MLB Spotlight series: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers

NL Central lead at stake as Cubs visit BrewersThe most competitive division race in the 2017 MLB regular season thus far is taking place in the National League Central Division.After appearing to sleepwalk through much of the first half, the defending champion Chicago Cubs are on top once again. However, three teams are within just 4.5 games … Continue reading MLB Spotlight series: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers

Rick Porcello turnaround could help Bosox pull away

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'qotaUULpS_1W-KCARGn22w',sig:'c90nXhQX2y2QSL8e5hCfZvuKLgVn3Wc9Jh21zPgx6oM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'945490432',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsRick Porcello helping the Bosox take charge in AL EastAs late as June 2, the Boston Red Sox were just four games over the .500 mark. At that point, the team sat in third place in the AL East race, three games behind the arch-rival New York Yankees.Flash … Continue reading Rick Porcello turnaround could help Bosox pull away

Marlins would make perfect trade partners for Yankees

Marlins 1B Justin Bour is a perfect fit for YankeesAs the 2017 MLB trade deadline draws nearer, the New York Yankees still appear to have a couple of holes to fill. Over in the National League, the Miami Marlins could make for a perfect trade partner.The Yanks are treading water of late. They sit with a … Continue reading Marlins would make perfect trade partners for Yankees

Jeremy Hellickson can help a number of contenders

For second straight year Hellickson is on the marketA year ago at this time, the Philadelphia Phillies were approaching the MLB trade deadline with starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson available on the market. For whatever reason, general manager Matt Klentak was unable to find a match that he felt was acceptable.So Hellickson stayed with the Phillies into the … Continue reading Jeremy Hellickson can help a number of contenders

Will the suddenly hot Pittsburgh Pirates be trade deadline buyers or sellers?

Pirates could contend with Cutch, or deal himOn Monday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from behind for a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.With that win, the Bucs drew to within three games of the .500 mark on the season. They also pulled within six games in the NL Central standings of the first place … Continue reading Will the suddenly hot Pittsburgh Pirates be trade deadline buyers or sellers?