Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Pitching depth! And lots of strikeouts! Major League Baseball is frozen in a lockout right now, preventing any MLB transactions while the league and players association negotiate a new labor deal. However, teams can still sign minor league free agents, who aren’t on a 40-man roster and thus aren’t part of the players … [Read more...] about A’s sign Justin Grimm to minor league contract
Archives for December 2021
49ers elevate QB Nate Sudfeld to active roster
In another move that points toward Jimmy Garoppolo not playing Sunday, the 49ers added quarterback Nate Sudfeld to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement. Sudfeld will occupy the roster spot vacated by punter Mitch Wishnowsky, who’s on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. This is the third time this year Sudfeld has been elevated from the practice squad. The other two times were in … [Read more...] about 49ers elevate QB Nate Sudfeld to active roster
Jimmy Garoppolo 'Doubtful,' Trey Lance Speaks Discusses Availability vs. Texans
Kyle Shanahan gave a final update ahead of the 49ers Week 17 matchup against the Houston Texans. … [Read more...] about Jimmy Garoppolo 'Doubtful,' Trey Lance Speaks Discusses Availability vs. Texans
Kings drop the ball on New Year’s Eve in 112-96 loss to Dallas
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Kings will be happy to leave this one in 2021. The Sacramento Kings fell in disappointing fashion in their New Year’s Eve matchup with the Dallas Mavericks, losing 112-96. Another third quarter meltdown led to the demise of Sacramento, to the chagrin of the entire Kingdom. Friday’s contest was that of extreme parody to the … [Read more...] about Kings drop the ball on New Year’s Eve in 112-96 loss to Dallas
Even with a new coach, Kings can’t shake third quarter woes
Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports The Kings need to be better coming out of halftime. Throughout this ever-challenging season, the Sacramento Kings have new rivals that many people did not anticipate: the third quarter. After Wednesday night’s victory of the Dallas Mavericks, aka “The Chimezie Metu Game,” interim head coach Alvin Gentry mentioned both the good and the bad … [Read more...] about Even with a new coach, Kings can’t shake third quarter woes
Garoppolo doubtful for Sunday; Shanahan “holding out hope” he can still play
Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images The team held off on Jimmy throwing through the week in hopes that he’ll be healthier for Sunday The 49ers elevated QB Nate Sudfeld from the practice squad Friday. Jimmy Garoppolo didn’t practice for the fourth time this week. Sudfeld, presumably, was elevated to serve as Trey Lance’s backup Sunday against the Texans. Garoppolo is … [Read more...] about Garoppolo doubtful for Sunday; Shanahan “holding out hope” he can still play
Sharks’ 2022-23 Roster Will Feature Future of Franchise
Rookies taking on large roles straight out of training camp can be a slippery slope. On one hand, seeing the future stars of an organization already warrant large minutes can… … [Read more...] about Sharks’ 2022-23 Roster Will Feature Future of Franchise
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Jimmy Garoppolo doubtful, Elijah Mitchell questionable for 49ers vs. Texans
The 49ers will likely go into Week 17 with rookie Trey Lance as the starting quarterback. Jimmy Garoppolo is officially listed as ‘doubtful’ with a thumb injury that held him out of practice all week leading up to Sunday’s game against the Texans. If he is ruled out, this would be the second missed game for Garoppolo this season. He was also absent in Week 5 when the 49ers … [Read more...] about Jimmy Garoppolo doubtful, Elijah Mitchell questionable for 49ers vs. Texans