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Week of August 12, 2019

Up

Reds’ Aristides Aquino hit three HR vs. the Cubs.

The Astros scored 23 runs vs. Baltimore.

The Rays are 8-2 in last 10 games.

Domingo German moved to 15-2.

The Texans acquired RB Duke Johnson.

Chiefs signed CB Mo Claiborne.

Gerrit Cole won his 10th straight decision.

Yuli Gurriel had an eight-RBI game.

The Lightning signed Kevin Shattenkirk.

The Cubs added C Jonathan Lecroy.

Down

Tim Beckham was suspended 80 games for violating drug policy.

Niners rookie Nick Bosa suffered a significant ankle injury.

The Pirates lost eight in a row.

David Price went on the IL.

Lions WR Jermaine Kerse broke his leg.

The Giants designated Joe Panik for assignment.

Jaguars LB James Onwualu will miss the season because of a knee injury.

The Ravens traded OL Alex Lewis.

Raiders G Gabe Jackson suffered a leg injury.

Niners CB Jason Verrett has an ankle injury.

Alabama RB Trey Sanders had foot surgery.

BYU’s Yoeli Childs suspended nine games by NCAA for filing improper paperwork after leaving NBA draft.

Nelson Cruz went on IL (wrist).

Oklahoma DB Tre Norwood our for the season (knee).

Browns WR Antonio Callaway suspended four games for violating substance abuse policy.

Week of August 12, 2019

Each week I’ll write about the world of sports:

I feel to protect players from injuries, two exhibition games vs. four would be a better way to go in the NFL. That won’t happen as it is all about the green, the George Washingtons, money, baby!

*Enough already, Colin Kaepernick ?should be given opportunity to return to the NFL.

*Headlines on ?Utah basketball indicated a two-year probation and that would make you think they committed major infractions when they did nothing with any intent to gain an advantage. Coach Larry Krystkowiak won an appeal of a two-game suspension. The NCAA must punish the real cheaters!

*Can’t anyone in tennis reach Nick Kyrgios as his antics are sickening! No doubt he is so talented, but the dude acts like a spoiled five-year old.

*Last week, Mike Trout turned 28 years old. He has a chance to eventually get in the talk as GOAT.

*Is there any doubt that Toronto's Bo Bichette is heading to be a superstar? Teaming with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cavan Biggio, this can be a special group.

*No doubt that ?Carmelo Anthony can help an NBA team with his offensive skills in a sixth-man role . Wish someone gives the future Hall of Famer a chance.

August 12, 2019

PTP’ER OF THE WEEK: Aristides Aquino  

TEAM OF THE WEEK: New York Mets

SHOCK OF THE WEEK: Top-seed Ashleigh Barty upset in Rogers Cup

STOCK UP: Houston Astros

STOCK DOWN: Pittsburgh Pirates