Sam Cox, Author at Franchise Sports

It’s time for MLB to change the playoff format in the name of entertainment

September 19, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Finding that happy medium between fairness and entertainment isn’t easy, but MLB could shift towards the entertainment side (postseason expansion) without significantly harming the fairness.

Rosenthal suggests Arenado trade – would it solve any of Rockies’ issues?

September 11, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado isn’t a name many expected to see in trade talks this winter, but The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal speculated that the Rockies could look to move their franchise star this offseason after a nightmare 2019.

How Trey Mancini has quietly gone from solid rookie to elite hitter

September 10, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Trey Mancini has disappeared into the 100-loss ether with the Baltimore Orioles. Several galaxies away from contention and without an attention-attracting superstar since Manny Machado was traded last July, the Orioles are stuck in the heavy mud of a lengthy rebuild. Mancini, meanwhile, continues to perform.

Rays trade Chris Archer to Pirates: The deal that changed the course of two franchises

August 27, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The Chris Archer trade drastically altered the futures of the Rays and Pirates.

Andre Drummond opting out is the best case scenario for the Detroit Pistons

August 27, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Detroit Pistons centre Andre Drummond has already made it clear he intends to decline his player option and become a free agent at the end of the 2019/20 NBA season, as reported by Marlowe Alter of the Detroit Free Press.

Underappreciated James Harden will define his legacy this season

August 26, 2019 Sam Cox 0

James Harden celebrates his 30th birthday after missing out on a second consecutive MVP despite another incredible season of scoring.

This season will reveal if Devin Booker can ever reach his All-NBA potential

August 22, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has made headlines this week for that pickup game video. The Suns will be hoping their star man can attract attention at a similar rate during the regular season.

St Louis Cardinals being consistently competitive sees them too often forgotten

August 21, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The St Louis Cardinals hold a 0.5 game lead atop the National League Central. Should the Chicago Cubs overtake them, they have a cushion in the wildcard standings with the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies a couple of games back.

What the Lakers should do after DeMarcus Cousins’ injury

August 18, 2019 Sam Cox 0

DeMarcus Cousins has torn his ACL, leaving the Los Angeles Lakers with a roster dilemma ahead of the 2019/20 NBA season.

Appreciate Magic Johnson’s career regardless of his turbulent front office tenure

August 14, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Looking back on Magic Johnson's career as a player and entertainer.