DraftAmerica podcast: 10-30-17
In this edition of the DraftAmerica podcast, we recap what was arguably the best World Series game in history, Game 5, and preview what the rest of the series might have in store.
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DraftAmerica Podcast: 10-26-17
We recap the insanity that was Game 2 of the 2017 World Series and discuss how the series will play out moving forward.
2017 World Series Preview: From Coast to Coast, A Sigh of Relief After Astros Take Down Evil Empires
Phew. That’s about all you can say after the Houston Astros did something no team has ever done (but a lot of people were waiting to see). After three teams — the 1998 Indians, 2007…
Cleveland is Just the Nation’s Biggest Heartbreak City, and the Indians Weren’t as Good as You Thought
Who saw this coming? Besides me, of course. Conspiracy theories never seem to be very popular, and yet I’ve had a high success rate putting my money where my mouth is when it comes to…
DraftAmerica Podcast: 9-28-17
In this abridged edition of the DA Podcast, I examine why Major League Baseball needs to re-examine its postseason format. For example, why does the team without homefield advantage potentially get more home games in…
Very Early MLB Postseason Predictions
I’ve been right before. I’ve been wrong before. I’ve been both very right and very wrong. What I’m saying is, you can’t predict these things. But then again, you already knew that. Still, because I…
MLB Playoff Push: Can Indian Summer carry over to fall?
The terrifying possibility of a Red Sox-Yankees ALCS is very real for this Orioles fan. Boston is a playoff lock, and the Yankees are well on their way to a berth in the Wild Card…
2017 MLB Preview: Will it be Same Old, Same Old?
Somehow, the 2016 World Series is already nearly six months in our rearview mirror. Baseball season is back, and people are wondering if we can have any story better than that of last year’s 108-year-drought-ending…
“Epic” Super Bowl Caps a Year’s Worth of Championship-Caliber Title Games
I refuse to apologize for air-quoting the word epic to describe Super Bowl LI. It was, is, and should forever be seen as the worst choke-job of all time rather than a heroic comeback. That…
Super Bowl Thoughts? Thank Goodness Baseball is Just Around the Corner
It’s been impossible for me to watch any sports channels or late-night talk shows, or read any articles regarding Super Bowl LI. It’s been too painful and, frankly, I’m not sure I can get past…