Monthly Archives: February 2018

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler has undergone a series of injections to get back to full health following a stress reaction in his right arm that cut his 2017 season short. Wheeler told the New York Post that he was using the prescription medicine Forteo in an effort to strengthen the bone. "You…

The Orlando Magic have traded starting point guard Elfrid Payton to the Phoenix Suns for a 2018 second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and several other media outlets. The pick will be the second-most favorable pick between the Memphis Grizzlies, Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat pick in the second round this year, according to Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel. Payton has been playing his best in 2018…

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye, and their own protected 2018 first-round pick to the Lakers in exchange for Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr., according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This was well-needed for a Cavs team that’s been withering. The real surprise here is that Cleveland was willing to part with Thomas, who came to…

The Clippers and Lou Williams agreed Wednesday on a three-year contract extension that could keep the backup shooting guard in uniform through the 2020-21 season, ending lingering speculation he could be moved before the trade deadline Thursday. “It was nice for this organization to commit to me the same way I’ve committed to these guys…

The now former Patriots offensive coordinator was named the Colts' head coach Tuesday -- two days after New England's Super Bowl LII loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. It is McDaniels' second head coaching foray in the NFL after he led the Denver Broncos during the 2009-10 seasons. McDaniels' return to the head coaching ranks was anticipated. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported in…

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is staying in Houston, at least for the next couple of years. Springer has agreed to a 2-year, $24 million deal with the ball club to avoid arbitration, Eyewitness Sports confirms. Arbitration is when a player and team both submit a salary offer for a new contract. An arbitrator chooses…