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This has been one of the most exciting MLB Hot Stove seasons in recent memory, with the Dodgers completely revamping their roster, the Padres, White Sox and Marlins making serious moves towards contention, and the Red Sox stealing two former NL West stars. The Dodgers, for example, have made more than 30 transcations in seven weeks, according to SB Nation, one which included sending starting outfielder and former MVP candidate Matt Kemp to a division rival. They also sent away an All-Star in his 20s in Dee Gordon. This after winning the division last season. So it's been an interesting winter. Still, there are a few teams with items still on their shopping lists. Here are four squads that can get better in the new year. Read More »
San Francisco — and future Michigan? — head coach Jim Harbaugh, Boston Red Sox left fielder Hanley Ramírez, Detroit Tigers DH Víctor Martínez, former Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge and NASCAR driver Greg Biffle are all celebrating birthdays today, Dec. 23. You have to wonder how being born two days before Christmas affected these athletes's gift-getting childhoods. That said, all can afford quite nice holiday seasons now. Here's what you need to know about this special crop on their special day. Read More »
The Chicago White Sox haven't made the playoffs since 2008. In that time, the American League Central Division has been mostly dominated by the Detroit Tigers, who built a divisional empire on the backs of Miguel Cabrera, Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer. A few months ago, the White Sox had two sellable assets: dynamic ace Chris Sale and AL Rookie of the Year Jose Abreau. Now, as Christmas approaches, they may be the Majors's most improved team. The White Sox continued their offseason assault this weekend by signing Melky Cabrera to a three-year deal worth $42 million, according to ESPN. The signing enhances one of last year's least-productive outfields and adds to a long list of quality players added since the World Series ended. In November, Chicago added power-hitting first baseman Adam LaRoche — who will probably DH — in a low-key, two-year deal. They them made a splash by snatching former New York Yankees closer David Robertson to a four-year, $46-million contract. The White Sox then traded for coveted Oakland Athletics starter and notorious mustache enthusiast Jeff Samardzija, giving Chicago a legitimate No. 2 starter behind Sale. The team also acquired reliever Zach Duke to help the bullpen and now has added to its outfield. Cabrera was an All-Star in 2012, the same year he was suspended for elevated testosterone levels. Read More »
The Game spoke to TMZ over the weekend and reminded us that the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers National League Division Series, currently tied 1-1, has some similarities to the infamous Bloods vs. Crips rivalry in L.A. Read More »
Last night, Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote the upcoming Ping Pong 4 Purpose tournament. During his segment, the host chose to have some fun with the pitcher and test his skills … by seeing if the athlete could knock an apple of his head with a baseball. Read More »
Meet one of the best young boxers across the globe. Learn his name now, before everybody is talking about him. Read More »
