For a third consecutive month, the Los Angeles Dodgers sit at the top of the MLB Power Rankings. The Dodgers hold an 11.5 game lead on their nearest pursuers in all of baseball.Following games of Friday, September 1, the Dodgers ‘Magic Number’ is down to just 13 in order to clinch the NL West Division … Continue reading Labor Day 2017 MLB Power Rankings
Detroit Tigers deadline deals are Justin time
Justins Verlander and Upton dealt from Tigers to contendersThe Detroit Tigers dealt away a pair of Justins in big trades with contenders on Thursday. Detroit sent away ace Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros. The Tigers also dealt slugging outfielder Justin Upton to the Los Angeles Angels.August 31 was the deadline for MLB teams to acquire players who had passed … Continue reading Detroit Tigers deadline deals are Justin time
Phillies lead race for top 2018 MLB Amateur Draft pick
Brady Singer could be top pick in 2018 MLB DraftOn Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies will begin playing the final full month of their 2017 schedule. The club will enter that last full month with the worst overall record in baseball.The Phillies dropped the final two games of their most recent series against the woeful Atlanta Braves … Continue reading Phillies lead race for top 2018 MLB Amateur Draft pick
Maikel Franco regression creating a quandary for the Phillies
Franco's regression helping hold back Phillies progressThe Philadelphia Phillies are suffering through a fifth consecutive losing season. Once again here in 2017, the club can be found at the bottom of the standings in Major League Baseball.The team has been making a serious attempt to rebuild with youth over the last three years or so. One of … Continue reading Maikel Franco regression creating a quandary for the Phillies
Cubs lose Contreras, but Avila ready to step in
Contreras (C) has been pivotal to Cubs this seasonThe Chicago Cubs are the defending World Series champions, and entered the season as prohibitive favorites to repeat in the NL Central Division.Things haven’t gone as smoothly as the team or their fans in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field had expected. The Cubbies struggled for most … Continue reading Cubs lose Contreras, but Avila ready to step in
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