Bearded closer Sean Doolittle and the A's remain on topThe Oakland A's were on top of the first Power Rankings back in June, slipped just a notch to 2nd in July behind Kansas City, and were tied at the top with the Angels on August 1st. Here in the middle of August, they move back … Continue reading MLB Mid-August 2014 Power Ranking
It was 20 years ago today
Buck Showalter was just 38 years oldmanaging the 1994 New York YankeesAs the MLB action ended on August 11th, 1994 the defending National League champion Philadelphia Phillies were floundering 7 games below the .500 mark, and already 20.5 games behind the front-running Montreal Expos in the N.L. East Division race. But neither those floundering Fightins … Continue reading It was 20 years ago today
Time running out on 2008 Phillies champs
They are heroes, icons to a generation of Phillies fans who grew up on the team in the last decade when it moved from the concrete behemoth that was Veteran’s Stadium into the gorgeous ballpark that is Citizens Bank Park.They are the last remnants of the 2008 World Series champion team: Cole Hamels, Carlos Ruiz, … Continue reading Time running out on 2008 Phillies champs
MLB August 2014 Power Ranking
Mike Trout leads Halos in battle with A's for AL supremacyIt's the 2/3 mark of the MLB regular season, and the 2014 non-waiver trade deadline has just passed. There are clear leaders across all 6 divisions, but none with more than a 5-game lead.In the American League Wildcard race there are 6 teams within 5 … Continue reading MLB August 2014 Power Ranking
Baseball Hall of Fame announces voting rules change
HOF reduces time for players on election ballotThe Baseball Hall of Fame this morning has announced a major rules change. Newly retiring players will remain on the BBWAA ballot and under consideration for enshrinement for just 10 years, down from the 15 years previously considered and voted upon.  This could impact chances of players like former … Continue reading Baseball Hall of Fame announces voting rules change
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