Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez is skipping the World Baseball Classic, mainly because of his pending $175 million contract, CBS Sports reported Friday.
The seven-year extension for Hernandez is not official yet but the right-hander has reportedly decided to forego the WBC. The Mariners likely prefer that he not add any risks to his right arm by playing in the exhibition.
Hernandez is listed on Venezuela's provisional roster.
Not everyone was thrilled with their team's draft on Thursday night.
Jason Fitz is joined by Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson and former NFL running back Damien Harris to give their initial thoughts and takeaways from a wild first night of the 2024 NFL Draft. The trio dive into a few standout selections, including plenty of time analyzing what the Atlanta Falcons could possibly be thinking by taking Michael Penix Jr, J.J. McCarthy and Drake Maye and their respective fits with the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots, why Tennessee Titans fans should be ecstatic about the J.C. Latham pick, Xavier Worthy's instant impact potential with the Kansas City Chiefs and why the Las Vegas Raiders took a tight end in the first round two years in a row.
“Please Let The Coach & GM Pick This Year" read a sign out front.
The Lakers find themselves in a familiar hole versus the reigning champions and can't seem to find a way out.
"Drake compares himself a lot to Josh Allen, he's been doing that for quite a while. We'll see about that."
Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald breakdown the five biggest fantasy storylines from night one of the draft and provide instant draft grades and dynasty rookie rankings.
Charlie Woods shot a 9-over 81 in the first stage of U.S. Open qualifying on Thursday in Florida.
Vincent Goodwill and Tom Haberstroh break down last night’s NBA Playoffs action and preview several games for tonight and tomorrow.
Reggie Bush took a victory lap at the Los Angeles Coliseum Thursday while delivering a message to the NCAA.
Olu Fashanu went 11th overall to the Jets and Chop Robinson was selected 21st by the Dolphins.
There have been some noteworthy moves in the fantasy baseball reliever landscape. Dalton Del Don breaks down the most important.
Sue Bird won four championships and made the playoffs 18 times with the Storm.
No injuries were reported in the two-car crash.
Round 1 is here in Detroit. Stay updated with Yahoo Sports.
Joel Embiid dropped 50 points on Thursday night, but he easily could have drawn an ejection for this play early.
Plum said she was 'devastated' in a cryptic statement on social media.
The NFL world shook with the news of the Bills trading star receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. Matt Harmon analyzes the move for fantasy football.
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine recap the NBA playoff games from Wednesday night and preview Thursday night’s action.
Fred Zinkie examines two pitchers to deal while their value is trending up and a few others it's worth trying to acquire.
Six former Trojans have been taken at the top of the NFL Draft.
