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
MLB Spotlight series: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers
NL Central lead at stake as Cubs visit BrewersThe most competitive division race in the 2017 MLB regular season thus far is taking place in the National League Central Division.After appearing to sleepwalk through much of the first half, the defending champion Chicago Cubs are on top once again. However, three teams are within just 4.5 games … Continue reading MLB Spotlight series: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers
MLB Wildcard: losing teams still have legitimate shot
It’s the weekend after the 2017 MLB All-Star Game break. Teams are finally back in action after a four-day layoff for the start of the traditional “second half” of play.A look at the Major League Baseball standings through games of Friday night, July 14 reveals that 17 teams are either in a playoff position, or are within a … Continue reading MLB Wildcard: losing teams still have legitimate shot
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
NL Central has MLB’s tightest divisional race
It’s Memorial Day weekend, and the MLB divisional races are just beginning to take shape. Perhaps surprisingly, the most competitive race to this point has been in the National League Central Division.The NL Central is home to the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs. The North Siders were expected by many to run away with the division, … Continue reading NL Central has MLB’s tightest divisional race
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