Cubs’ Ben Zobrist’s possible Sunday: meet with media, then sit

The phrases “hurry up and wait some more” sound about proper. With Chicago’s sports activities desk all set for Ben Zobrist’s anticipated return to the large leagues Sunday in opposition to the Brewers at Wrigley Field, anticipation is understandably excessive. The 38-year-old former World Series MVP — who have to be formally activated by Saturday night time as a way to be eligible for the postseason — has been on unpaid go away since early May, tending to household points amid a pending divorce. But there’s a reasonably good probability Zobrist, a swap hitter who is best from the left facet, will watch from the bench Sunday as his crew faces Brewers lefthander Gio Gonzalez. It

Ben Watson’s Patriots Return Brought Smile To This Fellow

FOXBORO, Mass. — Stephen Gostkowski entered final week because the second-oldest participant on the New England Patriots’ roster behind quarterback Tom Brady. He’s now the third-oldest following the return of a well-known face to Foxboro: 38-year-old tight finish Ben Watson. Gostkowski, 35, is one among simply six Patriots gamers who have been round for Watson’s first stint in New England, which lasted from 2004 via the 2009 season. After stints with the Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, Watson reunited with the staff that drafted him final Friday, signing a one-year deal to assist the Patriots offset the lack of Rob Gronkowski. “I just remember walking in when I was a rookie, and I was like, ‘Man, that dude looks

Cubs’ Ben Zobrist and spouse Julianna file for divorce in Cook

Former World Series MVP Ben Zobrist of the Cubs, who has been on private depart from the group since final week, filed for divorce Monday in Cook County circuit court docket, in line with court docket data. His spouse, Julianna, additionally individually filed Monday with the court docket. The Cubs haven't disclosed the rationale for Zobrist’s depart from the group, which started May 8, and group officers on Tuesday mentioned his timeline stays indefinite. “I texted with him the other day, reminded him how much I care about him,” supervisor Joe Maddon mentioned, “and how much we miss him.” Julianna Zobrist, knowledgeable singer who has sung the nationwide anthem at Cubs video games and sang God Bless America

Ben and Ashley’s The Knot Profile Page

It appears Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has renounced his rambling ways. Earlier this week, news of his engagement to a local physician's assistant named Ashley Harlan became public. We had a hard time believing the news at first, but then we stumbled upon the profile Ashley created for her and Ben's future, unholy matrimony on the popular wedding site The Knot, and it looks pretty legit.