Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Will it be a new arm or a familiar ace? Yesterday, we looked at possible breakout hitting candidates for the 2023 San Francisco Giants and so today, let’s examine the pitching side to see who just might pop. I think it’s safe to say that Logan Webb has emerged as an ace, even if MLB.com took the bold stance of saying, … [Read more...] about Who will be the Giants’ breakout pitcher in 2023?
Archives for January 2023
Kyle Harrison and Marco Luciano get glowing writeups
Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images They come from Keith Law’s keyboard, not usually an avenue for praise where the Giants are concerned. I’ll take any good news about the farm system for the San Francisco Giants wherever I can find it. This time, it comes from an unlikely source: Keith Law. He’s always been sort of a Giants skeptic and not just when it … [Read more...] about Kyle Harrison and Marco Luciano get glowing writeups
Report: Texans request interview with 49ers passing game coordinator for OC job
New Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is already looking to build his staff using people from the 49ers. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Ryans and the Texans are requesting to interview 49ers passing game coordinator Bobby Slowik for their offensive coordinator opening. This has become a common theme with 49ers coaches leaving the team for head coaching jobs. Robert Saleh and … [Read more...] about Report: Texans request interview with 49ers passing game coordinator for OC job
49ers request interview with Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks for DC opening
The 49ers search for a new defensive coordinator is underway. They’ve requested to interview Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks per NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo. Wilks was the Panthers’ defensive passing game coordinator and secondary coach under former Carolina head coach Matt Rhule. The 53-year-old broke into the NFL in 2006 after 11 seasons as a college defensive backs … [Read more...] about 49ers request interview with Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks for DC opening
49ers request to interview former Washington DBs coach for DC job
The 49ers aren’t just reaching out to super-experienced candidates for their defensive coordinator job. ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday reported the club has requested to interview former Commanders defensive backs coach Chris Harris. San Francisco under head coach Kyle Shanahan has shown a willingness to bet on young, defensive-minded coaches with no coordinator experience to … [Read more...] about 49ers request to interview former Washington DBs coach for DC job
6 options to replace DeMeco Ryans as 49ers defensive coordinator
Replacing DeMeco Ryans might be the hardest, most important thing the 49ers will do this offseason. Their defensive coordinator for the last two years took a job as the Houston Texans’ head coach, leaving a gaping hole atop San Francisco’s No. 1-ranked defense. While the 49ers’ defensive group is very talented, Ryans’ schematic brilliance and his leadership made him a fast … [Read more...] about 6 options to replace DeMeco Ryans as 49ers defensive coordinator
NHL Predictions: January 31st with Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is between the Los Angeles Kings and the Carolina … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: January 31st with Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes
NHL Rumours: Dallas Stars Goalie Getting Trade Looks
It’s Tuesday and it’s time for another dose of NHL rumours. There’s plenty of chatter going on with the trade deadline looming on March 3. Some teams have already gotten into the act before the All-Star Break. Goaltending always seems to be at a premium and the Dallas Stars might have a trade chip. Today’s NHL rumours look at a possible Anton Khudobin trade at the upcoming … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Dallas Stars Goalie Getting Trade Looks
Tampa Bay Lightning Trade Deadline Options: Defence
The Tampa Bay Lightning have used the trade deadline to make some big moves in the past. It started with the acquisitions of Blake Coleman and Barclay Goodrow in 2020. Then the following season they added David Savard for defensive depth. Finally, last season, they added Brandon Hagel and Nick Paul. Those three consecutive deadline additions led to three consecutive Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Trade Deadline Options: Defence