Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Who is gonna be a challenge to them in the Pacific? The Flames? The Oilers? Yeah right, buddy. How do we preview a team that has yet to play a game? More importantly, do we address the fact that Seattle hockey fans were likely previously either Vancouver Canucks fans (upgrade) or San Jose Sharks fans (less of an upgrade, but good on … [Read more...] about 2021-22 Seattle Kraken Preview: They don’t have to be good to make playoffs
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The Kings are one of four teams to not be featured on a national broadcast this season.
Getty Images Why are the League Pass darlings being exiled from big market exposure? Late last week, marquee matchups were dropped ahead of the NBA’s 2021-22 schedule and the Sacramento Kings notably missed out on a Christmas Day game for the 17th consecutive year. Their last appearance — one of only two in franchise history — came in 2003. So, it was no surprise that … [Read more...] about The Kings are one of four teams to not be featured on a national broadcast this season.
8/27 Gamethread: Giants @ Braves
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Gausman vs. Max Fried The Giants head to Atlanta tonight to start a three game series against the Braves. Taking the mound for the Giants tonight will be Kevin Gausman, who enters tonight’s game with a 2.47 ERA, 2.88 FIP, with 174 strikeouts to 46 walks in 146 innings pitched. The Giants have won Gausman’s last four starts, but his … [Read more...] about 8/27 Gamethread: Giants @ Braves
A’s place Seth Brown on IL, call up Daulton Jefferies
Photo by Ben Green/Getty Images Brown had a positive test for COVID-19 The Oakland A’s announced Friday that they’ve placed outfielder Seth Brown on the injured list following a positive test for COVID-19. Going on the IL for this reason does not bring any specific time requirement. The length of Brown’s stint will be based on health factors that are not currently … [Read more...] about A’s place Seth Brown on IL, call up Daulton Jefferies
Stephen Piscotty has wrist surgery, out for season
Piscotty is out for the rest of 2021 The Oakland A’s announced Friday that outfielder Stephen Piscotty had season-ending surgery on his left wrist. Full text of their medical update: Stephen Piscotty had successful left wrist surgery today with Dr. Mark Leber at the Gateway Surgery Center in Phoenix. Dr. Leber performed an extensor carpi ulnaris subsheath fixation procedure … [Read more...] about Stephen Piscotty has wrist surgery, out for season