To hear what else Chara had to say, check out the clip above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Brad Marchand Is Latest Bruin To Earn 90-Plus Points In Single Season
Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand has had quite the season, with 90 points (31 goals and 59 assists) under his belt so far. And with eight games still left in the season, he likely is not done adding to those numbers. Marchand now joins the likes of Joe Thornton (2002-03) and Glen Murray (2000-01) as just a handful of Bruins to earn 90-plus points in a single season. The last person to achieve the feat for the Bruins was Marc Savard, who did so in the 2006-07 season. For more on Marchand, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.
MLB Rumors: Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals Close To Club Record Contract
The 2019-20 Major League Baseball free agency class won’t be as star-studded as we once imagined. Paul Goldschmidt is closing in on a five-year contract extension with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to multiple reports. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal was the first to report the news Thursday. A source told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold that Goldschmidt’s deal will be worth around $ 130 million, making the veteran first baseman the highest-paid player (by annual salary and total contract) in Cardinals history. According to Goold, the extension will start after 2019, when Goldschmidt is slated to earn $ 14.5 million, and ext... NESN.com
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Reacts To Mid-Game Spat With Celtics’ Marcus Smart
Things got heated between Celtics point guard Marcus Smart and 76ers center Joel Embiid less than one minute into the second half of the Celtics’ 118-113 loss to the Philadelphia on Wednesday. Smart took a tumble in the paint after running into a pick set by Embiid, colliding with his seemingly outstretched elbow. The Celtics point guard shoved Embiid to the ground in response, and sparks went flying between the two teams. Smart received a Flagrant 2 for the push and was ejected from the game. Embiid, however, received a technical foul and was allowed to remain in the game. (You can watch the play here.) Embiid expressed his frustrations... NESN.com
Phillies Legend Expects Bryce Harper To Be Booed In Philly (Just Like He Was)
Fans in the City of Brotherly Love will treat Bryce Harper like one of their own. Philadelphia Phillies legend Mike Schmidt predicted Monday that Bryce Harper will receive boos from fans at some point during his tenure with the team. Schmidt told the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Matt Breen all Philly sports stars occasionally receive boos, even elite ones like himself. “He won’t have a problem (meeting fans’ expectations) because he’s all the things they want in a player,” Schmidt said. “He doesn’t do anything that they won’t like. He’ll run into walls for you. He’ll sign autographs for you. He’ll talk to the media. He’ll say the ri... NESN.com