‘Hiro ball: Tanaka hogs spotlight, beats Sale

Published: 04/28/2017 @ 04:00 am

Masahiro Tanaka got the best of an exquisite pitchers’ duel against Chris Sale in a Thursday night thriller at Fenway Park, leading the Yankees to a 3-0 victory over the Red Sox. Neither team had an extra-base hit. Tanaka was machine-like with his efficiency, firing a three-hit shutout that required just 97 pitches. The sinkerballer walked none and struck out... more

Bills trade back to 27, draft CB Tre’Davious White

Published: 04/28/2017 @ 04:00 am

Many who follow the LSU program thought White would declare himself eligible for the 2016 NFL draft last year, but he elected to return for his senior season at Death Valley. When his college career was over White had 47 straight collegiate starts under his belt in the one of the most competitive conferences in the country. His 34 pass... more

Buffalo Bills make another trade to land WR Jones, nab OL Dawkins in 2nd round

Published: 04/29/2017 @ 04:00 am

The Bills armed themselves with extra draft capital following their move down the board on day one of the draft Thursday night. On day two they used the very asset they acquired from their trade with Kansas City to move seven spots up the board to land WR Zay Jones with the 37th overall pick. Buffalo moved up by parting... more

5 Bills thoughts from the 2017 NFL draft

Published: 04/30/2017 @ 04:00 am

NFL personnel executives always strive to get starters with their top three picks. At face value the Bills top three draft choices look capable of pushing for starting roles. Tre’Davious White will likely push second-year cornerback Kevon Seymour for a starting role on the boundary. Zay Jones is a legitimate candidate in the battle for the top job opposite Sammy... more

Rhinos cruise to a 4-0 win over Charlotte

Published: 04/30/2017 @ 04:00 am

The Rochester Rhinos enjoyed their best 90 minutes of the season en route to a 4-0 landslide victory over the Charlotte Independence. Christiano Francois had two assists and drew a penalty in the win where there were four different goal scorers. The Rhinos and Independence were locked in a stalemate in the first 20 minutes, with each team splitting possession... more

Buffalo Bills relieve GM Doug Whaley of duties

Published: 04/30/2017 @ 04:00 am

A statement released Sunday morning from Terry Pegula reads, “After a thorough review of our football operations over the past several months, Kim and I informed Doug this morning that we will be moving in a new direction. We have enjoyed working with Doug. He is a good person and we want to thank him for his work and commitment... more

Thor exits in Mets’ rough loss in series finale

Published: 05/01/2017 @ 04:00 am

Anthony Rendon began the day without a homer and only five RBIs in 22 games this season. But his career performance helped lead to a record-setting day for the Nationals’ offense in a 23-5 victory over the Mets on Sunday afternoon. The Nats’ 23 runs were the most in Nationals/Expos history, and their 23 hits and seven homers were the... more

Yanks fall short vs. O’s to conclude strong April

Published: 05/01/2017 @ 04:00 am

Mark Trumbo and Welington Castillo contributed big hits in a three-run 11th inning as the Orioles rebounded from another late bullpen collapse, snapping the Yankees’ four-game winning streak with a 7-4 victory on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Trumbo delivered the go-ahead hit off reliever Bryan Mitchell, who had returned to the mound after an unorthodox shift to first base,... more

Yankees have best record in the American League

Published: 05/02/2017 @ 04:00 am

The New York Yankees dominant pitching and clutch hitting now finds the ball club tied for first place in the American league with a 15-8 record (.652 WPCT). Strong Pitching Sits Down Red Sox It’s pretty obvious that the main contributors in a resulting two game sweep against arch rival Boston Red Sox were Luis Severino and Masahiro Tanaka. After... more

What they’re saying: 2017 NFL Draft reactions for the Bills

Published: 05/02/2017 @ 04:00 am

Check out the instant analysis on the Bills 2017 draft picks from NFL reporters around the country… Instead of taking Patrick Mahomes as the quarterback of the future, they moved down 17 spots in the first round, allowing Kansas City to make the pick. They received a third-round pick this year and a future first-rounder for the move down. Buffalo... more

Mets ride 5-run 4th to beat Braves in opener

Published: 05/02/2017 @ 04:00 am

Michael Conforto provided early indication this night might be a little different for Julio Teheran and then he further frustrated the Braves ace during a five-run fourth inning that gave the injury-depleted Mets a much-needed lift in claiming a 7-5 win at SunTrust Park on Monday night. Mets.com: Read More more

Yanks fall to Blue Jays in series opener

Published: 05/02/2017 @ 04:00 am

Ryan Goins homered and drove in four runs to support another strong effort from Marco Estrada as the Blue Jays defeated the Yankees, 7-1, in the opener of a three-game series on Monday at Yankee Stadium. Goins slugged a two-run shot in the second inning and connected for a rare two-run sacrifice fly in the sixth. Chris Coghlan and Jose... more

Bills decline to pick up 5th-year option on Sammy Watkins

Published: 05/03/2017 @ 04:00 am

It was a decision in which Buffalo took all the time they were allotted, but just hours before the league deadline the Bills declined to pick up the fifth-year option on the rookie contract of Sammy Watkins. Bills head coach Sean McDermott explained the decision in a team statement. “Sammy and I have had good conversations about this decision,” McDermott... more

Outfield of dreams: Unit’s 5 home runs power Yanks

Published: 05/03/2017 @ 04:00 am

Aaron Judge went deep twice to claim the Major League lead with 12 homers and Brett Gardner also hit a pair of dingers, powering the Yankees to an 11-5 victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday evening at Yankee Stadium. Judge claimed the American League lead with a solo shot in the third off Toronto starter Mat Latos, then muscled... more

Reyes’ 5 RBIs lead way in Mets’ 20-hit rout

Published: 05/04/2017 @ 04:00 am

While backing Jacob deGrom’s shaky start at the expense of their old friend, Bartolo Colon, on Wednesday night at SunTrust Park, the Mets received a career-high-tying five RBIs from Jose Reyes and guaranteed themselves a winning road trip with a 16-5 victory over the Braves. Mets.com: Read More more

Rhinos game this weekend postponed

Published: 05/04/2017 @ 04:00 am

Water is affecting the Rochester Rhinos this weekend. Their road game in St. Louis has been postponed due to flooding. St. Louis FC plays in a stadium near the Meramec River. That river connects with the Mississippi River which is experiencing historic flooding. WHEC: Read More more

Yanks rally to top Jays, sit alone in 1st place

Published: 05/04/2017 @ 04:00 am

Chris Carter flared a soft game-tying single over the drawn-in infield and Didi Gregorius pushed the go-ahead run across with a single back to the mound, fueling a seventh-inning rally that helped the Yankees to an 8-6 victory over the Blue Jays on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. With the win and the O’s loss to the Red Sox, the... more

Mets-Braves postponed, will be rescheduled

Published: 05/05/2017 @ 04:00 am

The Braves experienced their first rain delay at SunTrust Park when play was halted with two outs in the top of the fourth inning of Thursday night’s game against the Mets. Play was not resumed, and the game was postponed and will be rescheduled for later this season. A date has not yet been set. Mets.com: Read More more

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