IBWAA 2018 MLB awards ballot timeBack in 2009 the IBWAA (Internet Baseball Writers Association of America) was originally, and perhaps fittingly, founded on Independence Day “to organize and promote the growing online baseball media, and to serve as a digital alternative to the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA)” per the organization home site.At the end of … Continue reading MLB awards: my 2018 IBWAA ballot
Ben Pelletier named as short-season Williamsport Crosscutters POY
Crosscutters take the field in a 2018 game(Photo by Ruhrfisch has been cropped/shrunk)The Williamsport Crosscutters became the Class A-Short Season minor league affiliates of the Philadelphia Phillies following the 2006 season.The Crosscutters play their home games in a facility known as BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. It is currently the second-oldest ballpark in minor league baseball, having opened … Continue reading Ben Pelletier named as short-season Williamsport Crosscutters POY
Final 2018 MLB Power Ranking
Ryan Braun and the Brewers ranked lowestamong MLB playoff teams(Photo: Steve Paluch)The 2018 Major League Baseball regular season has come to an end, and yet it still isn’t over. For the first time ever there will be a pair of “Game 163” events taking place.The Chicago Cubs are hosting the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field at this … Continue reading Final 2018 MLB Power Ranking
Japanese lefty pitcher Yusei Kikuchi may be on Phillies radar
Yusei Kikuchi with Seibu Lions in Japan(Photo: えすぱにぃ via Wiki Commons)This will be a big off-season for the Philadelphia Phillies as the club tries to take the next step forward in their return to contending status.While controlling owner John Middleton and GM Matt Klentak will certainly be trying to woo familiar big names such as Bryce … Continue reading Japanese lefty pitcher Yusei Kikuchi may be on Phillies radar
Phillies must smartly out-spend Braves to keep up with Atlanta’s young talent
Acuna (20) will be a thorn in the Philliessides for years to come(Photo: By Thomson200 via Wiki Commons)In the end, that the Braves first overcame and then pulled away from the Phillies should not have been much of a shock. Atlanta has played far better baseball all season long.My first MLB Power Ranking back on July … Continue reading Phillies must smartly out-spend Braves to keep up with Atlanta’s young talent
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