Liga MX Preview: Queretaro desperate to keep play-off hopes alive
Queretaro coach Ignacio Ambriz admits it is last-chance saloon for his side in their quest to reach the Liga MX […] Read more
Monthly Archives: ottobre 2014
Giants’ Strickland owns actions, ready for next chance
Admittedly, Giants reliever Hunter Strickland didn't sleep very well after a nightmarish Wednesday night in Kansas City. A day later, back in his home clubhouse in San Francisco, a remorseful…Read more
With no DH, Giants look for Morse to adjust on bench
Travis Ishikawa knows the pitfalls of what Michael Morse is dealing with right now, himself having once been relegated from the starting lineup to a pinch-hit role, but that doesn't…Read more
Alcides thriving since receiving ignition keys
Alcides Escobar always has seen himself as a leadoff man or No. 2 hitter. He hit mostly first or second in the Brewers' Minor League system before doing so for…Read more
Kuemper makes 26 saves, Wild shut out Coyotes 2-0
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Darcy Kuemper made 26 saves for his third shutout of the season, and defenceman Jared Spurgeon had two assists to lead the Minnesota Wild past the…Read more
Rags-to-riches story for Giants’ pitching staff
When manager Bruce Bochy came to San Francisco prior to the 2007 season, he made the unorthodox move of keeping longtime pitching coach Dave Righetti on staff. Eight seasons later,…Read more
QMJHL Roundup: Gamelin helps Drakkar to shootout win over Screaming Eagles
SYDNEY, N.S. - Frederic Gamelin had the shootout winner as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar edged the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 5-4 on Thursday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Valentin…Read more
Lincecum undergoes MRI; Bochy remains optimistic
A day after Tim Lincecum left Game 2 of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium because of tightness in his back, Giants manager Bruce Bochy was decidedly upbeat about the…Read more
Red Wings rally to force OT, then Abdelkader’s goal beats Penguins 4-3
DETROIT - Justin Abdelkader's goal 4:16 into overtime capped a dramatic Detroit rally, giving the Red Wings a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. The Red Wings…Read more
Royals could revive running game facing Hudson
It's been forgotten amid a surprising power surge, swept aside because it hasn't necessarily altered outcomes. But the Royals -- Major League leaders in stolen bases by a wide margin…Read more