The Houston Astros are still atop of the American League West standings. However, pitching is a top priority for the Astros and so is exploring a variety of offensive additions. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, multiple people familiar with Houston’s thinking believe that the club is interested in Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes. As Rome mentions, the … [Read more...] about Astros Need Lineup Help, Zeroing in On Power-Hitting Infielder
Archives for July 2024
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/23/24
Today’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Waived/injured: OL Carter O’Donnell Atlanta Falcons Signed: OT Julién Davenport Carolina Panthers Activated from PUP: WR Jalen Coker, Chau Smith-Wade Cincinnati Bengals Placed on NFI: OT Trent Brown Green Bay Packers Signed: QB Jacob Eason Waived: LS Peter Bowden Houston Texans Reverted to IR: WR Jared Wayne Released from IR: WR … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 7/23/24
Committee Hopes Fewer Players Will Opt Out of Postseason Games
While it is not the reason for the college football playoff expansion, the committee hopes fewer players will opt out of postseason games. With more games, and more opportunities to go play, there is a hope that even the elite level players will stay for the games. Postseason Games New CFP executive director Rich Clark met with the media at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte on … [Read more...] about Committee Hopes Fewer Players Will Opt Out of Postseason Games
Introducing the ACC to Cal and Stanford Football
In the new world order of college sports realignment, there are a lot of introductions needed. So, it is time for introducing the ACC to Cal and Stanford football. They were two of the foundational members of the old Pac 12 conference and now they are preparing to head east…a lot. The Bay Area Tandem Cal and Stanford are a package deal. As the Pac-12 melted down over the last … [Read more...] about Introducing the ACC to Cal and Stanford Football
2024 Big 12 Win Totals Predictions Part 2
On Monday, Last Word rolled out the first part of our Big 12 win totals predictions for the 2024 season. Now we turn our attention to the rest of the conference. It is in this half we find two teams who have to hurdle double-digit wins to cover their totals. With the talent gap razor thin for most of the conference, is there someone worth laying hard-earned money down on to win … [Read more...] about 2024 Big 12 Win Totals Predictions Part 2