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What we learned as Trevor McDonald's stellar first start fuels win vs. Dodgers
What we learned as Trevor McDonald's stellar first start fuels win vs. Dodgers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
LOS ANGELES — In at least one way, the Giants got what they needed this weekend. The New York Mets dropped two of three to the lowly Washington Nationals at home, continuing their late-season slide.
It wasn’t the Giants, though, who went charging through that door.
The Cincinnati Reds are now in the driver’s seat for the final NL postseason spot, and the Giants will head home knowing they could be eliminated in the next 48 hours. They at least made sure the flight was a happy one.
Trevor McDonald impressed in his second outing of the year and the Giants rallied late, winning 3-1 to avoid a four-game sweep at Dodger Stadium. They finished with a 2-5 road trip and will head home at 77-79 on the season.
The game was scoreless and zooming along at an incredible pace until the seventh, when the Dodgers scored and put two in scoring position with one out. Tommy Edman hit a line drive to first but it was snagged by the 6-foot-7 Bryce Eldridge, who was making his first big league start on the dirt. Eldridge isn’t just tall, he also used to be a pitcher, and he made a quick throw to third for an inning-ending double play.
Bryce Eldridge already making it look easy at first base 😲 pic.twitter.com/Nald0qhFOM
— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) September 21, 2025
The momentum carried over, as the Giants put three runs on Blake Treinen in the top of the eighth. Treinen got booed off the field after a stretch that included a go-ahead walk of Willy Adames with the bases loaded.
Quite The Audition
In his third career big league appearance, McDonald certainly did enough to earn a start next weekend against the Colorado Rockies.
McDonald had a shutout going until the seventh. With a struggling bullpen, manager Bob Melvin tried to stretch the right-hander out and it hurt his final line, but he certainly showed something.
McDonald started his day by striking out Shohei Ohtani and he finished with three of them, along with nine groundouts, which is the norm for him. He scattered six hits and walked just one. McDonald was a two-pitch guy (sinker, curveball) in the minors and it was that way Sunday, too, but it worked. He threw his curve 40 times and got seven whiffs.
Trevor McDonald strikes out Shohei Ohtani in his first big-league start 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LiRwSU0Z0G
— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) September 21, 2025
That Was Quick
Adames and Christian Koss teamed up for one of the best double plays of the year for the Giants …
Both were a big part of the game-winning rally, too. Koss ignited it with an infield single and added a hustle double in his final at-bat.
Revenge Season
In the future, Old Friends will have a hard time topping what Michael Conforto did to the Giants this year. Conforto is hitting just .204 overall and continues to lose playing but he would be well below .200 without the four series against his former teammates.
It was scoreless until the seventh, when Conforto followed a walk and single with a single to left. That gave him 10 RBI against the Giants this year; 28 percent of his RBI for the season have come in rivalry games. Conforto is 14-for-37 overall against the Giants with three homers, which matches the number he hit all of last season at Oracle Park.
Mets vs. Nationals: How to watch on SNY on Sept. 21, 2025
The Mets wrap up a critical three-game series against the Nationals at Citi Field on Sunday at 1:40 p.m. on SNY.
Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...
Mets Notes
- Juan Soto is slashing a robust .347/.422/.708 with seven home runs, three doubles, one triple, 20 RBI and 15 runs in September (72 at-bats). On Saturday, he recorded his sixth RBI to tie the game or put the Mets ahead in the seventh inning or later.
- Francisco Lindor extended his hitting streak to nine games with a single in the third inning on Saturday and finished 1-for-5. Since Aug. 13, he leads the majors in hits, is tied for first in runs (35), and ranks eighth in OPS (1.020, minimum 100 plate appearances).
- Sean Manaea is slated to take the mound first, with Clay Holmes expected to follow in a bulk relief role. The lefty-righty tandem swapped duties in Tuesday's home win over the Padres, allowing a combined three runs on seven hits with six strikeouts across nine innings.
- With Manaea being reinstated from the paternity list, RHP Chris Devenski has been designated for assignment.
NATIONALS | METS |
|---|---|
| James Wood, DH | Francisco Lindor, SS |
| Dylan Crews, RF | Juan Soto, RF |
| Josh Bell, 1B | Brandon Nimmo, LF |
| Daylen Lile, LF | Pete Alonso, 1B |
| Paul DeJong, 2B | Jeff McNeil, 2B |
| Jorge Alfaro, C | Mark Vientos, DH |
| Brady House, 3B | Brett Baty, 3B |
| Nasim Nuñez, SS | Luis Torrens, C |
| Jacob Young, CF | Cedric Mullins, CF |
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Long Island Native, Islanders Fan Marshall Warren About To Live Out A Dream
EAST MEADOW, NY -- Long Island native Marshall Warren is about to live out a dream when the New York Islanders host the Philadelphia Flyers for their first preseason game.
Hailing from Suffolk County's Laurel Hollow, the 24-year-old defenseman and die-hard Islanders fan will get his first chance to don the Blue & Orange in an actual NHL game.
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"Yeah, it's pretty exciting," Warren said. "For me, it was Nassau Coliseum, but now, like, UBS is obviously their home rink, so that'd be cool to get out there. But you got a job to do, and you got to get out there and have some fun and win the game. I'll get to enjoy it a little bit after the game. But yeah, I'm just kind of focused right now and ready to go."
His family and friends will be in attendance. The ticket count, he's not so sure on the number.
"Good question," Warren said. "I don't even know. Like, really, I think it's word of mouth. I'm sure there'll be a lot of people there, but I don't even know. My parents will be there, obviously my sister."
During training camp last season, Warren was brought to a preseason game in Philadelphia, but did not get to play. Head coach Patrick Roy said that he wanted Warren to get a taste of what an NHL warmup was like and see him work toward getting to play next time.
That time is now, and Warren is ecstatic for the opportunity, as he couldn't contain his smile during his pregame media session.
"It's a good opportunity to showcase what you have and showcase your skills," Warren said. "That's where you want to be. You want to be playing against the other top guys. So I think it's a good opportunity for me."
Islanders captain Anders Lee knows how cool getting a game in on Long Island is for Warren.
"It's really cool. I'm pumped for him in that regard," Lee said. "And his process, going through that situation last year, and putting in the work and continuing to get better, he's earned that right to play a game tonight.
"He's looked great in camp. He's got a great attitude out there. His focus is there, and it'll be fun to see him on the ice."
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Marlen Reusser and Remco Evenepoel take world time trial titles in Rwanda
Swiss Reusser beats Kigali field by 51.89sec to take gold
Belgium’s Evenepoel passes Pogacar on way to victory
Switzerland’s Marlen Reusser overcame illness this year to win the women’s individual time trial at the cycling Road World Championships in Kigali on Sunday, while Remco Evenepoel of Belgium won a third successive men’s individual time trial title.
Reusser finished 51.89sec quicker than the rest of the field for a dominant victory, taking the rainbow jersey in a time of 43min 09.34sec around the 31.2km course in Rwanda’s capital on the opening day of the week-long championships, being hosted in Africa for the first time.
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India-Pakistan feud continues at Asia Cup as captain Yadav refuses handshake
India skipper snubs Salman Ali Agha in preliminaries
India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai
India’s captain, Suryakumar Yadav, once again chose not to shake hands with Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha at the toss for their Asia Cup match on Sunday, as animosity between the bitter rivals rumbled on at the eight-team tournament.
The Asia Cup has been dominated by headlines about India and Pakistan’s first meetings on the pitch since the military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours in May this year. India have won both matches, winning the second by six wickets on Sunday.
Continue reading...Young Lions deal knockout blow in what feels like ageing Collingwood’s last swing | Jonathan Horn
When Scott Pendlebury zipped up his tracksuit top, you knew it wasn’t the Magpies’ day. But make no mistake: Brisbane were the superior team
Darcy Cameron executed the perfect tap, Nick Daicos executed the perfect kick and Mason Cox executed the perfect stuff up. Sometimes in life, and in football, you just know it isn’t going to be your day. And when the ball ballooned off big Mason’s belly button, a bad Collingwood moon was rising. A few minutes later, Scott Pendlebury was zipping up his tracksuit top, done for the day and the year. He’s their compass and their second coach but he also plays a critical defensive role at stoppages. Several times in the opening quarter, the Lions waltzed out the front of packs where Pendlebury would normally have been the doorman.
One thing Collingwood had in their favour was precedent. So you’re three goals down at quarter time, all at sea and without one of your best and most experienced players? Sound familiar? But unlike Geelong’s violent wrenching of the contest the night before, Collingwood’s was more of a stabilisation, a reset, a gradual ratcheting up of the pressure. As Brisbane conceded a 100-metre penalty, Ryan Lester was having his head stitched up, Ty Gallop was being tested for concussion and Collingwood had kicked six goals from 15 entries. Watching the Lions trudge to their rooms didn’t inspire confidence.
Continue reading...Is Fedor Svechkov Ready To Become A Top-Six Forward?
Milwaukee Admirals center Fedor Svechkov (40) skates away after a drill during practice Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. © Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Like everyone else associated with the Nashville Predators, Fedor Svechkov is doing his best to put the 2024-25 season behind him.
Easier said than done, especially since he was asked about it Thursday during media availability following the first day of practice.
“What happened last year? I don’t remember,” the 22-year-old Russian center said.
His response may have been tongue-in-cheek, but he made his point. Like everyone else on the roster, Svechkov is ready to move forward.
The disappointing season can hardly be blamed on Svechkov. After being called up from the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals in November, he put up eight goals and nine assists for 17 points in 52 games. He spent most of the time in the bottom six, but showed flashes of his two-way skillset that impressed the Predators enough to make him the 19th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft.
Before his call-up, Svechkov put up 12 points (5-7-12) in 13 games with Milwaukee. After the Predators failed to qualify for the playoffs, he went back to the Admirals and collected eight points (4-4-8) in 10 post-season games.
More will be expected of Svechkov this coming season. General manager Barry Trotz has hinted he would like to see Svechkov eventually become the No. 2 center behind Ryan O’Reilly.
Quite a jump for a player who is still learning English and adjusting to the NHL. Fortunately, he appears to be staying in the moment.
“Today was the first practice,” Svechkov said Thursday. “I think I worked well. That’s all I can control and all I can do, so I’m not thinking about role and stuff.”
During the Predators’ first scrimmage on Friday, Svechkov was paired on a line with Steven Stamkos and Joakim Kemell. While Stamkos’s production tailed off considerably last season, he could provide the veteran experience Svechkov would need to work his way into a top-six role.
During the off-season, Trotz talked with Svechkov about how to make the necessary mental adjustments that come with having success in the NHL. On Thursday, Svechkov indicated he’s working on both his English and consistency in his game.
“This is the most difficult league in the world, and I have to be ready for every game,” he said.
One of the weaknesses in Svechkov’s game early on in his NHL career is winning faceoffs. He won just 37% of them in 2024-25, a number that needs improvement if he is to assume the No. 2 center role.
Svechkov’s 12.5 shooting percentage was a demonstration of his superior shooting. That was emphasized more specifically on Apr. 8 when his wrister from the slot gave the Preds a 7-6 come-from-behind win in overtime against the New York Islanders.
The Predators did little to improve their center depth in the off-season, other than drafting Brady Martin fifth overall in the 2025 Draft. If head coach Andrew Brunette decides to move Stamkos to the wing, Erik Haula could slide in at center, giving the club more options.
Training camp has only just begun, and a lot needs to be sorted out on the Predators’ front line before the regular season gets underway. Svhechkov will get every opportunity to move into a bigger role; he just has to prove he’s ready for it.
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Rangers 2-0 Hibs: What the pundits said
Former Rangers and Scotland winger Neil McCann on BBC Sportsound
It's a difficult game for Russell Martin and the team - demonstrations before the game, apprehension in the stadium.
When they got the second, they were comfortable. Hibs looked a bit lethargic and Rangers adjusted how they defended at times.
It's a big relief for Martin and his players.
I don't think there was ever a doubt from people who know Nico Raskin that you'd get the right reaction.
He's gone from sitting in the stands to the starting line-up and you can see why. He bossed the game today in terms of the energy required.
It took Nico's header to take the nerves away from the team.
What's happened within the bowels of Rangers, we're not privy to the details, but what fallout there might have been, you have to find a way as a manager to resolve it and do the best thing for the team.
Nico showed today that he's a big player for Rangers.
Former Hibernian midfielder Scott Allan on BBC Sportsound
The way Rangers started the second half, they looked to really pin Hibs in at times.
The only way Hibs were getting out would be a ball turned down a channel, hoping Kieron Bowie could spring from there.
They looked more hopeful than definitive in terms of how they were going to create chances. They had chances from set pieces, but the delivery wasn't on the money when you know the quality they possess.
Rangers defended well the second half but it all comes from how they played. They dominated the ball and moved the ball well.
Hibs ran out of ideas and didn't look the same as they have done since the start of the season.
There's no question David Gray will be disappointed in the goals that they lost, especially after the disallowed one.
It's the poorest I've seen Hibs this season, I can't lie.
Blues Prospect Continues To Stand Out; Making Quite The Impression In Second Season With Team
St. Louis Blues prospect Aleksanteri Kaskimaki took part in the opening pre-season game last night, continuing to make an impression on the coaching staff.
The 21-year-old had a positive rookie season in the AHL with the Springfield Thunderbirds, notching 11 goals and 34 points in 63 games, good enough for eighth in goals and sixth in points on the team.
Prior to the pre-season opening 2-1 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars, Kaskimaki was a force at the prospects tournament and continued to show off his high energy and skill in training camp. Against a Stars team which featured NHLers Mavrik Bourque, Alexander Petrovic, Nils Lundkvist, Sam Steel and Radek Faksa, Kaskimaki finished the game with a shot on goal and a hit in 16:55 of ice time.
The young centermen skated on a line with Nathan Walker and Alexey Toropchenko, fitting in perfectly and helping the line win plenty of small ice puck battles. Kaskimaki's lone hiccup was on an ill-advised play in overtime that was intercepted in the middle of the ice on an outlet that led to Carbonneau's penalty.
Kaskimaki was involved in the Blues' only goal, moving the puck to Dylan Holloway behind the goal and then quickly getting to the front of the net. After Holloway sent the puck to Logan Mailloux, he fed it to Justin Carbonneau, who used Kaskimaki as a pass option to sneakily beat the Stars' goaltender.
There is plenty to like from Kaskimaki's overall game. He plays with a high pace, always looking to carry the puck through the neutral zone and initiate rush offense. Offensively, the 5-foot-11, 181-pound center uses deception and his hands to create shooting chances. He likes to use the defender's legs to his advantage, sliding the puck through their legs with different release points in an attempt to change the angle and confuse the goaltenders.
He found success with it in Liiga, Finland's top professional league, before the jump to North American hockey, recording 10 goals and 17 points in 48 games as a 19-year-old.
The 2022 third-round pick (73rd overall) possesses several NHL-translatable skills. His skill set screams successful bottom-six player, and with some more time to refine his game in the AHL, Kaskimaki could be one of the many players who earn a call-up to the NHL sometime this season or next.
"Kaskimaki is one of my ... I saw him at the World Junior in Sweden. There's something about that player that attracts me to him," said GM Doug Armstrong in the exit interviews following the Blues' elimination from the playoffs. "His detail. He reminds me a lot of, I hate putting comparisons out because I get held to it, but not the offense of Alex Steen; he doesn't have that offense yet, might never have that offense, but he has that understanding of the game, understanding the important times of the game, where important ice is, how to get to it. I saw that when he represents his national team. He's a guy if does what he's supposed to do, I see him getting games next year. If he does what he's supposed to do and has a great training camp, he could start with us."
Making the team is certainly a long shot, but Kaskimaki is off to a flying start in showing that he is more NHL-ready than some may believe.
European roundup: Ferran Torres at the double as Barcelona cruise past Getafe
Dani Olmo also on target in 3-0 victory in La Liga
Inter defeat Sassuolo; Marseille v PSG postponed
Ferran Torres scored twice as Barcelona cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory against Getafe on Sunday, with Dani Olmo adding the third goal and an assist in another impressive display by Hansi Flick’s side.
The win keeps the unbeaten Catalan side second in La Liga on 13 points, trailing the leaders Real Madrid by two points after Los Blancos maintained their flawless record with five wins from five matches after defeating Espanyol on Saturday.
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Neutral-Site Matchups And Locations For The 2025-26 NHL Pre-Season
The NHL pre-season has officially arrived this weekend as another season approaches. Not only is pre-season a great time for coaches and management to test out line combinations and review their roster, but it’s a great time for the NHL and the teams to try new things.
Games have started to be held in neutral venues, where neither team participating in the pre-season outing is considered the home team. Other games will be held nearby at the home arena of an AHL affiliate, just outside of the big city.
This season, the NHL has scheduled several contests to be played at neutral sites.
Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Mammoth, Magness Arena
The first neutral-site pre-season game is between the Utah Mammoth and Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. This game will be held at Magness Arena in Denver. While the location is still technically home for Colorado, this isn’t Ball Arena.
Magness Arena was opened in 1999 and is home to the University of Denver in the NCAA. The University of Denver’s hockey program, the Denver Pioneers, have been a force for the last 10 years, earning three NCAA championships in 2024, 2022 and 2017.
The University of Denver is also known for its gymnastics program, as it hosted the NCAA Region Gymnastics Championships five times at Magness Arena.
Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings, Toyota Arena
Toyota Arena in Ontario, Calif., will host state rivals the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings on Sunday. Toyota Arena is the home of the AHL’s Ontario Reign, the affiliate team of the Kings. This venue is about a 50-minute drive west to the Kings’ Crypto.com Arena.
This is the second straight year that the Ducks take on the Kings in a pre-season affair at Toyota Arena. Los Angeles won that game 3-2 with two goals from Alex Laferriere and one from captain Anze Kopitar.
The Kings are participating in the most pre-season games held at neutral sites, with the game against Anaheim being one of three.
Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks, Abbotsford Centre
Just like the Kings, the Vancouver Canucks will play in the home of the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks, their affiliate club. Vancouver will take on the Calgary Flames at Abbotsford Centre in a pre-season clash on Wednesday.
The Abbotsford Canucks are coming off a Calder Cup championship. They didn’t get to hoist the Cup in the Abbotsford Centre, but it was the first championship for the franchise since they moved to Abbotsford in 2021.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals, Giant Center
On Thursday, the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals will face off at Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. This is another AHL home, which belongs to the Hershey Bears of the Washington Capitals organization.
Since the opening of the arena in October 2002, Giant Center has seen plenty of success from the Bears. Hershey has won five Calder Cups in that span, including back-to-back championships in 2023 and 2024, making it the home of one of the most storied franchises in AHL hockey.
Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings, Dignity Health Arena
The Ducks and Kings are back at it again on the 27th, this time at Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield, Calif. This is the home arena of the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. However, they aren’t the affiliates of the Kings or Ducks.
The Condors are the AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers. The distance between the two cities is nearly 1,300 miles, one of the longest distances between an NHL team and their AHL affiliate.
New Jersey Devils vs Ottawa Senators, Videotron Centre
On the 28th, the New Jersey Devils will take on the Ottawa Senators in a venue that is home to the Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL. The Videotron Centre in Quebec City is a relatively new arena, as it opened in September 2015.
Quebec City hasn’t seen competitive NHL hockey in a long time. While it has hosted a handful of pre-season games in the past, it’s been 30 years since the Quebec Nordiques were the talk of the town as the city’s beloved NHL team.
In The Hockey News’ pre-season fan survey, Quebec City was voted as the most deserving city for NHL expansion.
Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Kia Center
Kia Center will host the Battle of Florida between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. This arena was opened in 2010 as the Amway Center, before it was renamed to the Kia Center in 2023.
The Kia Center is home to three teams. The NBA’s Orlando Magic, the ECHL’s Orlando Solar Bears - affiliate of the Lightning - and the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League.
Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators, Videotron Centre
The Ottawa Senators are back in the Videotron Centre on the 30th, but this time they match up with the Montreal Canadiens. This could be an attractive matchup for fans in the Quebec City area, as both teams participating have the largest French-speaking population.
Another fact about Quebec City and the Videotron Centre is that they’ll be the hosts of the IIHF’s 2027 Women’s World Championship and the 2029 World Junior Championship.
Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Mammoth, Idaho Central Arena
The final neutral venue for the 2025-26 NHL pre-season will be the Idaho Central Arena. This will be the third neutral site for the Kings and the second for the Mammoth of this campaign.
The Idaho Central Arena is in Boise, Idaho and is home to the Idaho Steelheads. The Steelheads, affiliate of the Dallas Stars, are entering their 18th season in the ECHL and have played in this arena since 1997.
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