MLB playoff races wild with more than 20 teams still alive

Brewers and Cardinals two of many teams still aliveIt is very possible that we are about to experience one of the greatest stretch runs in MLB history during the month of September, which begins in just three weeks.A quick glance around the standings in Major League Baseball on Thursday morning, August 10, shows that three … Continue reading MLB playoff races wild with more than 20 teams still alive

Dodgers remain atop 2017 MLB Power Rankings

Dodgers add Yu Darvish to help end 30-year title droughtMy first MLB Power Ranking in early June found the Houston Astros of the American League at the top. In early July, the Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League had taken over the top spot.Now in early August those two ball clubs have clearly established themselves as still … Continue reading Dodgers remain atop 2017 MLB Power Rankings

Phillies fans continue to dream on Mike Trout

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'j67dga4mS8hGv-6QtMufGw',sig:'X-Bb6CKXp9wJ3XQ5dg1rMZ_IGgxVzGy1bXsvl-YanIs=',w:'594px',h:'383px',items:'618567858',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsMike Trout roots on his beloved Philadelphia Eagles in 2016 at The LincIt has now been five long, losing seasons for fans of the Philadelphia Phillies. Those years came on suddenly, after nearly a decade of exciting, winning baseball.In 2012, the Phils fell to the .500 mark after … Continue reading Phillies fans continue to dream on Mike Trout

The Yankees empire strikes back

Embed from Getty ImagesGM Brian Cashman working to improve the Yankswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Yb0mD_byQTxfCGuDF1dqBQ',sig:'h6VBDxV5ggvzG9Mk7hQCTPr1yPEZxr-C877tkYKxMOU=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'887097606',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsIt has now been almost five years since the New York Yankees last captured an American League East Division crown. There has been just one World Series championship in the Bronx in the last seventeen years. While the majority of MLB … Continue reading The Yankees empire strikes back

Mike Foltynewicz becomes reliable starter for Braves

Foltynewicz has been the Braves best starter in 2017In January of 2015, the Atlanta Braves dealt emerging power-hitting catcher Evan Gattis to the Houston Astros along with relief prospect James Hoyt.In return, Atlanta received a package led by a former Astros first round draft pick. Pitcher Mike Foltynewicz had been Houston’s selection at 19th overall in the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft.Foltynewicz … Continue reading Mike Foltynewicz becomes reliable starter for Braves