Monthly Archives: January 2019

Yankees bring back Zach Britton on three-year deal

Zach Britton became the latest domino to fall in the relief pitching market. The former All-Star closer will return to the New York Yankees on three-year deal, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported Saturday night. The deal is said to include options for both sides after the second season. The veteran left-hander will return to a…
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Indians sign free-agent Justin Grimm to minor league deal

The Indians added another non-roster invitee to the team's Major League Spring Training camp Thursday afternoon. The Tribe signed free agent right-hander Justin Grimm to a Minor League contract. Grimm’s deal includes an invitation to training camp where the three-time defending AL Central champions will try to patch together a bullpen missing key components from past seasons.…
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OKC beats Lakers, Paul George gets 37

Paul George scored 37 points while getting booed whenever he touched the ball by Lakers fans still angry he didn’t choose their team in free agency, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-100 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night (Thursday, PHL time). Russell Westbrook had 14 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists despite…
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Yankees agree with veteran Troy Tulowitzki

Troy Tulowitzki is reportedly joining the New York Yankees. Media reports late Tuesday night said the former Blue Jays shortstop had agreed to a $550,000 league-minimum deal with the Yankees for the 2019 season, pending a physical. Toronto released Tulowitzki, a five-time all-star, last month with two years remaining on his contract. The Blue Jays owe the…
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Falcons overhaul coaching staff

The Atlanta Falcons have parted ways with offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel and special-teams coordinator Keith Armstrong as part of sweeping changes following a 7-9 season. Coach Dan Quinn will serve as defensive coordinator moving forward, the team announced Monday. "All three of these men are excellent coaches that I have a…
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