Preseason Week 3 is finally among us as the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers get ready to kick off the football week at Lincoln Financial Field for Thursday Night Football. Week 3 is typically the season’s “dress rehearsal” as the starters generally play the first half and possibly into the third quarter depending on their coach’s…
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The Houston Astros and New York Yankees begin a three-game series tonight
It’s the first time the two teams have met since the Astros took the season-opening series, 2-1. Before that, the Yankees had won 13 of the previous 15 meetings between the two teams. On the mound for Houston tonight is southpaw Brett Oberholtzer who is looking to continue his hot streak and impressive season against new Yankees…
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Toronto Blue Jays vs Milwaukee Brewers
With their postseason hopes fading, the Toronto Blue Jays pay a visit to Miller Park tonight to begin a brief two-game interleague series with the Milwaukee Brewers, with the Blue Jays in need of some competent pitching to end a discouraging August and the Brewers chasing a fifth straight victory. Milwaukee, on the other hand,…
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What to Look For – Browns vs. Redskins
The Redskins return to FedEx Field tonight for a primetime preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. According to head coach Mike Pettine, the starters will play the first half against Washington. What we don't know, though, is exactly how the quarterback distribution will unfold. It has already been announced that QB Brian Hoyer will start. Earlier this week,…
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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears play the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight in what is the team’s second Pre-Season game of the season. The Jacksonville Jags started their preseason with a 16-10 win over Tampa Bay. This game didn't feature a whole lot of offense for the Jags, which will be a recurring theme for them all year. In…
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Blue Jays bats stay cool in Seattle for 2nd straight night
SEATTLE — J.A. Happ doesn’t believe the Toronto Blue Jays are putting an excessive amount of importance on an August series. He is willing to give some credit to the new co-leaders in the race for the second wild card in the American League. “It’s just they are doing the things we’re not right now,…
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