Hoskins four RBI pace Phils past Dodgers (Photo: LA Times)I had the pleasure of taking in the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.Let me tell you, this was not the same Phillies team that sputtered through the 2017 season's first four months. It also was … Continue reading Rejuvenated Phillies keep Dodgers stumbling towards NL West crown
MLB 2017 postseason races: your team is probably out
The game's top player, Mike Trout, tries to push his Angels to the playoffs There are now less than two weeks remaining in the 2017 Major League Baseball regular season. In fact, two weeks from today the American League Wildcard Game will take place, kicking off the October madness of postseason baseball. While the two … Continue reading MLB 2017 postseason races: your team is probably out
Houston Astros win their first American League West Division crown
Verlander celebrates with Houston fans (photo: ESPN)For the first time since the 2001 season, the Houston Astros are division champions.For the first time in franchise history, they are the champions of the American League West Division.The Astros drubbed the visiting Seattle Mariners by a 7-1 score on Sunday afternoon at Minute Maid Park to clinch … Continue reading Houston Astros win their first American League West Division crown
Cubs ground rival Cardinals, lower magic number
Hendricks was in control in beating the Cards on SaturdayThe Chicago Cubs downed their historic arch-rival Saint Louis Cardinals by a 4-1 score on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.With the victory, the Cubbies lowered their 'Magic Number' to clinch their second consecutive NL Central Division crown to 10 over the Cards, and to 11 over … Continue reading Cubs ground rival Cardinals, lower magic number
Red Sox continue fighting off Yankees, who lower own magic number
Pedroia scores tie-breaking run in Boston's victoryThe Boston Red Sox took 15 innings to gain a win on Friday night over the host Tampa Bay Rays. But win they did after scoring seven times in the top of the 15th, going on to a 13-6 victory.The victory lowered Boston's "Magic Number" for clinching the American … Continue reading Red Sox continue fighting off Yankees, who lower own magic number
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