BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Brandon Crawford delivered the game-winning hit for the second day in a row as the San Francisco Giants continued their solid early-season play with a 4–3 win over the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park Saturday afternoon. Crawford’s go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth came after the Giants …
Read More »Beal’s 4-point play stings Warriors in closing seconds, 110-107
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The Warriors let yet another winnable game get away Friday night, falling 110-107 to the Washington Wizards on a four-point play by Bradley Beal with just six seconds remaining at Chase Center. In a game featuring two of the leading scorers in the NBA, Golden State held …
Read More »A’s survive Bauer, beat Dodgers in tenth for first win of season
BY SEAN WATKINS Oakland defeated the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Wednesday afternoon to end their season opening six-game losing streak with a walk-off single from newly acquired Mitch Moreland and strong pitching from Jesus Luzardo against reigning NL Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer. The A’s pitching staff …
Read More »Astros dominate the A’s again 9-1 for third straight win
BY SEAN WATKINS Houston abused the A’s beleaguered pitching staff for the third day in a row to start the season Saturday afternoon, riding a strong start by Lance McCullers and a monster three-run homer by Yordan Alvarez to romp past Oakland 9-1 at the Coliseum. The Astros were able …
Read More »Dodgers – Pads Heavyweight duel expected to decide NL West
BY J.A. SCHWARTZ After topping the National League West for eight straight seasons, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally won the World Series in 2020, their first championship since 1988. They chased the demons associated with thirteen straight playoff appearances without a title, firmly establishing the franchise as the best in …
Read More »Hawks send struggling Warriors to fourth straight loss 124-108
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER John Collins and Trae Young combined to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 124-108 win over the Warriors Friday evening at Chase Center. With the Warriors playing their fifth straight game without Steph Curry, Atlanta never trailed in handing Golden State their fourth consecutive loss. Collins scored …
Read More »A’s still a slight favorite to repeat in AL West despite defections
BY J.A.SCHWARTZ The Oakland A’s are the defending AL West champions, and are coming off their third consecutive postseason berth. Despite an offseason of player movement that saw Marcus Semien decamp to Toronto and Khris Davis move to Texas in a salary relief trade, Oakland should be in contention to …
Read More »Warriors stifle Jazz 131-119 to end four game losing streak
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER In their first home game in over two weeks, the Warriors scored an impressive 131-119 victory over the Utah Jazz in a Sunday afternoon matinee at Chase Center. The win came against the team with the best record in the NBA (28-9) and snapped a four game …
Read More »A’s return path to Post-Season in 2021 buoyed by late signings
BY ALEX NAVARRO After reaching the playoffs the past three seasons but never advancing past the ALDS, for most of the offseason, the Oakland A’s did nothing. They lost ten free agents, including star closer Liam Hendriks and their spectacular shortstop Marcus Semien. Yet they didn’t make any moves until …
Read More »Rebuilding Giants hope to be competitive in a top-heavy division
BY ALEX NAVARRO With Gabe Kapler having the opportunity to manage his first full season with the Giants, what are San Francisco’s expectations in 2021 ? The club hasn’t made the playoffs in four seasons, including Kapler’s first year managing the team. However, he squeezed the most out of the …
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