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
MLB awards: my 2017 IBWAA ballot
IBWAA members submitted 2017 MLB Awards ballotsWith the four Major League Baseball Division Series each heading towards their climactic moments, this marks a good time to take a quick look back at the regular season.As a lifetime member of the IBWAA (Internet Baseball Writers Association of America), the end of each MLB regular season means … Continue reading MLB awards: my 2017 IBWAA ballot
NLDS Prediction: Washington Nationals over Chicago Cubs
Nationals fans believe that this will be their year - so do IThis isn't necessarily a now-or-never situation for the Washington Nationals, as some pundits have claimed.The Nats are likely to again be favorites to win the NL East crown in 2018, and will have the talent again to be a serious championship contender.However, it … Continue reading NLDS Prediction: Washington Nationals over Chicago Cubs
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