The LA Dodgers were scorching hot in JuneOne month ago, the Houston Astros sat atop my June MLB Power Ranking, my first of the 2017 season. My personal policy has always been to make sure we get two full months behind us before making such evaluations, other than a preseason list.Back at the start of June, the Los … Continue reading Dodgers sit atop the July 2017 MLB power ranking
In 2017 season, offense the name of the game in the National League
Top 2017 NL teams all feature high-powered offenseA glance at the Major League Baseball standings on July 1 reveals that the NL division leaders are the Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Los Angeles Dodgers.The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies control the two NL Wildcard berths by a comfortable margin.One look at the Major League Baseball team statistical rankings on … Continue reading In 2017 season, offense the name of the game in the National League
MLB Spotlight Series: Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks
Colorado visits Arizona in big NL West seriesThe weekend series that is about to take place between the host Arizona Diamondbacks and division-rival Colorado Rockies is extremely important.These have been two of the more surprising contenders of the 2017 season. The Dbacks lead the NL Wildcard race. Arizona has a 9.5 game cushion on one of … Continue reading MLB Spotlight Series: Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks
Baseball’s Boone family has much to celebrate on Father’s Day
Baseball's Boone family has much to celebrate on Father's Day
Twins have tough decision with top pick in 2017 MLB Draft
At some point before 7:00pm EDT on Monday night, the Minnesota Twins brain trust will make a difficult decision. That decision is likely to have a big impact on the organization during the decade of the 2020’s.Both general manager Thad Levine and president of baseball operations Derek Falvey are in their first seasons in those roles. The … Continue reading Twins have tough decision with top pick in 2017 MLB Draft
