Share this: Trevor Bauer just couldn’t put down his drone, and it might cost his team dearly. The Cleveland Indians announced Friday that Bauer — the Game 2 starter for the American League Championship Series — would miss his his start due to a laceration to his pinkie finger on his throwing hand. Trevor Bauer lacerated his pinky on the outside of his right hand repairing a drone according to Antonetti. — Nick Camino (@NickCaminoWTAM) October 14, 2016 The plan, for now, is to have Bauer pitch Game 3 in Toronto against the Blue Jays, while Cleveland will move up Josh Tomlin to pitch Game 2 on Saturday night in Cleveland. Thumbnail photo via Ken Blaze/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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David Ortiz’s Final Game Prompts Overwhelming Reaction From Sports World
Share this: BOSTON — It seems impossible to fathom, but David Ortiz’s playing days officially are over. The Cleveland Indians made sure of that Monday night at Fenway Park, defeating the Boston Red Sox 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep in the American League Division Series and thus end Ortiz’s 20-year major league career. In typical Big Papi fashion, Ortiz went out in style, returning to the field well after the game had ended to salute the Fenway Faithful. It was an iconic moment for the 40-year-old slugger, and news of his final farewell spread across the internet. While his teammates showed their gratitude for Ortiz in the clubhouse after the game, the rest of the sports world took to Twitter to thank Big Papi for one
Martellus Bennett Calls Wearing Patriots Uniform ‘A Dream Come True’
by Zack Cox on Sun, Oct 9, 2016 at 10:29PM 6,937 Share this: Martellus Bennett enjoyed yet another highly productive game Sunday, catching three touchdown passes from Tom Brady in a blowout win over the Cleveland Browns. After the game, Bennett shared on Twitter just how much fun he’s having this season as a member of the New England Patriots. Playing for the @Patriots has been a dream come true. Proud to wear the Red. Silver. And Blue looks great with my skin complexion btw… — Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) October 10, 2016 The outspoken tight end has been New England’s most prolific pass-catcher through five games, leading the team in both receiving yards (314) and receiving touchdowns (four) and ranking second behind wide receiver Julian Edelman in catches (21).
Live At Cask ‘N Flagon: Boston Fans’ Reaction To Patriots, Red Sox Games
Share this: 3:40 p.m.: Applause from fans at the bar as Chris Hogan returns to the field for the Patriots. He was questionable to return after suffering a head injury. Chris Hogan and Rob Gronkowski now both are over 100 yards receiving today. — Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) October 9, 2016 3:28 p.m.: Touchdown Browns. Charlie Whitehurst finds Connor Hamlet for the score, making it 30-13. The failed two-point conversion gets a few cheers from the crowd. 3:13 p.m.: Brady’s return is going smoothly for the Patriots, who hold a comfortable 23 point lead late in the 3rd quarter. High-fives for days here at Cask ‘N Flagon. 2:57 p.m.: Martellus Bennett scores his third TD of the game. The Patriots are now up, 30-7. A lone Cleveland fan in the bar does not
Kevin White Injury: Fantasy Waiver Wire Replacements For Bears Star Entering Wee…
Share this: Chicago Bears wide receiver Kevin White is headed to injured reserve with an ankle injury that could sideline him for “an extended period of time.” #Bears WR Kevin White going on IR with severe high ankle sprain that resulted in fractured fibula. — Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) October 5, 2016 #Bears players expect the ankle injury suffered by #Bears WR Kevin White to keep him out an extended period of time, I'm told. More bad news — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 5, 2016 White wasn’t a dominant player for fantasy teams through the first four games of the season, but he does have a lot of talent and potential as a former No. 6 overall draft pick. He also was playing a large role in Chicago’s passing
Walt Weiss Steps Down As Rockies Manager After Four Seasons With Club
Share this: Walt Weiss will not return for a fifth season as Colorado Rockies manager. Weiss stepped down from his position as Colorado’s skipper, according to a statement released Monday by the Rockies. His contract expired at the conclusion of the 2016 season. The Rockies went 283-365 in his four seasons at the helm. They went 75-87 and finished in third place in the National League West this season, representing their best finish since Weiss took over before the 2013 campaign. Walt Weiss told me that he met yesterday with #Rockies owner Dick Monfort about his strained relationship with GM Jeff Bridich. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) October 3, 2016 Weiss said the relationship “wasn’t healthy, wasn’t productive.” He discussed possible compromises w/Monfort, but ultimately stepped down. —
NFLPA Won’t Pursue Deflategate Appeals After Consulting With Tom Brady
Share this: It appears we officially can say goodbye to Deflategate. The drama basically has been for a while after Tom Brady decided not to appeal the U.S. Court of Appeals’ decision to reinstate his four-game Deflategate suspension in the offseason, but the NFL Players’ Association still had the option to pursue further legal action in the case. But the NFLPA tweeted Sunday shortly before Brady’s suspension expired at midnight that it is done after talking with Brady. After consultation with Tom Brady and our appellate counsel, we have decided to not pursue additional appeals in this matter. — NFLPA (@NFLPA) October 3, 2016 So there you have it, folks: Deflategate is history. And now it’s on to Cleveland, with TB12 ready to awaken. Thumbnail photo via Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY Sports