To the surprise of some, the New York Yankees are on top of the American League East Division standings. The Yankees current 24-13 record has the club 1.5 games up on the second place Baltimore Orioles.One of the biggest keys to the surge by the latest incarnation of the Bronx Bombers to the top of the standings … Continue reading Starlin Castro reaching his full potential in the Bronx
Phillies legend Dallas Green dies
On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies announced the passing of an organizational legend. Dallas Green (82) had been a player, scout, manager, and front office executive with the team.The Phillies released an official statement announcing the sad news“We mourn the passing of Dallas Green. The Phillies have lost a great man and wonderful friend. Our thoughts and prayers are … Continue reading Phillies legend Dallas Green dies
Champion Cubs may have next young star in Albert Almora
The Chicago Cubs ended the more than 70-year old “Curse of the Billy Goat” by powering their way to a 2016 World Series championship.A group of talented and youthful position players were keys in making that title possible. There were a pair of 26-year old players serving as virtual senior citizens in first baseman Anthony Rizzo and right fielder Jason … Continue reading Champion Cubs may have next young star in Albert Almora
MLB 2017 Power Ranking: Pre-Spring Training
The 2017 MLB season is slated to kick off with a trio of games on Sunday April 2. After those six clubs get things started, the other 24 teams are scheduled to begin their regular season the following day.In preparation for the season, Spring Training camps will be opening in both Arizona and Florida approximately … Continue reading MLB 2017 Power Ranking: Pre-Spring Training
Cardinals don’t have to catch the Cubs to contend
Over the two full decades from 1996 through 2015, the St. Louis Cardinals dominated the National League Central Division. The Cards captured the division crown in half of those seasons. They experienced just three losing seasons in that stretch, none since 2007.That domination was even more profound in recent years. St. Louis won the division in three straight … Continue reading Cardinals don’t have to catch the Cubs to contend
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