2018 World Series: The Big Boys are Back
Can you believe it’s been five years since an AL East team represented the Junior Circuit in the Fall Classic? That would be the Red Sox, of course, in 2013, and it’s crazy to think…
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MLB Wild Card Games Preview & Predictions
Instead of trying to predict the entire postseason right now, when half of the Division Series matchups aren’t even set, doesn’t seem productive, nor is it likely to yield any more accurate results than waiting…
5 Storylines to Watch in MLB’s 2nd Half
Every MLB team has played more than 81 games, so technically the second half is underway. But post-All-Star break baseball is considered the second half because each team has had a few days to nurture…
Baseball Blog: Week 3
Three weeks of the baseball season are in the books, and basically we still know nothing. Well, almost nothing. If there’s one thing (I think) I’ve learned, it’s that it’s easier to denigrate teams in…
Being Last Unbeaten Team in Baseball Has Bode Well for Teams in Recent Years
It’s likely that fans everywhere are pooh-poohing the Baltimore Orioles’ 7-0 start — maybe even fans in Charm City. But don’t ignore recent history, which has suggested that a hot start may very well lead…
An Advanced Beginner’s Guide to MLB’s First Week
A week (plus a day, if you want to get technical) of Major League Baseball’s 2016 season is in the books. What did we learn? Well, nothing in the grand scheme of things, because it’s…
MLB Seeing Another Excellent Rookie Class; Who Deserves to be ROY?
Last season, 14 rookies hit at least 10 home runs, tied for the highest number since 2007. This year, it is quite possible we may exceed that number. Regardless, 2015’s rookie class is as strong…
Some musings on baseball as trade deadline nears
For most teams, late-July is an exciting time. Not only for teams in contention looking to upgrade their rosters, but even teams long out of it looking to infuse their clubs with elite prospects. But…
2015 MLB Midseason Awards
It’s not quite midseason, but we couldn’t wait. It’s time to dole out the (slightly-ahead-of-schedule) 2015 MLB midseason awards. Despite our proclamation that Matt Carpenter would win top honors in the Senior Circuit, he has…
Blue Jays Making Waves in AL East
The Toronto Blue Jays needed to make some moves. After finishing 73-89 and in fourth place in the American League East, they essentially made the first splash in the player movement pool by pulling off…