The Premier League didn’t issue too many surprises at the bottom of the table this week, but two top-tier sides didn’t behave as such and shook up our rankings. [ MORE:Premier League schedule ] Chelsea and Man City have dipped low, and Bournemouth’s skid doesn’t have it sinking lower (yet) because of the teams beneath it. Green: New season-high rankingRed: New season-low [ MORE: PL Club Power Rankings archive ] 20. Watford — Liverpool and Manchester United are next, and it’s looking a long way back to safety.Last week: 20 19. Norwich City — Outshot, out-passed, our possessed Sheffield United at home and still lost. Bad vibes, man.Last week: 18 18. West Ham United — Just feels like there’s something lurking below the surface here. Doesn’t smell right given the Irons talent.Last week: 17 17. Bournemouth — Losing to Liverpool is no shame, but it’s almost officially time to worry.Last week: … [Read more...] about PL Club Power Rankings: Week 16
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PHT Morning Skate: Lundqvist’s routine; No time for Bruins to panic
Welcome to the PHT Morning Skate, a collection of links from around the hockey world. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected] • Henrik Lundqvist‘s game day routine keeps him in top shape. (Men’s Health) • Even though they’ve lost three games in a row, there’s no need for the Bruins to panic. (WEEI) • Here are six players the Habs could trade for to help out their defense. (Sportsnet) • The Flyers’ power play was a strength that has now become a weakness. (Broad Street Hockey) • How serious are the Leafs about reducing Freddie Anderson’s work load? (Toronto Star) • Penguins defender John Marino is incredibly underrated. (ESPN) • The way the Stars handled the Jim Montgomery situation will have a greater effect than the NHL’s code of conduct. (The Hockey News) • Brendan Shanahan openly discussed the Mike Babcock, Johan Franzen and Mitch Marner situations. (TSN) • … [Read more...] about PHT Morning Skate: Lundqvist’s routine; No time for Bruins to panic
Report: Josh Lindblom inks three-year, $9.1 million deal with Brewers
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Brewers have signed pitcher Josh Lindblom. Per Jon Heyman, it’s a three-year deal worth $9.1 million. Lindblom, 32, last pitched in the majors for the Pirates in 2017. It was brief, making four appearances between May 7-19. He has spent parts of the last five years in the KBO League in South Korea, pitching for the Lotte Giants from 2015-17 and the Doosan Bears the last two seasons. Lindblom found success with the Bears, amassing an aggregate 35-7 record with a 2.68 ERA and a 346/67 K/BB ratio across 363 1/3 innings. Lindblom will join the Brewers’ starting rotation which is sorely in need of depth. They are likely not done adding starting pitching this offseason. Follow @Baer_Bill … [Read more...] about Report: Josh Lindblom inks three-year, $9.1 million deal with Brewers
Report: Blake Treinen signs one-year, $10 million deal with Dodgers
Free agent reliever Blake Treinen has signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Dodgers, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. Treinen, 31, was non-tendered by the Athletics last week as he entered his third year of arbitration eligibility. Despite finishing as arguably baseball’s best reliever in 2018, Treinen had a disappointing 2019 campaign, posting a 4.91 ERA with 16 saves, 59 strikeouts, and 37 walks over 58 2/3 innings. Treinen will join the back of the Dodgers’ bullpen along with Joe Kelly, Pedro Báez, and Kenley Jansen. Jansen still figures to be the closer, but Treinen could eventually assume the role if he comes back into form and Jansen doesn’t. Follow @Baer_Bill … [Read more...] about Report: Blake Treinen signs one-year, $10 million deal with Dodgers
Odúbel Herrera suspended for remainder of 2019 season
Phillies outfielder Odúbel Herrera received an 85-game unpaid suspension from Major League Baseball, the league announced Friday. While his suspension is retroactive to June 24, it is still expected to extend through the 2019 postseason and into 2020 season and will not be appealed by Herrera. Per MLB’s official statement, Herrera will also participate in a “confidential and comprehensive evaluation and treatment program supervised by the Joint Policy Board.” The 27-year-old Herrera was arrested on May 27 and charged with simple assault and knowingly causing bodily injury after leaving handprint marks and scratches on his girlfriend’s neck and arms. He was placed on administrative leave and appeared in court on July 3, after which his girlfriend declined to press charges and he agreed to complete “batterer’s counseling” sessions. The Phillies released their own statement following the announcement: #Phillies have issued the following … [Read more...] about Odúbel Herrera suspended for remainder of 2019 season
