BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The National League East produced the World Series champion last year for the second time in three seasons, and since the Red Sox won the 2018 title, NL teams have claimed the last three championships. Atlanta recovered from a slow start to vanquish Houston in the Fall …
Read More »AL Central could shape up as the White Sox vs. the field in ’22
BY J.A. SCHWARTZ Coming off a 2021 season that saw them finish a full 13 games ahead of their closest competitors, the Indians, the Chicago White Sox enter this season as clear favorites to repeat as American League Central champions. That result will never happen again, since the Cleveland franchise …
Read More »Rugged AL East figures to be best division in Baseball in 2022
BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The American League East may well feature four of the top six teams in the league in 2022, with only the White Sox and perhaps Houston as being likely to win more games than the goliaths in the East. The Tampa Bay Rays are the defending AL …
Read More »Things You Should Know Before Your First Bike Race
BY KAYLA BEIRNE Any avid cycling enthusiast should consider competing against like-minded individuals. These are some things you should know before your first bike race. Any cycling enthusiast who wants to take their passion to the next level should think about competing in a bike race. However, entering a race …
Read More »Warriors fall 107-103 to league best Suns despite Poole’s 38
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER A career-high tying 38 points by Jordan Poole wasn’t enough Wednesday night as the Warriors fell to the Phoenix Suns 107-103 at Chase Center. The loss, Golden State’s fourth win a row, dropped the Warriors into a season worst fourth place in the Western Conference behind Dallas …
Read More »Set times announced for 2022 BottleRock Festival
The daily schedule of set times for the ninth annual BottleRock Music Festival May 27-29, 2022, at the Napa Valley Exposition has been announced as follows: Friday, May 27 JaM Cellars Stage 12:00pm – Dorothy 1:30pm – Fantastic Negrito 3:00pm – Marcus King 4:30pm – Spoon 6:00pm – Greta Van …
Read More »A’s retool again as future in Oakland remains in doubt
BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The Oakland A’s have indicated their intentions about the 2022 season with a flurry of trades that may not be fully complete even when their season begins on April 7th. Despite qualifying for the playoffs three straight years, including a division title in the shortened 2020 campaign, …
Read More »Giants looking to repeat success of 2021 division champs
BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The Giants won a franchise record 107 games in 2021, baffling pundits all season long as they outplayed their bitter rivals to the south to the National League West division title. Though they unseated Los Angeles atop the division for the first time since 2013, the Dodgers …
Read More »Canine Care: Common Causes of Obesity in Dogs
BY KAYLA BEIRNE Read this guide detailing the most common causes of obesity in dogs so you can successfully keep your canine healthy and energetic at your home. One of the many responsibilities of a dog owner is to keep their pet safe. The plump appearance of an obese dog …
Read More »Unscrambling Egg Labels – Cracking the Code
BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Do happy, stress-free chickens that munch on bugs, seeds, and grass produce better eggs? Does it matter if they’re fed grain or are antibiotic-free? If you are concerned about where your eggs come from, about the welfare of the hens, and what they’re fed, then it …
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