Phillies were dominated by Jose Fernandez

We are going to remember Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez forever. He is going to remain young in those memories forever.That is one of the elements when such a tragically devastating loss happens involving a young person. They are frozen in time in their youth.Fernandez left behind much more than that youthful image. He is leaving … Continue reading Phillies were dominated by Jose Fernandez

American League’s Wild Wildcard Race

If you thought that yesterday’s look at the NL Wild Card race showed a tight, competitive battle among multiple teams – and it did reveal exactly that – well, you ain’t seen nuthin’ yet.Where the National League Wild Card battle is now a three-way tie for the two spotsfollowing Tuesday night action, the American League Wild Card fight … Continue reading American League’s Wild Wildcard Race

NL Wildcard Race Tightening

The NL Wild Card Game is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 5th. But that is assuming the two Wild Card positions are won cleanly by only two different teams.As it stands now, Major League Baseball simply slotting two teams into a single Wild Card Game in either league might be asking a bit too much in … Continue reading NL Wildcard Race Tightening

Francona has Indians poised to Win AL Central

Back at the start of the 2016 MLB season, most prognosticators made the defending World Series and two-time defending American League champion Kansas City Royals the favorites to win their second consecutive AL Central crown.The Cleveland Indians were considered by most to be in a pack of teams who would be trying to chase down the Royals, … Continue reading Francona has Indians poised to Win AL Central

Phillies should avoid a weak free agent market

It has been a somewhat frustrating season for fans of the rebuilding Philadelphia Phillies as the club suffers through another losing season down at Citizens Bank Park in South Philly.However, if the progress of the organization is evaluated fairly and viewed through a common sense lens, this 2016 campaign has been everything that a fan of the … Continue reading Phillies should avoid a weak free agent market