SAN DIEGO (AP) — Bruce Bochy isn't quite done managing after all. Bochy might have just retired after a decorated 25-year career in the dugout with San Diego and San Francisco. But he is already embracing a new challenge: Trying to guide his native France to the next World Baseball Classic in 2021. The French national team will try to qualify next year for its first WBC. Bochy … [Read more...] about Former Padres, Giants manager Bochy to manage French team
What did Titans coach Mike Vrabel learn from Texans QB Deshaun Watson in 2017?
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Texans versus Titans will have a family feel with the Kelly brothers
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Astros lose three players in Rule 5 draft
All three players were automatically added to their new club’s 40-man roster. They must remain on the 26-man active roster throughout the 2020 season. If they are removed at any point, the players must be returned to the Astros. … [Read more...] about Astros lose three players in Rule 5 draft
With extra roster spot, teams test options at Rule 5 draft
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Major league teams are getting an extra roster spot in 2020, and clubs went fishing for options at the Rule 5 draft Thursday. The Detroit Tigers selected right-hander Rony Garcia from the New York Yankees with the first pick at the winter meetings draft of unprotected minor leaguers. Eleven players were selected during the major league portion, and clubs must … [Read more...] about With extra roster spot, teams test options at Rule 5 draft
MLB's winter meetings turned into the Scott Boras show
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A mostly dreary winter meetings lacking spectacular swaps will be remembered as the Scott Boras show. Baseball's most prominent agent dominated each of the three full days of meetings with a nine-figure contract, deals for Stephen Strasburg, Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon that totaled $814 million. Just two trades were announced: The San Francisco Giants … [Read more...] about MLB's winter meetings turned into the Scott Boras show
Texans DT D.J. Reader earns NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination
Houston Texans defensive tackle D.J. Reader impact goes far beyond the gridiron. On Wednesday, the NFL announced his nomination for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. The award is given out for service done in the community. Previously, J.J. Watt won the award for his efforts in aiding Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Similar to Watt’s patch he dons for the award, … [Read more...] about Texans DT D.J. Reader earns NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination
How will the Texans respond after the Broncos beating?
The Houston Texans had the rug pulled out from under them when the 4-8 Denver Broncos blasted them 38-24 at NRG Stadium. It was an unexpected result after Houston earned a big win over the New England Patriots 28-22 in Week 13 on Sunday Night Football. Very few expected the Texans to lie down the next week to a team starting a rookie quarterback in his first career road … [Read more...] about How will the Texans respond after the Broncos beating?
2 former Texans indicted on charges of defrauding NFL's health-care plan
Two former Houston Texans players have been indicted on charges of defrauding the NFL’s health-care plan. According to USA TODAY’s Kevin Johnson, former Texans safety C.C. Brown and defensive back Fred Bennett were among 10 former NFL players a federal grand jury charged with defrauding the NFL’s Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan — the retiree health … [Read more...] about 2 former Texans indicted on charges of defrauding NFL's health-care plan