Tag Archives: Boston

The Spin: Fantasy Baseball and the Impact of Recent Major Pitching Injuries

Fantasy managers will lose Shane Bieber this year. (Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images) I close my eyes and can see them all vividly and in perfect color. Jacob deGrom paints the corner and Justin Verlander works on a no-hitter. Max Scherzer blows hitters away and Clayton Kershaw runs his curve, that slow… Read More »

Bruins beat Panthers to win Atlantic Division title

Bruins beat Panthers and have inside track for Atlantic Division title originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston BOSTON – The Bruins took a huge step toward capturing their second consecutive Atlantic Division title with a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers Saturday afternoon at TD Garden. The Panthers took the lead just 37 seconds into… Read More »

The NBA coaching market is starting to take shape for the offseason

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Steve Clifford’s red eyes betrayed his calm exterior as the Hornets’ 62-year-old head coach explained his decision to step down at the end of the season Wednesday afternoon. “This has been going on for weeks as we discussed things,” Clifford told the assembled media at Spectrum Center. “I just don’t see myself… Read More »

How Jrue Holiday fits in seamlessly with the championship favorites

It was early March 2023, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s broad smile filled a box during a video call. The two-time MVP had joined us from Milwaukee’s practice facility, relaxed and contemplative as he rocked back and forth in a chair in the conference room, answering questions ranging from his secret pre-draft visit to Atlanta a decade… Read More »

The Spin: What you need to know during the first weekend of fantasy baseball action

Jack Flaherty’s comeback story is off to a great start, but can fantasy managers rely on it? (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) Weekend baseball is a classic, beloved tradition. But there can be a lot for a fantasy manager to take into creating that much action. But don’t worry: Scott Pianowski is here to put… Read More »

Fantasy Baseball: 2-start pitcher rankings, streaming tips and more for the first week of April

Jared Jones has been generating a lot of hype lately, but should you stream him in fantasy this week? (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Getty Images) The MLB season is in full swing and April’s pitching stats are just as important as the stats that have accumulated over time. This is a tough week to target two-starters… Read More »

NBA playoff races to watch, predictions and first round matchups we want to see

It’s March Madness in the NBA! With only two weeks left in the regular season, many teams are still vying for play-off placement. Which East prospect can avoid the Celtics side of the bracket? Will the Rockets bounce the Warriors out of the play-in tournament? Our NBA writers break down the playoff races to take… Read More »

If this is it for Panda, then thanks are due for so many Giants memories

If this is it for Panda, thanks are due to the many Giants memories that originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Giants fans can watch Pablo Sandoval’s potential last game in the orange and black Tuesday at 5 PM PT on NBC Sports Bay Area and stream it on the NBC Sports… Read More »

Flyers fall to their former goalkeeper while Panthers get their revenge

Flyers fall to their former goalie as Panthers get payback originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia After the emotional high of beating Boston, the Flyers suffered a disappointment Sunday night with a 4-1 loss to the Panthers at the Wells Fargo Center. Anthony Stolarz, a 2012 second-round draft pick of the Flyers, was excellent in… Read More »