A Howard Schnellenberger Trophy to boot adds a little kick to emerging Miami-Louisville rivalry
Take one step back and look at this epic rivalry trophy that is being introduced for the Miami-Louisville to honor the late, great Howard Schnellenberger.Howard Schnellenberger was important to Miami's rise as a program as he was to Louisville's.Although he did well at FAU, and Okl...
2023-07-25 05:55
MLB power rankings: The best road records through roughly 100 games
This week's MLB power rankings take a look at which MLB teams have been conquerors away from their home stadiums, ranking teams by their road records.When play begins on Monday, all MLB teams will be hovering somewhere around the 100-game mark of the 162-game season. With plenty of focus on...
2023-07-24 21:51
Cubs front office deserves an apology for Willson Contreras hysteria
The Chicago Cubs passed on re-signing catcher Willson Contreras, and he's not being placed on the trade block by the St. Louis Cardinals.At last year's MLB trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs had two players who could have fetched a return -- outfielder Ian Happ and catcher Willson Contre...
2023-07-24 08:46
MLB Rumors: Nolan Arenado trade condition, Padres open for business, AL East trade tactics
MLB Rumors: Padres ready to shop stars barring unforeseen turnaroundAs the trade deadline approaches, the buyer and seller markets are starting to become more distinct. Let's take a look at a team from the NL West, shall we?The San Diego Padres currently sit in fourth place with a 48-52 r...
2023-07-24 05:26
MLB Rumors: Cardinals excusing two more players from fire sale
Though the Cardinals make out to be clear sellers at the August 1 trade deadline, they recently just called two of their players off-limits.As other teams look to sink their teeth in the St. Louis Cardinals at the MLB trade deadline, the Cards have established some basic ground rules.For sta...
2023-07-24 02:55
MLB Rumors: Cardinals surprise trade, Braves-Ohtani package, Yankees-Royals trade
MLB Rumors: Yankees could target Royals C Salvador Perez trade to replace TrevinoIn yet another back-breaking blow for the New York Yankees, catcher Jose Trevino was ruled out for the season this past week, leaving the club who is tied for last place in the AL East with the rival Red Sox potential...
2023-07-23 23:15
Oli Marmol ejected after arguing strike zone with umpire
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol was not a fan of the strike zone during Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs, and he let the umpire know about it.On a nearly daily occurrence, MLB managers are not happy with the performance of the umpires, especially those standing behind home pl...
2023-07-23 07:15
MLB Rumors: Cardinals perfect Jordan Montgomery trade floated
The Cardinals are almost surely trading starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery before the deadline, and St. Louis might have a perfect partner.The only questions about the St. Louis Cardinals' trade deadline plans are where the pieces they send away will end up and what the Red Birds will get b...
2023-07-22 23:15
MLB rumors: Bryce Harper dictates Phils plans, Cards cut, Met on block
Bryce Harper's positional change could dictate everything about how the Phillies approach the trade deadline in just under two weeks.We're right in the thick of trade rumor season. Here's an afternoon look at everything to know in the MLB rumors world.Jose Quintana could be off ...
2023-07-22 04:45
MLB Rumors: Cardinals dance partner, Mets star off limits, Ohtani asking price
MLB Rumors: Mets active trade deadline won't involve off-limits Pete AlonsoIt's not necessarily a foregone conclusion that the New York Mets are going to be surprise sellers -- at least a surprise in relation to preseason expectations -- at the trade deadline. However, with each passing ...
2023-07-19 07:56
Juan Soto trade 2.0: What a Cardinals-Padres trade would look like
It's unclear if the San Diego Padres will sell at the trade deadline, but if they do, expect them to receive some calls about Juan Soto from the Cardinals.Juan Soto was acquired from the Washington Nationals just last season, but he's expected to test free agency after next season. Wit...
2023-07-19 04:22
A Braves-Cardinals trade to make after latest Eddie Rosario injury scare
The Atlanta Braves received an injury scare courtesy of Eddie Rosario. While it's unclear if an IL stint will be necessary, Rosario's hamstring issue is more evidence Alex Anthopoulos should trade for an outfielder.Rosario left the Braves last game against the Chicago White Sox with a ...
2023-07-18 22:22