Turner's walkoff homer wins NLCS Game Two for DodgersThe drama of October postseason baseball continued to unfold in a big way in Sunday night's Game Two of the 2017Â National League Championship Series.The host Los Angeles Dodgers held a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven NLCS. Now they were battling the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs … Continue reading Red October: Justin Turner beats the champs
NLCS: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs preview and prediction
The Dodgers and Cubs meet in a repeat NLCSFor the second consecutive season the National League Championship Series will be contested by the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.The two teams engaged in a spirited series last October, eventually won by the Cubs in six games. Chicago would then go on to defeat the Cleveland … Continue reading NLCS: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs preview and prediction
ALCS: Houston Astros vs New York Yankees preview and prediction
Judge (top), Altuve lead teams into ALCSThe Houston Astros are right where most baseball pundits thought they would be when the 2017 MLB postseason began. The club will begin play in the American League Championship Series beginning on Friday night.The Astros finished 101-61, the second best record in the American League. The surprise is that … Continue reading ALCS: Houston Astros vs New York Yankees preview and prediction
Nationals can prove nothing today – they must win two straight
Dusty Baker's Nationals need two wins (photo: Chicago Tribune)The Washington Nationals are on the brink of postseason elimination. Stop me if you've heard this story before.This year's version of the Nats will take the field on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field in Chicago trailing the host Cubs by 2-1 in a best-of-five NLDS.Whether they are … Continue reading Nationals can prove nothing today – they must win two straight
Red Sox vanquished in ALDS, but they’ll be back
The Boston Red Sox should contend once again in 2018The Houston Astros came from behind, scoring twice in the 8th and once in the 9th inning, then held off a last-ditch rally to down the Boston Red Sox by a 5-4 score on Monday afternoon.The victory advances Houston into the American League Championship Series for … Continue reading Red Sox vanquished in ALDS, but they’ll be back
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