Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Sweep? The Oakland A’s have shifted from contender to spoiler, and the new role is suiting them well. After having their postseason hopes dashed by the Mariners this past week, they’ve bounced back to beat the Houston Astros twice. Oakland will go for the sweep on Sunday, as they delay Houston’s division title as long as … [Read more...] about Game Thread #156: A’s vs. Astros
Archives for September 2021
Andrus (fractured fibula), Lowrie (hand) on IL
Raiders-Dolphins announce inactives ahead of Week 3 battle
The Raiders are looking to start the season 3-0 for the first time since 2002. Standing in their way are the Miami Dolphins, who will start Jacoby Brissett at quarterback. Both teams have announced their inactive players ahead of Week 3 and that list includes Josh Jacobs, who will miss his second-straight game. Veteran running back Kenyan Drake will start in his place once … [Read more...] about Raiders-Dolphins announce inactives ahead of Week 3 battle
Sharks Preseason Notebook: Why chemistry is the deciding factor in preseason games
Photo by Matt Cohen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images How will the Sharks rookies perform in the preseason games with the addition of veteran players, and how will it affect their chemistry on the ice? Sharks fans, hockey is BACK! Well, almost — we’ve got six preseason games to get through until the Sharks take the ice for the official start of the 2021-22 season. The … [Read more...] about Sharks Preseason Notebook: Why chemistry is the deciding factor in preseason games
49ers vs. Packers predictions: Aaron Rodgers has never beaten a 49er team with a winning record
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The 49ers won’t kick off for another nine hours and 20 minutes as of publishing this. Until then, let’s take a look at our staff’s predictions for tonight’s game against the Packers. Kyle Posey: 49ers win, 33-24 Football is a game of matchups. I previewed this game with ACME Packing’s Justis Mosqueda, and we both agreed the 49ers’ … [Read more...] about 49ers vs. Packers predictions: Aaron Rodgers has never beaten a 49er team with a winning record