Ryan Ratty

Joined: Nov 4, 2013

Ryan Ratty is a Contributor for Yanks Go Yard, FanSided's New York Yankees blog. While most of his writing background is on football, he decided to come to YGY to try out writing about baseball. Ryan is a Gameday Correspondent on Bleacher Report for the Dallas Cowboys. When he's not writing articles, he's a sophomore at Syracuse University.You can reach Ryan through his Twitter account: @RyanRattyNFL

Sep 24, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) warms up before the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Tigers’ Justin Verlander could start year on DL

Oct 5, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) runs during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O

Chicago Bears sign Jacquizz Rodgers

Jan 1, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes against the Florida State Seminoles in the 2015 Rose Bowl college football game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Marcus Mariota won’t go to draft, will stay in Hawaii

Dec 7, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52), defensive tackle Antonio Smith (94) and defensive end Justin Tuck (91) sack San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Oakland Raiders defeated the San Francisco 49ers 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Texans could scoop Antonio Smith up quickly

Jan 1, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) gestures during the 2015 Rose Bowl college football game against the Oregon Ducks at Rose Bowl. Oregon defeated Florida State 59-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Jameis Winston: ‘I’m best player in the draft,’ Bucs should take me

Nov 17, 2014; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Bucknell Bison head coach Dave Paulsen during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Michigan won 77-53. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

George Mason hires new basketball coach

Feb 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Rumors: Cleveland Browns to target Marcus Mariota or Sam Bradford?

Dec 22, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Rumors: C.J. Anderson in line to be Broncos starter in 2015

Mar 21, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Willie Cauley-Stein (15) looks on during the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

West Virginia vs. Kentucky live stream: Watch March Madness

Mar 21, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard/forward Pat Connaughton (24) celebrates after defeating the Butler Bulldogs 67-64 in overtime in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Wichita State vs Notre Dame live stream: Watch March Madness Sweet 16 online

Mar 22, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Wichita State Shockers guard Fred VanVleet (23) reacts as time expires in the second half in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament against the Kansas Jayhawks at CenturyLink Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 2015: Wichita State vs Notre Dame live scoring tracker

Mar 22, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Tarik Phillip (12), guard Daxter Miles Jr. (4), and guard Jevon Carter (2) react after the game against the Maryland Terrapins in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. West Virginia won 69-59. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16: West Virginia vs. Kentucky live scoring tracker

NBA Rumors: Kevin Love to the Knicks?

Mar 18, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Emmanuel Mudiay of Prime Prep Academy poses for a portrait. He is a finalist for the USA Today Player of the Year Award. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Emmanuel Mudiay: Playing in China ‘gave me a better challenge’

Dec 8, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller (28) runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Buffalo Bills 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

C.J. Spiller sought out teams that were the best fit

Feb 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan destroys Knicks’ Jason Smith (Video)