Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Second half of the season, commence! Welcome to the second half of the Oakland A’s 2021 season! The All-Star break isn’t for a couple more weeks, but mathematically speaking we are 81 games into the 162-game schedule. Wednesday brings Game #82, putting us past the 50% mark. The A’s are in a bit of a slump lately, but they’re still in … [Read more...] about Game Thread #82: A’s vs. Rangers
Archives for June 2021
Ranking the AFC West: Interior Offensive Line
We move inside now to weigh the strengths of the interior offensive lines in the AFC West. The big fellas who hold off the pass rush up the gut and open holes for the running backs. What you notice in this division is a lot of rebuilt lines. So, it will be interesting how each of them holds up with some having more than one new starter. 1. Chiefs Starters: C Creed Humphrey, LG … [Read more...] about Ranking the AFC West: Interior Offensive Line
VOTE: Buster leads, duo needs ASG boost
Join Golden State of Mind on Greenroom!
Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images Brady and Jas will be going live at 4 p.m. PT to discuss the Nos. 7 and 14 picks, the Pascal Siakam trade rumors and more! We are excited to continue a new feature for the community on an app called Greenroom (formerly Locker Room). Today, we will be talking about the Golden State Warriors’ offseason, the recent report that the … [Read more...] about Join Golden State of Mind on Greenroom!
49ers 90-in-90: DT Zach Kerr provides quality depth for the 49ers defensive line
Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers offseason roster in 90 posts (over 90 or so days). Today is defensive tackle Zach Kerr Zach Kerr went from an undrafted free agent after the 2014 NFL Draft to starting four games in each of the next two seasons for the Colts. Since then, Kerr has been playing for the Broncos, Cardinals, and … [Read more...] about 49ers 90-in-90: DT Zach Kerr provides quality depth for the 49ers defensive line
The Shanaplan: Pump the brakes on a “Super Bowl or bust” season for the 49ers
Photo by Kiyoshi Mio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In today’s episode, Akash Anavarathan and I react to what Mike Garafolo said about Trey Lance getting into the starting lineup. In addition, we discussed how the 49ers potentially mismanaged the quarterback situation and perhaps underrated their first-round pick. On Monday, we asked what would make this season a … [Read more...] about The Shanaplan: Pump the brakes on a “Super Bowl or bust” season for the 49ers
Minor League round up, June 29
Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images A round up of the San Francisco Giants Minor League affiliates. Lots of action on the San Francisco Giants farm on Tuesday, highlighted by a superstar performance from their prospect with the most superstar potential. Let’s dive in. Link to the 2021 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) AAA … [Read more...] about Minor League round up, June 29
Bullpen Woes, Kap Throws, And Mo’
“It’s really slick. No not the ball, sir, the top of my head!” | Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports When Bob Melvin wakes up in the morning, he doesn’t ask himself “Do I want to fail today?” He asked himself “How do I want to fail today?” Such is the nature of managing a bullpen that has,, if you squint, 3 reliable arms. Remember those 3 include Jake Diekman, who in 32 … [Read more...] about Bullpen Woes, Kap Throws, And Mo’
Raiders WR Bryan Edwards slated for breakout season in 2021
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