Dodgers pitcher Tommy John delivers against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 29, 1976, picking up his first win after undergoing the first famous medical procedure that would bear his name in 1974. (Wally Fong / Associated Press) Tommy John has endured the dreaded wait many times since debuting on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot … Read more
On Friday, 49ers G.M. John Lynch described talk of a potential trade that would send coach Kyle Shanahan to a team like the Bears “rather comical.” Frankly, it’s rather comical that anyone would think Lynch’s opinion on the subject matters. Lynch didn’t hire Shanahan. Shanahan hired Lynch. If Shanahan goes, chances are Lynch goes, too. … Read more
The Mets are bringing in former Yankees closer Clay Holmes on a three-year deal, and they plan on giving him a shot in the rotation If that doesn’t work out, New York plans on moving him into a setup role for Edwin Diaz SNY’s MLB Insider Andy Martino breaks down why the move is a … Read more
Eagles place Dallas Goedert on Injured Reserve with knee injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert, who missed three games earlier this year with a hamstring injury, is headed for Injured Reserve with a knee injury and will miss at least four more games. The news was first reported by … Read more
3 observations after George, KJ Martin help Sixers get a gritty win over Magic originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers gritted their teeth and earned a split against the Magic on Friday night in their two-game mini-series. Paul George and KJ Martin each played central roles in the team’s 102-94 victory at Wells … Read more
luis severino mets new york pitcher SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Athletics general manager David Forst said the team wanted to make a statement going into its new home. That was one the factors that led to its deal with Luis Severino. The 30-year-old Severino was formally introduced by his new club after finalizing a three-year, $67 … Read more
Cleveland wide receiver Kadarius Toney will be on the field on Sunday in Pittsburgh. The Browns announced that they have signed Toney and wide receiver Michael Woods II to the active roster from the practice squad. Toney has played in two games for the Browns this season but hasn’t caught a pass and has -4 … Read more
The Knicks’ bench is very thin this season. The team is currently ranked last in bench points per game, but luckily, there is help that has arrived and could add some much-needed depth to this group. Precious Achiuwa returned to the lineup during Thursday night’s 125-101 rout of the Charlotte Hornets. Out since the final … Read more
Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki will reportedly be posted during next week’s MLB winter meetings, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. His posting will open a 45-day window, which is expected to begin Tuesday, for MLB teams to sway the 23-year-old talent to sign when the international amateur signing period opens Jan. 15. Because Sasaki is younger … Read more
The knee injury Mecole Hardman suffered this week will keep him out for at least the next four games. Kansas City has placed Hardman on injured reserve, the team announced on Saturday. Hardman had previously been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Chargers. He’s caught 12 passes for 90 yards and taken five … Read more