Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images It’s here! One of the most exciting days of the NBA season is upon us, as the 2024 NBA Draft is officially here. For the first time, the league is switching to a two-day format, so only the first round of the draft will take place tonight, with the second and final round occurring on Thursday. But the first round is where most of the … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Draft Day 1 watch thread
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2024 NBA Draft tracker
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Keep track of all the picks here! It’s time for the 2024 NBA Draft! Thus begins an exciting two-day process in which 58 hardworking, exceptionally talented young basketball players will see their dreams actualized. It’s a two-day event this time, with the first round (picks 1 through 30) on Wednesday night, and the … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Draft tracker
Giants option Mason Black, DFA Raymond Burgos
Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images And of course, call up Hayden Birdsong. We’ve known since Tuesday afternoon that the San Francisco Giants had something special in store for Wednesday night: the Major League debut of arguably their best pitching prospect, right-hander Hayden Birdsong, who was drafted in the sixth round just two years ago. It’s a move that’s … [Read more...] about Giants option Mason Black, DFA Raymond Burgos
6/26 Gamethread: Giants vs. Cubs
Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Hayden Birdsong vs. Hayden Wesneski. Today is an exciting day. The San Francisco Giants are playing baseball, and that’s always exciting. They’re also looking for their third consecutive victory, and that’s exciting. But above all else, electric prospect Hayden Birdsong is making his MLB debut. This is a game … [Read more...] about 6/26 Gamethread: Giants vs. Cubs
A’s drop series finale, swept by Angels
Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Not a good day all around The Athletics dropped the series finale against the Angels on Wednesday afternoon, falling to their division rivals by a final of 5-2. Rookie Joey Estes took the ball today for his ninth start of the year. He’s shown promise at time through the first half but also lots of room to grow, specifically in the … [Read more...] about A’s drop series finale, swept by Angels