Boston has moved into a tie atop the MLB Power RankingWe are now squarely in the midst of the "dog days of summer" at the very mid-point of the month of August. With the sweltering hot summer months has come an unfolding of hotly contested battles in four of Major League Baseball's six divisions, as well … Continue reading Mid-August 2018 MLB Power Ranking
Swept by Padres a year ago, Phillies return to Petco Park in first place
Host Padres swept the Phillies a year ago at this timeThe Philadelphia Phillies will open a three-game weekend series with the San Diego Padres on Friday night. It will be important for them to recall what happened on their last visit to Petco Park last August and ensure that the same results do not repeat.A year … Continue reading Swept by Padres a year ago, Phillies return to Petco Park in first place
Phillies try to hold off two tough rivals as August unfolds
2018 Phillies hope to hang another flag in South PhillyA glance at the calendar reveals this to be the first weekend of August. That means we have now entered the normally steaming hot ‘dog days’ of summer.Down in South Philly at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies are taking on the division rival Miami Marlins … Continue reading Phillies try to hold off two tough rivals as August unfolds
MLB Power Ranking: 2018 All-Star break
The Yankees and Red Sox again battle atop the AL EastWe have reached the Major League Baseball All-Star Game break, and the National League has developed the far more interesting playoff races.In the American League, the Boston Red Sox in the East Division (4.5), Cleveland Indians in the Central (7.5), and Houston Astros in the … Continue reading MLB Power Ranking: 2018 All-Star break
Road trip could be telling for contending Phillies
Phanatic and home fans won't see the team for two weeksWe're now past the Fourth of July, and the Philadelphia Phillies currently are holding a National League Wildcard playoff spot.Thanks to victories in six of their last seven games, the Fightin' Phils trail the first-place Atlanta Braves by just one game in the loss column … Continue reading Road trip could be telling for contending Phillies
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