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Wednesday BP: How is Vitello preparing for his new role?

Good morning, baseball fans! Earlier this week, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area wrote about how the San Francisco Giants’ new manager Tony Vitello is preparing for his new role. Vitello, as we know, has no MLB experience as either a player or a coach (though he has coached several MLB players). So he […]

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 12/17/25

The offseason continues to move along, as this week we’ve had a spate of low-profile relief signings; Caleb Thielbar re-signing with the Cubs, the Nationals handing $5.5 million to lefty Foster Griffin, the Giants inking Jason Foley for $2 million, and the Reds landing former Yankee Caleb Ferguson on a one-year deal. Exciting stuff! The […]

NFL Week 16 Anytime Touchdown Scorer Prop Bet & Odds

Wanting to place a wager on some anytime TD props in Week 16? The NFL schedule features 16 games, so there are lots of options to choose from. Before putting any money on Jonathan Taylor (-280) or any other player to find the end zone this week, take a peek at this complete list of odds, which we have compiled below. Top Week 16 Anytime Touchdown Scorer Odds Scoring predictions via 4for4 . Jonathan Taylor (-280) Week 16: Colts vs 49ers Game Time: 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 22 R...

Golden Nuggets: This team needs reinforcements on defense

49ers game review: What causes for concern emerged in win over Titans? (paywall)“On Thursday, defensive coordinator Robert Saleh attributed the 49ers’ 15 missed tackles in a 26-8 win over the Browns on Nov. 30 to fatigue and said the bye week had come at a “perfect time” for his tired group. On Sunday, however, the […]

Flames at Sharks game 34: Lines, game thread and how to watch

The San Jose Sharks are back home after a road trip that started out bumpy, but ultimately ended successfully with a winning record. San Jose will have to bring that momentum into SAP Center tonight against the Calgary Flames. The Flames are on a short, two-game road trip on the West Coast. Calgary beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in overtime on Saturday thanks to Dustin Wolf, who stopped 21 of 22 shots. Wolf is back on track after a tough start to the season. He now has a 10-12-2 record wi...

49ers release cornerback one week after signing him to the practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers released cornerback Isaiah Bolden from the practice squad, per the NFL’s transaction wire. The team signed him a week ago. The 49ers, barring a setback, will likely activate edge rusher Yetur Gross-Matos from the Injured Reserve this Saturday. The team is also expected to get back Tatum Bethune, Sam Okayinonu, among […]

Giants sign starter Adrian Houser to 2-year deal

The San Francisco Giants didn’t wait for us to catch our breaths from the signing of quasi-closer Jason Foley as just moments ago Jeff Passan broke that they’ve also signed starting pitcher Adrian Houser to a 2-year, $22 million deal with an option for a third year. Does this move effectively end the team’s exploration […]

Adrian Houser gets $22M from Giants

Remember Adrian Houser? Journeyman righthander, was an NRI with the Rangers last spring, had a good camp, made eight starts and a relief appearance for Round Rock (with a 5.03 ERA) before opting out of his deal to join the Chicago White Sox rotation? Well, he reportedly has agreed to terms on a two year, […]

Giants sign reliever Jason Foley

The San Francisco Giants have announced the signing of RHP Jason Foley to a 1-year major league deal. He missed all of 2025 recovering from right shoulder capsule surgery and will miss probably half of the 2026 season, too. Previously, the four-year veteran was the Detroit Tigers’ closer, registering 28 saves in 2024. He’s thrown […]

The Pressure Is On For Danila Yurov To Develop Quickly

The Quinn Hughes trade has become the biggest story in the NHL since the Minnesota Wild traded for him on December 12. The main thing to focus on is that the Wild acquired a true superstar on the blue line and is gearing up for a real run at Stanley Cup contention this season. While seeing Qui...

Overtaking the GOAT? Stephen Curry Breaks Two Michael Jordan Records, Eyes a 3rd

When it rains in Chicago, it pours. With not much to celebrate day to day for the Chicago Bulls, the one thing we’ve always had was Michael Jordan and his legendary run in the Windy City. But here comes Stephen Curry, breaking not one, but two Jordan records — with another major one approaching soon. So, what were the TWO Michael Jordan records broken? Let me read you the charges facing the Baby-Faced Assassin. On December 12, in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Curry ...

49ers stock report: 8 risers and 6 fallers versus the Titans

By now, we know who the San Francisco 49ers are. This team will go as far as its offense can take it. It won’t be easy if Ricky Pearsall misses time, but the scheme is superb, and the execution on that side of the ball has been outstanding of late. The same cannot be said […]

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Willie MacIver

Season In Review continues on this fine Tuesday and today’s player we reminisce on will be backup catcher Willie MacIver. The backstop was finally able to make his big league debut this past season, serving as primary starter Shea Langeliers’ backup How was he acquired? The former 9th-round pick by the Colorado Rockies in 2018 […]

Two Words, Wolves Pod: Bones!

On today’s episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun break down the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ wins over the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, as well as the recent play of Bones Hyland. — The Timberwolves have won six of their last seven games, but of done so in somewhat lackluster fashion. Does the “eye test” even […]

Brock Purdy continues to improve in one key area

The San Francisco 49ers had a nice 37-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, improving to 10-4 with three weeks left in the season. It was an amazing offensive day, as the 49ers scored on all but one of their possessions, which proved to be too much to overcome for the Titans. Quarterback Brock […]

Tuesday BP: Giants set dates for Fan Fest 2026

Good morning, baseball fans! While it may be cold and dreary, we have our first signs of spring in the form of the San Francisco Giants releasing the dates for the 2026 Fan Fest Tour! This year’s tour will feature four stops. Three of which will be in January and the event will conclude with […]

Kyle Shanahan explains why 49ers rookie is playing familiar waiting game

The 49ers have problems at the wide receiver position again with Ricky Pearsall dealing with an ankle injury and an aggravation of the knee problem that has seen him miss much of the season. Yet Pearsall’s potential absence appears unlikely to create an opportunity for rookie wideout Jordan Watkins. Fourth-round pick Watkins has dealt with […]

The Bear’s Den, December 16, 2025

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears in prime position for playoff berth, but it’s delicate heading into final 3 games – Chicago Sun-Times The Bears are 10-4 and close against the Packers (9-4-1), 49ers (10-4) and Lions (8-6). Ben Johnson: Bears have to protect Rome Odunze from himself in injury rehab – Chicago Sun-Times The […]

Flames vs. Sharks NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Dec. 16

Are you looking for an edge on the upcoming Calgary Flames-San Jose Sharks game on Tuesday, Dec. 16? Best bets tips are provided below, so take advantage before the 10 p.m. ET start. Best Flames vs. Sharks Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Macklin Celebrini, Sharks +170 16 G in 33 GP Nazem Kadri, Flames +175 6 G in 33 GP Matthew Coronato, Flames +210 10 G in 32 GP Tyler Toffoli, Sharks +240 9 G in 33 GP...

Golden Nuggets: We’re on to Indianapolis

Ricky Pearsall aggravated PCL injury vs Titans, leaving Week 16 status uncertain“He landed on his knee and it’s a painful thing,” Shanahan said. “Hopefully, it’s not at all like when he first did it. But it does take time for that pain to go away. Hopefully, that’ll be sooner than later over these next eight […]