Acuna (20) will be a thorn in the Philliessides for years to come(Photo: By Thomson200 via Wiki Commons)In the end, that the Braves first overcame and then pulled away from the Phillies should not have been much of a shock. Atlanta has played far better baseball all season long.My first MLB Power Ranking back on July … Continue reading Phillies must smartly out-spend Braves to keep up with Atlanta’s young talent
Phillies can only hurt themselves by finishing the 2018 season strong
Phillies need roster changes to become true contenders(Photo: Keith Allison via Wiki Commons)As recently as one month ago it was a foregone conclusion that the Philadelphia Phillies would finish with a winning record in the 2018 season.On August 18 the Phillies were 68-55 and just one game behind the Atlanta Braves in the loss column … Continue reading Phillies can only hurt themselves by finishing the 2018 season strong
Mid-September 2018 MLB Power Ranking
Terry Francona's Tribe clinch the AL Central once again(Photo: Arturo Pardavila III via Wiki Commons)This past week was the final full week of summer in the 2018 Major League Baseball regular season. The teams are now fully immersed in the stretch run, those final pivotal battles to determine division champions and wildcard playoff participants.One team, the … Continue reading Mid-September 2018 MLB Power Ranking
MLB, NFL, and college football to join those affected by Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence (upper right) approaches the Carolinas(Photo: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center via Wiki Commons)The Philadelphia Phillies have an off-day in the 2018 schedule today. Thursday will be spent at their homes, with the slumping club in the middle of the final lengthy home stand of the season.As the Phillies sit at home, the Miami … Continue reading MLB, NFL, and college football to join those affected by Hurricane Florence
Labor Day 2018 MLB Power Ranking
Atlanta Braves fans rooting on the NL's top-ranked teamThe Labor Day weekend is coming to an end. September baseball is upon us. Pennant races. Heated divisional rivalry battles. Wild wildcard scenarios. And another MLB Power Ranking released.The defending World Series champion Houston Astros were either alone or tied at the top of my Power Rankings as … Continue reading Labor Day 2018 MLB Power Ranking
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