Davis Bertans and the Washington Wizards haven’t been seriously affected by the NBA’s current surge of coronavirus cases. | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The Wizards haven’t been directly affected yet, but it may only be a matter of time. The coronavirus pandemic remains a major disrupting factor in the NBA this season, especially in recent days because of a … [Read more...] about The NBA implements new rules to combat COVID-19 surge
Archives for December 2021
Wizards at Jazz GameThread
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Wizards looking to avenge last week’s lost against the Utah Jazz and to put a halt to their 4-game losing streak Wizards are on a season-long 4-game losing streak and are trying to find their way out of this slump. They are at .500 for the first time this season after their 98-118 loss to the the Phoenix Suns. The Wizards, tonight, will … [Read more...] about Wizards at Jazz GameThread
Should the Ravens sit Lamar Jackson against the Packers for the greater good?
Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK With a critical division game up next, it might be a good idea to let their star signal caller rest up a little bit more. As much as a showdown between the last two league MVPs would be great for television ratings and from a headline standpoint, sitting Lamar Jackson this week might be in the best interest of the Baltimore Ravens and … [Read more...] about Should the Ravens sit Lamar Jackson against the Packers for the greater good?
Weekend Bird Droppings: Orioles won’t have reunion with Freddy Galvis
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The lockout continues as we ponder the Orioles shortstop position in 2021, and Freddy Galvis takes a job in Japan. Good morning, Birdland! This time of year is often slow around baseball. It’s the only major American sport that is “off” for the holiday season. As such, players, agents, and front office execs alike seem happy to step … [Read more...] about Weekend Bird Droppings: Orioles won’t have reunion with Freddy Galvis
Buck Showalter hired as manager of the New York Mets
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Former Orioles manager Buck Showalter has a new job. He’s got a three-year contract to manage the New York Mets. Former Orioles manager Buck Showalter is heading back into a big league dugout after a three year absence. Following two rounds of interviews with the New York Mets over the last couple of weeks, Showalter was announced as the … [Read more...] about Buck Showalter hired as manager of the New York Mets