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Who is to Blame for Giants’ Series-Opening Loss to Braves?
The San Francisco Giants lost the first game of their four-game series with the Atlanta Braves on a ninth-inning walkoff, but why? Losses often prompt fans and analysts to assign blame — sometimes appropriately, often unfairly. But in this game, on whose shoulders should the bulk of the blame lie — if anyone’s? The Scenario: [...]
TweetDefenseman Peter Harrold Signs with New Jersey Devils
Former Los Angeles Kings defenseman Peter Harrold has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the New Jersey Devils. Harrold had played all 164 games of his NHL career with L.A. He made his debut in 2006-07, notching two assists in 12 games. He was often a healthy scratch, making it into just 19 games last [...]
TweetHome Runs Lift San Francisco Giants over Florida Marlins
The San Francisco Giants hit four home runs on their way to a 5-2 win over the Florida Marlins in their last game at the Marlins’ current home. A home run by Mike Stanton gave Florida a 1-0 lead in the first. All five of the Giants’ runs were scored via the long ball. In [...]
TweetNHL.com’s 30 in 30 Looks at Los Angeles Kings
NHL.com is in the process of its annual 30 in 30 feature as it analyzes all 30 NHL teams in 30 days in alphabetical order; today was No. 13, the Los Angeles Kings. The piece offered in-depth analysis of the Kings’ offseason thus far and how it will translate in the coming regular season. It [...]
TweetSan Francisco Giants Back Dominant Tim Lincecum, Beat Florida Marlins
The San Francisco Giants generated enough offense to help a dominant Tim Lincecum beat the Florida Marlins 3-0 today. Like yesterday, the Giants took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first on a solo home run. This time, it was hit by Jeff Keppinger for his first long ball with San Francisco. Keppinger’s [...]
TweetRicky Nolasco, Florida Marlins Stifle San Francisco Giants
The Florida Marlins defeated the San Francisco Giants by a score of 2-1 earlier today. All three runs scored in the game came in the first inning. Pablo Sandoval actually gave the Giants an early lead with a two-out solo home run. San Francisco Giants Now Hold Longest Solo Homer Streak But the lead quickly [...]
TweetSan Francisco Giants Now Hold Longest Solo Homer Streak
No team has ever hit more consecutive solo home runs than this year’s San Francisco Giants. With two outs and the bases empty, third baseman Pablo Sandoval dropped a Ricky Nolasco fastball in the seats. It was the 20th time in a row a Giants home run came with no one base. The last time [...]
TweetCould Los Angeles Kings Help Kansas City Get NHL Team?
There has been talks of the NHL returning to Kansas City, Mo. for years; could the Los Angeles Kings help make that happen? Seeing the NHL play in Kansas City is not new, of course. The last game there was in 2009 as the Kings faced the New York Islanders, also in an exhibition match. Plus, [...]
TweetLos Angeles Kings Coaching Staff Keeping Tabs on Drew Doughty
Though negotiations between Drew Doughty and the Los Angeles Kings front office have been in a stalemate for much of the summer, the defenseman is maintaining consistent contact with the coaching staff. L.A. has offered Doughty a lengthy contract, but an agreement is not expected anytime soon. Kings fans should be glad to know the coaches are [...]
TweetSF Giants Pour it On, Hold On Late to Beat Pittsburgh Pirates
The San Francisco Giants shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 last night at AT&T Park. The Giants scored half of their runs in the bottom of the eighth. Then, they escaped a 34-pitch ninth inning that saw the Pirates send six men to the plate and load the bases. The Giants did not get their [...]
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