Sentences with phrase «postseason run»

Many of the players that have been with the team for a while have had to play close to 100 extra games this decade due to their long postseason runs.

They're still going to annoy the world with an improbably deep postseason run in the next three years — you knew it was a scorpion when you carried it across the river — but there has to be a little doubt right now.

With the disappointment of 2011 in its rearview mirror, the Bishop O'Dowd girls volleyball team is in the fast lane to a deep postseason run in 2012.

In early March, they were 41 - 19 and cruising to a potentially deep postseason run when Matthews, the Iron Man, tore his Achilles.

Cal's seven - year postseason run is over after the Bears dropped four of their final five.

On his day, he is still capable of producing a sensational performance and the Marlins will be desperate to try and sway A-Rod ahead of what could be a memorable postseason run for the franchise.

In a city where expectations run mile - high, the pressure is mounting on passer Jake Plummer to lead his team deep into the postseason

Before the Stanley Cup Playoffs began, the team at Sports Insights examined several profitable betting systems to use during the NHL postseason run in an attempt to give our members an edge over the average, everyday...

Though his effort may wane on defense at times, and he preserves energy for a late postseason run — he's now played into June seven years in a row — part of it is that no player in the NBA carries as much responsibility as James.

If it hits, they'll either ride Buchholz's coattails to one of the most improbable postseason runs of the last few years, or trade him for a bevy of prospects.

They aren't very good sad sacks, as they've each enjoyed thrilling postseason runs within the last few years.

This surprising victory topped off yet another profitable postseason run for the sportsbooks, as Villanova was largely ignored by the majority of spread bettors.

Somewhat concerning for a team whose past postseason runs were all rooted in a strong ground game.

Seven postseason runs from MVP - caliber pitchers in the postseason in the Wild Card Era that featured nothing but quality starts.

ONE PLAYER TO WATCH: Elisha Davis will play for Arizona next year, and if she keeps her emotions under control, will lead a deep Berkeley postseason run.

Again, consider that with the Red Sox sporting a historic offense in 2011 and looking like they were on their way to a successful postseason run, all the owners would spring for financially on a team that needed pitching was Bedard or Harden.

LeBron James's Cavs had a negative - 4.8 net rating in his first postseason run, which came in his third year in the league.

The dream is still alive for Mets fans to have their cake (having been blessed to watch Wright's career) and eat it too (getting him back for a deep, memorable postseason run).

Before the Stanley Cup Playoffs began, the team at Sports Insights examined several profitable betting systems to use during the NHL postseason run in an attempt to give our members an edge over the average, everyday square bettor.

Cueto is in the first year of a six - year, $ 130 million contract with San Francisco, and has so far paid immediate dividends, helping the Giants to first place in the National League West at the break, poised for another even - year postseason run.

Balance is the key for the Cougars, and if they are going to make a deep postseason run, sophomore middle Carley Ward, outside hitters Ni'Yesha Brown and Bailey Gamez along with setter Brooke Hadfield and libero Marissa Angeja will be leading the way.

Standout freshman Branden Dawson suffered a leg injury in the final game of the regular season, ruling him out for the duration of the Spartans» postseason run.

But the Cubs can probably handle pushing their payroll to $ 200 million, especially after the glow of a postseason run.

This postseason run was a chance for him to potentially push his price even higher, though, especially if he kept playing well through the Stanley Cup Final.

He was injured last year for the Cardinals» postseason run.

Will those players be back in time for a postseason run?

The Golden Knights are showing gleaming signs of a team hell - bent on a deep postseason run, and I'm hard - pressed to imagine them fizzling out any time soon.

CAMPOLINDO - MORAGA (27 - 7) A veteran team (five senior starters) that played for a state title last year is primed to make another deep postseason run.

The Bears have looked strong all year and could be primed for a deep postseason run.

This is a familiar story that may be the death of the Kings whenever their postseason run ends.

The Falcons» bye gives Kyle Shanahan time to have a busy HC interview slate, but if there is anyone who can give advice on balancing a postseason run with job interviews, it's Dan Quinn.

The former did it earlier this year (with horrific results) and the latter did it through the 2012 postseason run (with terrific results).

Take a look at some of highlights from San Francisco's postseason run.

It will be interesting to see what happens with this, because had the Nets not made the trade (they were essentially out of the postseason running when the acquisition occurred), Brooklyn would own the sixth overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.

He is averaging 6.6 points per game during the Pacers» postseason run.

Entering the starting lineup after forward John Henson sprained his left wrist in March, McAdoo starred during North Carolina's postseason run, averaging 10.6 points in the team's last seven games, more than double his output to that point.

Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, and Danny Amendola are all getting healthy at exactley the right time for the Pats to make another postseason run.

In the 2013, 2014, and 2016 postseason runs, George averaged 21.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists and a True Shooting Percentage of 57.5 percent while averaging nearly 41 minutes per game.

The ACC - leading Cavaliers will look to keep Rick Pitino's group at bay as both powerhouses gear up for a postseason run.

The biggest difference probably would have been that the Royals might not have given up as much for a month of Ben Zobrist, although that's questionable considering the Royals were retooling for a postseason run, not for help making the postseason.

The Astros are a big - market team coming off a postseason run, and their payroll is currently under $ 100 million.

The Broncos were the defending Super Bowl champs and the Raiders were gearing up to take a leap forward, but the Chiefs really felt this was the year to win the AFC West and make a deeper postseason run.

Almost every pitcher, no matter how dominant in the regular season, no matter how much steam they have built into their postseason run, will screw up at least one game a little.

There is no reason to think the Dragons aren't poised for another deep postseason run.

Outlook: It's been a miserable second round for someone expected to make a deep postseason run and regarded as a championship favorite.

Defense became the focal point of the team in their strong second half of the season and postseason run.

Prospects aren't just future major leaguers; they're memorable seasons and postseason runs that haven't happened yet.

Sure, they will have access to additional resources next year as they reap the benefits of their postseason run, but enough to cover the huge leap forward they've already taken?