NL West rivals will meet in the NL Wildcard GameThe New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins by an 8-4 final score in Tuesday night's AL Wildcard Game.I called it 7-4, Yankees, in yesterday's AL Wildcard preview and prediction piece. Now it's time to take a look at the National League matchup.Wednesday night will find … Continue reading Why the Diamondbacks / Rockies will win the NL Wildcard game
Twins Paul Molitor should be the AL Manager of the Year
Molitor has guided surprising Twins to verge of postseasonThe Minnesota Twins downed the repeat AL Central Division champion Cleveland Indians on Tuesday by an 8-6 score at Progressive Field.With the victory, Minnesota lowered it's 'Magic Number' to just 1 in order to clinch the final American League Wildcard playoff berth.It appears to be a forgone … Continue reading Twins Paul Molitor should be the AL Manager of the Year
Cardinals sweep their way back into the NL Wildcard race
Molina (R) settles pitcher Martinez (L) in Cards key winWhat a difference four days have made for the Saint Louis Cardinals. After being swept this past weekend by the arch-rival and NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs, it seemed their season was over.National League standings following games of Sunday, September 17, showed the Cardinals with a 77-72 … Continue reading Cardinals sweep their way back into the NL Wildcard race
Cubs ground rival Cardinals, lower magic number
Hendricks was in control in beating the Cards on SaturdayThe Chicago Cubs downed their historic arch-rival Saint Louis Cardinals by a 4-1 score on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.With the victory, the Cubbies lowered their 'Magic Number' to clinch their second consecutive NL Central Division crown to 10 over the Cards, and to 11 over … Continue reading Cubs ground rival Cardinals, lower magic number
Brewers and Cardinals cut NL Wildcard deficit to just two games
The Milwaukee Brewers made the Pittsburgh Pirates walk the plank by an 8-2 margin on Wednesday at Miller Park. Meanwhile in Saint Louis on Thursday, the host Cardinals flew past the Cincinnati Reds for a 5-2 victory. With their respective wins, both the Brew Crew and the Cards have now pulled within just two games … Continue reading Brewers and Cardinals cut NL Wildcard deficit to just two games
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