Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images Series finale! The Oakland A’s finally snapped their six-game losing streak yesterday, with a win over the New York Yankees. On Sunday the two clubs will complete their four-game series at the Coliseum, with Oakland hoping to salvage a split. The A’s call on Paul Blackburn to make the start. The right-hander … [Read more...] about Game Thread #131: A’s vs. Yankees
Archives for August 2021
Ka’imi Fairbairn injured in pregame warmups, forcing Justin Reid to kickoff
Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn was injured during pregame warmups. The injury is not expected to affect Fairbairn’s availability for the season opener Sept. 12. “He’s got a little pulled muscle, and we don’t want to chance it,” Texans coach David Culley said in halftime quotes from the team. “We want to get him ready for [more] … [Read more...] about Ka’imi Fairbairn injured in pregame warmups, forcing Justin Reid to kickoff
Justin Fields finishes preseason strong
Justin Fields is not the Bears’ starting quarterback. But he looks like he should be. Fields, the rookie first-round pick who is the future in Chicago, got the start and played well in the final preseason game on Saturday night, and coach Matt Nagy praised his effort afterward. “He’s done a lot of great things,” [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Fields finishes preseason strong
Matt LaFleur: “For the most part” Jordan Love did a nice job in preseason
The Packers’ preseason came to an end with Jordan Love starting at quarterback against the Bills on Sunday and it remains to be seen when he’ll next be in that role. Aaron Rodgers is set to start in the regular season with Love on hand in case of injury or a remarkable drop in effectiveness. [more] … [Read more...] about Matt LaFleur: “For the most part” Jordan Love did a nice job in preseason
Lamar Jackson on 20-game preseason winning streak: We want to win, even in preseason
The preseason may not matter, but the Ravens have done something unique over the last five preseasons, and they see it as something to celebrate. Saturday night’s preseason win was the Ravens’ 20th in a row, the longest preseason winning streak in NFL history. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson played only briefly, but he was excited [more] … [Read more...] about Lamar Jackson on 20-game preseason winning streak: We want to win, even in preseason