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…
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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 ’16 Comeback Candidates: Washington Nationals
Not many people expected the Washington Nationals to be in a “comeback” position in 2016. The Nats were picked by many to win the World Series in 2015, but instead missed the postseason entirely. It…
The NHL’s Final Week: Scramble For Final Spot in East, West
Can the Ottawa Senators complete the miracle? Two nights ago, destiny was in their own hands until, for the second time in as many weeks, the Toronto Maple Leafs intervened and embraced their role as…
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…
NFC East, AFC West up for grabs in season’s final week
Hard to believe a season that almost never was is almost over. While most of the playoff spots have been locked up there is still some drama remaining, including the NFC East showdown between Dallas…
The Once-Proud Orioles
Gerald Seff, a lifelong Orioles fan, examines the downfall of the Baltimore Orioles after decades of prominence, and how the team can return to its glorious roots in the upcoming MLB Draft. The Once-Proud Baltimore…
Thoughts on the A.L. East
A quick introduction… I’m DA’s freelance blogger, Michael Seff… and this is the first installment of my ongoing blog series: SeffSpeak. The AL East is already the strongest division in baseball, so it would likely…