Major League Baseball announced the finalists in each league for the Silver Slugger Award. The award was first given out in 1980 and is given to the best offensive players in each league. Major League managers and coaches decide who the finalists are going to be, and there’s typically three per position in both leagues. The Baltimore Orioles had three nominees: utility … [Read more...] about Bringing home the hardware: Rutschman, Santander and Henderson named Silver Slugger finalists.
Backstrom steps away from Caps and hockey
Washington Capitals center and assistant captain Nick Backstrom has decided to step away from Capitals and hockey, the Capitals announced today. Backstrom stated that his stepping away from the game is because of an on going injury situation. Backstrom while healthy throughout most of his career had hip resurfacing surgery last summer and missed most of the season last … [Read more...] about Backstrom steps away from Caps and hockey
Ravens Stand Ground at Deadline
The NFL trade deadline ended yesterday, and while several teams were buyers and sellers, the Ravens stood pat failing to work out a deal before the 4 P.M. deadline. The Ravens had been linked to several players most notably Titans running back Derrick Henry, Giants running back Saquon Barkley, and Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter. But as the trade deadline neared … [Read more...] about Ravens Stand Ground at Deadline
Navy Football Prepares to Head to Philadelphia to Take on Temple
Following a bye week, the Navy Midshipmen prepare to head to Philadelphia to take on the Temple Owls (2-6). The game will kick off at 2 pm EST at Lincoln Financial Field. Saturday’s game will be the 18th all time meeting between the two schools as Navy currently leads the series 9-8. Navy has won each of the last three games. Temple might be without their starting … [Read more...] about Navy Football Prepares to Head to Philadelphia to Take on Temple
Message to Ron: Run the Dang Ball
Sixteen. That’s the number of rushing attempts the Washington Commanders had against the Philadelphia Eagles yesterday. The team rushed for a total of 84 yards which equates to 5.25 yards per attempt. Seems pretty good, doesn’t it? It’s inconceivable to me that this team only ran the ball 16 times, yet Sam Howell dropped back to pass 52 times. That is an absolute ridiculous … [Read more...] about Message to Ron: Run the Dang Ball