Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he discussed Pete Rose with President Donald Trump at a meeting two weeks ago and he plans to rule on a request to end the sport’s permanent ban of the career hits leader, who died in September. Speaking at a meeting of the Associated Press Sports Editors, Manfred said he and Trump have discussed several issues, including Manfred’s … [Read more...] about Rob Manfred says he discussed Pete Rose’s status with Donald Trump and will rule on reinstatement
Astros star Jose Altuve asks out of leadoff spot to have more time to get ready to hit
Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot and into the second hole for the Houston Astros. The reason? He wanted more time to get ready to hit in the bottom of the first inning after coming into the dugout from left field. Altuve is playing left for the first time in his career after spending his first 14 major league seasons at second base. … [Read more...] about Astros star Jose Altuve asks out of leadoff spot to have more time to get ready to hit
NFL legend, analyst fawns over Texans’ draft pick
"This isn't my sleeper. ... I'm wide awake watching his film." … [Read more...] about NFL legend, analyst fawns over Texans’ draft pick
Jimmy Butler set to play for the Warriors in Game 4 of first-round playoff series against Rockets
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is set to play and in the starting lineup for Game 4 of Golden State’s first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after he sustained a pelvic contusion in a frightening fall during Game 2 on Wednesday and missed the next matchup. He participated in the morning shootaround earlier in the day and just needed to have a successful warmup to … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler set to play for the Warriors in Game 4 of first-round playoff series against Rockets
Tyler Glasnow is the latest Dodgers starting pitcher to hit the injured list
Right-hander Tyler Glasnow has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers with right shoulder inflammation in the latest setback for the defending World Series champions’ perpetually injury-plagued pitching staff. Glasnow went on the IL one day after leaving his second straight start early due to shoulder discomfort Sunday. He allowed two homers in the … [Read more...] about Tyler Glasnow is the latest Dodgers starting pitcher to hit the injured list