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Kurtenbach: 5 brash, possibly irresponsible 2024 SF Giants predictions

San Francisco Giants fans are feeling optimistic about the new season.

Bold predictions include Matt Chapman finishing Top-5 in National League MVP voting and Keaton Winn becoming the top rookie starter for the Giants. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

2 months ago

Giants taking 'sink-or-swim' approach with young players this season

The Giants are relying on rookies and young players for the upcoming MLB season.

Providing opportunities to young players comes with risks but also brings excitement and potential benefits. [ more ]

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The Mercury News

Golden State Warriors

Warriors' overachieving rookie duo set for intense play-in test

The Warriors, led by Steve Kerr, facing unprecedented playoff challenges as a 10-seed relying heavily on rookies. [ more ]

Silver Screen and Roll

LA Lakers

Lakers Medical Analysis: Jalen Hood-Schifino's back surgery and recovery timeline

Jalen Hood-Schifino undergoes lumbar microdiscectomy

Rookies facing injury challenges in the NBA [ more ]

The Ringer

4 months ago

Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys Lose, Divisional-Round Look Ahead, and Betaches

Recap of Cowboys' loss and discussion of their future

Review of top NFL rookies and wild-card weekend [ more ]

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Defector

2 weeks ago

Chicago White Sox

Here's How The White Sox Can Still Lose 100 Games, But In An Interesting Way | Defector

The importance of gaining experience in low-stakes situations for rookies in Major League Baseball [ more ]

The Ringer

2 weeks ago

Deliverability

The Best Fantasy Landing Spots for 2024 Rookies

Analyzing rookie players' fantasy football impact for the 2024 season with the 'High T' metric. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets

Nets Notebook: Rookie Noah Clowney gets first career start against Kings

Noah Clowney received his first career start for the Nets due to Nic Claxton's injury.

Rookies Noah Clowney and Jalen Wilson's production was crucial in a recent victory against the Detroit Pistons. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets

Nets rookies Dariq Whitehead, Noah Clowney delighted by NBA debuts: 'A surreal moment'

Rookies Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead made their NBA debuts in the Nets' win over the Heat.

Whitehead became the second-youngest player to appear in a game for the Nets.

Clowney and Whitehead's debuts offer a glimpse into the future of the team. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Roupp shows potential with eye-opening performance in Giants' loss

Jung Hoo Lee impressed at Dodger Stadium

Landen Roupp showcased his pitching skills [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

Problematic pitches: the rookies edition

Problematic pitches from rookie pitchers

Importance of improving secondary pitches [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Giants must have shortstop backup plan after committing to Luciano

The 2023 MLB season was a great season for player development for the Giants.

Top prospect Marco Luciano will be given the opportunity to be the everyday shortstop next season.

The Giants had a similar situation with a rookie infielder last year that did not work out. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston Bruins

Projecting Bruins lineup for Game 1 of Stanley Cup Playoffs: Who's in? Who's out?

Bruins lineup decisions for playoffs are crucial

Rookies and under-the-radar signings impacting Bruins lineup [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston Bruins

Growing Pains: Bruins Feeling Effects Of Rookie-Heavy Lineups

The Boston Bruins have relied on rookies this season due to injuries.

The rookies have shown promise but have also made mistakes.

The Bruins coaching staff acknowledges the growing pains of young players. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

2 months ago

Los Angeles Rams

How will Rams fill Aaron Donald's shoes? These prospects are afoot

Kobie Turner had nine sacks in his rookie season

Byron Young recorded eight sacks as a rookie [ more ]

ESPN.com

Los Angeles Rams

Rams draft class produces leading receiver, sack leader, more

The Los Angeles Rams relied on their young players and rookies more in the 2024 season after moving on from veteran contributors and not spending big in free agency.

Despite not having a first-round pick, the Rams had a strong draft class with several key contributors from rounds 2-5. [ more ]

The Athletic

Los Angeles Rams

NFL All-Rookie Team: C.J. Stroud and other 2023 draft picks who excelled this season

Stroud was the top rookie in the NFL this season, leading the league in passing yards per game.

Gibbs, Achane, and Nacua were also standout rookies in their respective positions. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

2 months ago

San Francisco 49ers

49ers need Latu, Willis to step up in Woerner's absence

The 49ers are relying on their 2023 draft picks, including tight ends Latu and Willis, to contribute in the upcoming season.

Woerner and Dwelley, both key tight ends, are entering free agency, prompting the need for young and affordable talent in the position. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Toronto Maple Leafs

Where do the Maple Leafs' real needs lie at the 2024 trade deadline?

The Maple Leafs need to focus on improving their forward position.

The team should be selective in their approach to adding to the roster due to the lack of draft picks. [ more ]

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