While most of the hockey media are concerned with the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins, there is bigger news out in California. The San Jose Sharks “surprised” most hockey fans with their sweep of the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. While this may seem shocking to most fans, the Sharks had swept the regular season series with Vancouver as well. ... Read More »
Only two games into the 2013 NHL Playoffs and the craziness has already begun. With it being seemingly anyone’s Stanley Cup this time around, there’s a lot to take in. Here are three things we have learned so far: 1. Every Series is Up for Grabs With the San Jose Sharks’ dramatic comeback win in overtime over the Vancouver ... Read More »
In the fifth inning of Monday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pablo Sandoval was reaplaced by Nick Noonan due to a possible elbow injury. After further examination from the trainer and rest, the Panda was feeling better even before the Giants traveled back to the hotel. The Giants were immediately concerned with Sandoval’s elbow because it had been bothering him ... Read More »
The San Jose Sharks could not hold off the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings to clinch the fifth seed in a 3-2 loss on Saturday night. Instead, the loss gives the Sharks the sixth seed heading into the playoffs, and it may be against their preferred opponent, the Vancouver Canucks. San Jose swept the season series against Vancouver, ... Read More »
The 2013 All-Star Game Ballot will have eight San Francisco Giants players vying to play in this year’s All-Star Game. Buster Posey, Pablo Sandoval, Marco Scutaro, Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, Angel Pagan, Hunter Pence, and Gregor Blanco will all have a chance to be voted in. While these players may not put up big numbers, all of these players are well liked ... Read More »
On Wednesday, Cameron Maybin hit the 15-day disabled list for an apparent wrist injury. The Padres are hoping that the treatment on the wrist will bring back the Maybin with great potential. So far this season Maybin has gone 3-for-33 at the plate with just one RBI and no home runs. As least for now, the team may not need him. ... Read More »
Just when Padres fans thought they had their third win of the year in the bag, reliever Luke Gregerson and closer Huston Street let one get away. Gregerson came in the top of the eighth inning with a two-run lead. After Michael Cuddyer reached first base on an error by third baseman Jedd Gyorko, the game came undone. With runners ... Read More »
The San Francisco Giants proved on Wednesday afternoon that they can, at moments, hit the ball well. The Giants scored 10 in a shutout win against the division rival Colorado Rockies. San Francisco went 7-for-18 with runners in scoring position, which had been a struggle point all season until Wednesday. Buster Posey finally emerged out of his slump and led ... Read More »
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