1. 3 Ways Red Sox's Joel Hanrahan Trade Will Impact Bullpen in 2013

    The Boston Red Sox are close to acquiring closer Joel Hanrahan from the Pittsburgh Pirates , looking to improve one of the American League’s worst bullpens. As first reported by CBSSports ...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 5 months ago 6,962 reads 29 comments

  2. 11 Dodgers Who Could Be All-Stars Next Season

    The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 2013 Opening Day payroll that is already over $200 million, so it should come as no surprise that their roster is littered with All-Star talent...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 5 months ago 10,219 reads 30 comments

  3. The Worst Sports Christmas Gifts Imaginable

    With Christmas just a week away, many people are still scrambling to squeeze in some last-minute shopping. You might think that it’s hard to go wrong with a sports-related gift, but there are plenty of ways to screw it up...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 5 months ago 12,821 reads 2 comments

  4. Can Blue Jays' R.A. Dickey Dwarf Tim Wakefield's Success in the AL East?

    R.A. Dickey is set to unleash his knuckleball on the AL East next season following a trade from the New York Mets to the Toronto Blue Jays ...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 5 months ago 1,867 reads 10 comments

  5. 21 Current Athletes Who Love Them Some Them

    Self-confidence is a common trait among successful athletes, but some jocks love themselves just a little too much. For many, their hubris is all about the Benjamins, strategically used to maximize their off-field earning potential...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 5 months ago 20,614 reads 59 comments

  6. 7 Reasons Zack Greinke Will Be a Huge Star with the Los Angeles Dodgers

    Zack Greinke , the undisputed top pitching prize of the 2013 free-agent class, is set to become a bona fide star after agreeing to a six-year, $147 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers ...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 5 months ago 3,543 reads 16 comments

  7. Acquiring Zack Greinke Will Make Dodgers World Series Favorites

    The Los Angeles Dodgers worked feverishly during the 2012 season to quickly turn the team into an instant World Series contender. While the Dodgers came up short in 2012, signing free-agent starter Zack Greinke would complete L...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 6 months ago 3,667 reads 16 comments

  8. Robert Griffin III Will Succeed Where Mike Trout Failed in Pursuit of NFL MVP

    Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III is threatening to one-up MLB rookie phenom Mike Trout in his quest to win his league’s most valuable player award...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 6 months ago 2,795 reads 3 comments

  9. Los Angeles Dodgers: 9 Dream Free-Agent Pickups for the Dodgers

    The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent the past several months assembling MLB ’s version of a dream team, a job that will continue during free agency this winter...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 6 months ago 9,575 reads 30 comments

  10. The Los Angeles Dodgers Need to Pay Clayton Kershaw Like the Best Lefty in MLB

    Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw has solidified his status as the MLB ’s best left-handed pitcher, and he deserves to finally be paid like it. Fellow left-handed starters C...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 7 months ago 1,514 reads 7 comments

  11. MLB Free Agency: 6 Teams Most Likely to Battle It out for Zack Greinke

    When MLB’s free agency period begins immediately after the World Series ends, Zack Greinke will be the hottest name on the market...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 7 months ago 1,685 reads 7 comments

  12. World Series 2012: Tigers Need Prince Fielder To Play Up to His Contract

    The Detroit Tigers find themselves in an 0-2 hole in the 2012 World Series , and they need Prince Fielder ’s bat to help dig them out of it. The Tigers got their money’s worth from their new first baseman in the regular season...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 7 months ago 1,571 reads 11 comments

  13. Carl Crawford's Return Will Help Los Angeles Dodgers Reach the Playoffs in 2013

    The Los Angeles Dodgers didn ’t have Carl Crawford available to help their playoff push this season, but his return in 2013 will help L.A. avoid missing the postseason for a fourth consecutive year...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 7 months ago 8,204 reads 21 comments

  14. Do Los Angeles Dodgers Really Need More Talent to Contend?

    Although they came up just short of a wild card berth this year, the Los Angeles Dodgers can contend for a World Series title in 2013—and field a winner—with the players and pieces they currently have in place...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 7 months ago 5,481 reads 15 comments

  15. 5 Things the Los Angeles Dodgers Must Do This Offseason to Win in 2013

    The Los Angeles Dodgers ’ offseason started earlier than anticipated after they were officially eliminated from the National League Wild Card race on Tuesday night...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 7 months ago 4,954 reads 17 comments

  16. 7 Free Agents the Los Angeles Dodgers Should Pursue This Offseason

    The Los Angeles Dodgers don’t have a lot of holes to address this offseason after completing five in-season trades in 2012. But a number of injuries to key members of their pitching staff means that their is still work to do this winter...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 7 months ago 1,715 reads 4 comments

  17. 3 Reasons Los Angeles Dodgers Should Continue Spending Big This Offseason

    If the Los Angeles Dodgers are serious about building a World Series contender as early as next season, they must continue to flash the cash this offseason...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 8 months ago 4,839 reads 27 comments

  18. 2012 NLDS: Full Series Breakdown, Analysis for Cincinnati vs. San Francisco

    The winner of the National League Division Series between the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants could very well determine this year's World Series champion...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 8 months ago 3,795 reads 2 comments

  19. Baltimore Orioles vs Texas Rangers: 5 Biggest Matchups of AL Wild Card Game

    When the Baltimore Orioles take on the Texas Rangers in tomorrow night’s first-ever American League Wild Card game, there will be a few intriguing matchups and storylines for baseball fans to follow...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 8 months ago 3,805 reads 9 comments

  20. MLB Playoff Predictions: Atlanta Braves Will Send Chipper off as a Champ

    When the 2012 Major League Baseball playoffs are over, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones will end his Hall of Fame career exactly the way it began—as a World Series Champion...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 8 months ago 4,498 reads 5 comments

  21. Los Angeles Dodgers: Breaking Down the Dodgers' Bullpen Heading Toward Playoffs

    The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a number of issues preventing them from closing in on the final National League Wild Card spot, but the bullpen hasn ’t been one of them...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 8 months ago 1,190 reads 4 comments

  22. Alabama Football: 3 Matchups That Could Derail the Tide's BCS Title Hopes

    Alabama’s road to a second straight BCS National Championship will begin to get bumpy even though they’ ve rolled through their competition so far...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 8 months ago 4,092 reads 36 comments

  23. Ryder Cup 2012: Rory McIlroy Will Lead Europe to Victory

    When the 2012 Ryder Cup kicks off this weekend, Rory McIlroy will shake off a disappointing 10th-place finish at the Tour Championship and lead Europe to an upset victory over the United States...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 8 months ago 962 reads 1 comments

  24. NFL Picks Week 3: 5 Defenses That Will Stifle Their Opponents

    Fans of hard-hitting, lockdown defense have a lot to look forward to in Week 3 of the NFL season. Prolific offenses have been on full display early on, but this is the week that suffocating defense takes center stage...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 8 months ago 4,836 reads 0 comments

  25. Barcelona vs. Spartak Moskva: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

    Barcelona looks to carry over its strong start in the Spanish La Liga into its opening UEFA Champions League fixture against Spartak Moskva of Russia. Barca sits atop the Spanish Premier Division table with a 4-0-0 mark...

    Geoff Ratliff Written by Geoff Ratliff about 8 months ago 2,109 reads 4 comments