Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images It might be the key to a successful season. When the Golden State Warriors first started their run of hanging banners a decade ago, all eyes were on their offense, and understandably so. Steph Curry was single-handedly changing the sport of basketball in front of our eyes and Klay Thompson — the second-best shooter on his own … [Read more...] about Can the Warriors become a defensive stalwart again?
Archives for September 2024
9/28 Gamethread: Giants vs. Cardinals
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Tristan Beck vs. Andre Pallante The San Francisco Giants play their penultimate game of the season today against the St. Louis Cardinals at Oracle Park. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Tristan Beck, who enters today’s game with a 1.50 ERA, 4.25 FIP, with 11 strikeouts to 2 walks in 12 innings … [Read more...] about 9/28 Gamethread: Giants vs. Cardinals
Eyeball Scout: Young Pitchers Plan For 2025
“Tell it goodbye!” | Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images There were ups and downs for every young starting pitcher who got his feet wet, and in some cases drenched, in 2024. We saw potential and we saw flaws, and now the question is: how can each of them best position themselves for success in 2025? Or are they even the right guys with whom to trudge forward as the … [Read more...] about Eyeball Scout: Young Pitchers Plan For 2025