These 20 players will shape NL East raceThese 20 players will shape NL East race
If you can believe it, Opening Day is only two weeks away, and we’re previewing each division every Wednesday. This week: The National League East.
Day: March 14, 2018
Which new faces in new places will thrive in 2018?Which new faces in new places will thrive in 2018?
Astros starter Gerrit Cole is one of 10 players who should get a big boost from a change of scenery in 2018.
This isn’t what AJ McCarron was expecting out of free agencyThis isn’t what AJ McCarron was expecting out of free agency
AJ McCarron’s first dip into the free-agency waters has not gone exactly as planned. The top quarterback prizes — Kirk Cousins (Vikings) and Case Keenum (Broncos) — and middle prizes — Teddy Bridgewater (Jets), Sam Bradford and Mike Glennon (both Cardinals) — are all signed or set up to be signed in the coming days. McCarron is still waiting for the right offer, but it’s unlikely to be a starting one, with the Bills the only team that would seem in the market for that and little interest being reported between the two sides. The former Bengals signal-caller, who won his grievance against Cincinnati last month that allowed him to test the market, now may be back to square one. On Wednesday, WEEI.com
Top 20 players who will shape NL East raceTop 20 players who will shape NL East race
If you can believe it, Opening Day is only two weeks away, and we’re previewing each division every Wednesday. Baseball is an individual sport masquerading as a team one, so we’ll be previewing each division by counting down the 20 most pivotal players in the division. These aren’t necessarily the best players. They’re just the ones whose 2018 performance will be most vital to their teams’ success this season, and seasons moving forward. And to keep it balanced, we’ll pick four from each team.
Tiger Woods is all business at Bay Hill this weekTiger Woods is all business at Bay Hill this week
ORLANDO – Floodlights covered the driving range just before dawn Wednesday morning at Bay Hill. A small crowd gathered near the far West end of the practice area where three former No. 1-ranked players were working side by side. Tiger Woods was closest to the spotlight at the end of the range, whacking away in a gray sweater and black warmup pants. Adam Scott hit balls to his immediate right with Rory McIlroy right of Scott. When Woods abandoned his post around 7:15 a.m. to head to the first tee for his Arnold Palmer Invitational pro-am round, McIlroy intercepted him. Woods was a few paces away following a brief chat when McIlroy raised his voice to let him know he’d heard about his 129.2 mph
Warriors’ Thompson out with fractured thumbWarriors’ Thompson out with fractured thumb
Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has a fractured right thumb, and league sources told ESPN he is expected to miss up to two weeks.
Power Rankings: Arnold Palmer InvitationalPower Rankings: Arnold Palmer Invitational
Tiger Woods makes his return to Bay Hill for the first time since winning the event in 2013, but other golfers may have a better chance to win.
Phils get look at new ace Arrieta in pen sessionPhils get look at new ace Arrieta in pen session
Newly-signed Phillies ace Jake Arrieta threw his first bullpen session in a Philadelphia uniform Wednesday, and told reporters that he hopes to make his team debut in a Minor League game on Saturday.
Arrieta tosses first Phillies bullpen sessionArrieta tosses first Phillies bullpen session
Newly-signed Phillies ace Jake Arrieta threw his first bullpen session in a Philadelphia uniform Wednesday, and told reporters that he hopes to make his team debut in a Minor League game on Saturday.
Power Rankings: Best and worst case for every MLB teamPower Rankings: Best and worst case for every MLB team
Can the Astros repeat? Will the Yankees bash their way to the top? Is this the year for Clayton Kershaw in the postseason? We break down all 30 teams ahead of the 2018 season.