In the first week of 2023, there have been seven intriguing transactions (four free agent signings and three trades). Let’s take a look. Eric Hosmer The first baseman from South Miami, Florida signed a one-year deal worth $720,000 with the Chicago Cubs on January 4. He is joining his fourth Major League Baseball team following seven seasons with the Kansas City Royals (2011 to … [Read more...] about Seven MLB transactions to begin 2023
MLB All-Stars Darren O’Day and Dexter Fowler announce retirement
As we are nearing the 2023 Major League Baseball spring training, two Major League Baseball All-Stars announced their retirement this week. On Monday, side arm legend Darren O’Day of Jacksonville, Florida retired at the age of 40 according to TSN, and on Tuesday, centerfielder Dexter Fowler of Altanta, Georgia retired at the age of 36. Darren O’Day O’Day pitched 15 seasons of … [Read more...] about MLB All-Stars Darren O’Day and Dexter Fowler announce retirement
Edwin Rios and Justin Wilson signed to $1 million contracts
Two Major League Baseball players were signed to $1 million contracts over the weekend. The Chicago Cubs signed third baseman Edwin Rios to a one-year deal worth $1 million on Friday, and then the Milwaukee Brewers signed relief pitcher Justin Wilson to a one-year deal worth $1 million on Saturday. For Rios, he is joining his second Major League Baseball team after four seasons … [Read more...] about Edwin Rios and Justin Wilson signed to $1 million contracts
Cubs sign pitcher Michael Fulmer and Dodgers sign outfielder David Peralta
According to spotrac.com, the Chicago Cubs signed relief pitcher Michael Fulmer of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to an undisclosed contract and the Los Angeles Dodgers signed outfielder David Peralta of Valencia, Venezuela on Friday. For Fulmer, the Cubs will be his third Major League Baseball team following six seasons with the Detroit Tigers and one season with the Minnesota Twins. … [Read more...] about Cubs sign pitcher Michael Fulmer and Dodgers sign outfielder David Peralta
Top 5 On-Field Brawls in NFL History
Given that the vast majority of NFL games are spent tackling each other to the ground, bouncing opposition players off the field and bashing heads in no-holds barred collisions, witnessing actual fights, although always a likely possibility, is an occurrence few and far between in football. Unlike the fighting culture seen in sports such as ice hockey and baseball, the NFL has … [Read more...] about Top 5 On-Field Brawls in NFL History