Share this: The Pirates had an underwhelming 2016 season, finishing five games under .500 and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2012. No player symbolized Pittsburgh’s regression more than All-Star center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Well, as it turns out, the Pirates actually considered trading McCutchen before the Major League Baseball non-waiver trade deadline, major league sources told FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal. The Pirates, who traded All-Star closer Mark Melancon to the Nationals before the July 31 deadline, reportedly discussed a separate blockbuster with Washington involving McCutchen. Sources told Rosenthal the potential McCutchen deal fell apart due to the large number of moving parts. It’s unclear whether the Pirates and Nationals will revisit their discussions this offseason, though Rosenthal notes it’s unlikely given
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NFL Trade Rumors: Browns’ Hue Jackson Slams Door On Joe Thomas Chatter
Share this: Hue Jackson couldn’t have been any clearer Monday. The Cleveland Browns head coach said point blank the team has no plans to trade Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas. This comes one day after ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio, citing a source with knowledge of the situation, reported that a trade involving Thomas is possible this season. “We. Are. Not. Going. To. Trade. Joe. Thomas.” — Hue Jackson — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 24, 2016 Thomas, who was selected third overall in 2007, has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of his nine seasons. The 31-year-old still is considered one of the best left tackles in the NFL, so he’d almost certainly draw plenty of interest if the Browns decided to make a move. Unfortunately
MLB Waiver Trade Deadline Live: Latest Rumors, News, Completed Deals
Major League Baseball’s waiver trade deadline — the last day for teams to make deals that would allow newly acquired players to be eligible for the postseason — was Wednesday. There usually aren’t many high-profile players moved on this day, and Wednesday wasn’t much of an exception. A few contenders added smaller pieces, but nothing major happened. You can review our live blog of the day’s happenings below. 12:15 a.m.: The Los Angeles Dodgers apparently thought about bringing back a former Cy Young Award-winning pitcher. 10:50 p.m.: The Boston Red Sox might have gotten the best deadline day a... NESN.com
Seven Worst Trade-Deadline Deals In MLB History Remind Teams What Not To Do
Share this: Major League Baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline is rapidly approaching, marking one of the most exciting times on the MLB calendar. Contenders and pretenders reveal themselves, careers are changed, and the course of history is altered. OK, maybe that last one is a bit of a stretch, but the one thing we know is that come Monday, the baseball landscape will forever be changed. For some, the trades made by Monday will seal their fate this season one way or another. For others, whatever is done will have repercussions, both good and bad, for years to come. We decided to take a closer look at the negative side. Enjoy — or shield your eyes from — this trip down memory lane. Click for the
MLB Trade Rumors Live: Latest Updates, News As Deadline Drama Heats Up
Share this: 7:40 p.m.: The Baltimore Orioles got some pitching help in the form of Wade Miley. 3:45 p.m.: Bad news, Chris Sale suitors. I've now heard twice today that the odds of Chris Sale getting traded are "less than 5 percent." White Sox seem more curious than serious — Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 31, 2016 3:41 p.m.: It appears the Rangers have emerged as a front-runner for Lucroy. Texas is not on Lucroy’s no-trade list. Source tells me Lucroy to Rangers is in "final phase." I know more than anyone that no deal is done before its done. — Will Carroll (@injuryexpert) July 31, 2016 3:13 p.m.: The Red Sox still are in the market for relief pitching and also could be interested in acquiring a right-handed bat, sources told
2016 NHL Trade Deadline: Five Rental Players Teams Should Gamble On
The NHL trade deadline is a little more than two days away, and many of the best rental players for teams to target still are available. Let’s take a look at five rental players worth gambling on for a playoff run. You’ll notice the lack of a defenseman on this list, and that’s because the market for blueliners among pending unrestricted free agents is quite thin. Eric Staal, Center, Carolina HurricanesStats: 63 GP, 10 G, 23 A, 33 PtsAge: 31Contract: $ 8.25 million, UFA on July 1 The Hurricanes are in an interesting spot. They were expected to be among the wor...
FIFA Emergency Committee sets 8 September deadline for NFF
© Getty Images Following the decision by the FIFA Emergency Committee, FIFA has today, 3 September 2014, sent a letter to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirming that the NFF will be suspended with immediate effect should there still be persons claiming to have been elected to NFF positions on 26 August 2014 and occupying their offices on Monday, 8 September 2014 at 08.00 (Central European Time). The decision follows events linked to the NFF general assembly held on 26 August 2014. While the said general assembly was duly convened by the NFF Executive Committee to adopt a new roadmap leading to the NFF elections, some members proceeded to hold elections in the absence of the NFF President, who