World Series Recap: Mets Choke from Royal Pains
What came first, the choking or the egg? The New York Mets fell apart against a Kansas City Royals team that evolved from a complete rebirth, and hats off for overcoming the pain of losing…
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Our 2015 MLB playoff predictions and analysis
Now that the matchups for the MLB postseason are set, it’s time to dive into things a little bit further. Before we make our official picks, it’s worth noting that in the last three years,…
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…
For recent champions, trades were less flashy but plenty effective
Sometimes, teams simply do not want to tinker with clubhouse chemistry and neglect to make any trades at the July 31 non-waiver deadline. Other times, general managers are so desperate for a spark that they…
As usual, the Cardinals emerge as winners in Grichuk-Freese trade
If the November 2013 trade between the Los Angeles Angels and St. Louis Cardinals was a Hollywood script, it would need a logline to sell. In dealing outfielders Randal Grichuk and Peter Bourjos for third…
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…
Ladies and Gentlemen, Your 2015 National League MVP: Matt Carpenter
Whether you love the St. Louis Cardinals, hate them, or know very little about them because the media continually shuns them, there is one name that is quickly becoming a household one among baseball fans: Matt…
The Official 2015 MLB Season Preview
So I couldn’t recapture my 2013 magic last season. But I’ll settle for perfectly predicting the three division winners and two wild cards from the National League, even if the world did not, in fact,…
Boston Sports Pays My Bills
Let me preface everything you’re about to read by saying I am not a person who is filled with hate. Strong dislike? Sure. Occasional disgust? You betcha. But hate? I may say the word often, but I…