By Kyle Soppe Another week, another set of box scores filled with a blend of historic and unique happenings. Mariano Rivera has reached the 30 save plateau for the 9th consecutive season. By getting there this year, he broke a tie for longest consecutive 30 save seasons with Trevor Hoffman. Zack Greinke’s first 9 decisions at home this year have all been wins. His 9-0 … [Read more...] about MLB Splinters | August 19, 2011
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Aaron Maybin waived by Bills
By Kyle Soppe Let the comparisons to Ryan Leaf start flowing in. Maybin was a hot prospect when the Bills selected him with the 11th overall selection in the 2009 draft, but has been a major disappointment. The Nittany Lion linebacker was expected to be the next great thing from a school that likes to consider itself "linebacker U". Under the old CBA agreement, where … [Read more...] about Aaron Maybin waived by Bills
Giants @ Braves – Tale of the Tape
By Kyle Soppe Setting: Coming into the year, the Braves and the Giants had high expectations, and for the most part, they have lived up to them. Last season saw the Giants take 3 of 4 games from Atlanta in the NLDS, and both teams have sights at another October run. In the NL East the Braves trail the Phillies, not a huge surprise as the Phills were the NL … [Read more...] about Giants @ Braves – Tale of the Tape
Bills Trade WR Evans
By Breanna Jacobs This afternoon, it was announced that the Buffalo Bills traded wide receiver Lee Evans to the Baltimore Ravens. From this trade, the Bills will receive a fourth-round draft pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Evans, who was drafted in 2004, had multiple 1,000 plus yard seasons for the Bills. Besides kicker Rian Lindell, Evans was the longest-serving active Bills … [Read more...] about Bills Trade WR Evans
MLB Splinters | August 11, 2011
By Kyle Soppe Baseball is a game of numbers. So why not take a look at some odd stats and trends over the past week or so. This is Pickin Splinters answer to Baseball Tonight's "Kurk Gems" as we look to identify information that would typically be overlooked. When the Pirates lost on Sunday August 7th, they set a record for futility that even this franchise hasn’t seen. … [Read more...] about MLB Splinters | August 11, 2011