Baseball’s exciting first half is over. The second half of a scintillating 2017 season in baseball awaits, and with it comes more Major League mystery. While some conclusions seem to be approaching foregone status, unanswered questions abound in the long season.
Baseball’s exciting first half is over. The second half of a scintillating 2017 season in baseball awaits, and with it comes more Major League mystery. While some conclusions seem to be approaching foregone status, unanswered questions abound in the long season.
With action set to return after the All-Star break, the Dodgers jump the Astros for the No. 1 spot on the latest MLB.com Power Rankings, while the National League Central-leading Brewers also impress.
BEDMINSTER, N.J. – Michelle Wie was ready to withdraw from the U.S. Women’s Open after a painful neck spasm flared as she prepared to return from a two-hour weather delay in Thursday’s first round. “I’m proud of myself,� said Wie, who originally hurt her neck two weeks ago during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. “I positioned myself OK.� Wie posted a 1-over-par 73. She was 3 over on the front nine before the weather delay, fought back with a pair of birdies, and then had to sit out for the long rain delay. When she was warming up on the range to return to play the final five holes, she aggravated her neck. “I hit one drive at the end that seized it back up,� Wie said. “I
COMERICA PARK FRIDAY, 7 p.m. RH Aaron Sanchez (0-2, 4.85) vs. RH Justin Verlander (5-6, 4.73) SATURDAY, 6 p.m. LH Francisco Liriano (5-5, 5.56) vs. RH Michael Fulmer (9-6, 3.19) SUNDAY, 1 p.m. RH Marco Estrada (4-6, 5.77) vs. RH Anibal Sanchez (1-0, 5.89) TV: Sportsnet RADIO: Sportsnet 590 The FAN KEY
It’s a “safe assumption” five-star forward Jontay Porter will reclassify, so he can play alongside heralded older brother Michael next season.
Source: Panthers’ Oher plans to report to camp
Chicago needed to address its struggling rotation, which is why the Jose Quintana deal makes sense, but money also played a very important role in the transaction.
The Chicago Cubs today acquired left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Eloy Jimenez, right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease, and infielders Matt Rose and Bryant Flete. Quintana is under club control through the 2020 campaign.
The Chicago Cubs today acquired left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Eloy Jimenez, right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease, and infielders Matt Rose and Bryant Flete. Quintana is under club control through the 2020 campaign.
