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2019 MLB preview and predictions

Paul Goldschmidt powers up the Saint Louis Cardinals for 2019   With the 2019 Grapefruit and Cactus League schedules drawing to a close this week, all eyes are now squarely focused on Opening Day. All 30 teams in Major League Baseball will be playing in the regular season on Thursday. How will superstars such as Bryce … Continue reading 2019 MLB preview and predictions

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Red Sox vanquished in ALDS, but they’ll be back

The Boston Red Sox should contend once again in 2018The Houston Astros came from behind, scoring twice in the 8th and once in the 9th inning, then held off a last-ditch rally to down the Boston Red Sox by a 5-4 score on Monday afternoon.The victory advances Houston into the American League Championship Series for … Continue reading Red Sox vanquished in ALDS, but they’ll be back

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MLB awards: my 2017 IBWAA ballot

IBWAA members submitted 2017 MLB Awards ballotsWith the four Major League Baseball Division Series each heading towards their climactic moments, this marks a good time to take a quick look back at the regular season.As a lifetime member of the IBWAA (Internet Baseball Writers Association of America), the end of each MLB regular season means … Continue reading MLB awards: my 2017 IBWAA ballot

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ALDS Prediction: Houston Astros over Boston Red Sox

One ALDS opens this afternoon with Houston hosting BostonThe Division Series open today in the American League, and each series features a strong AL East contender.I'm picking both of these "beasts of the east" to go down at the hands of what like slightly more talented opponents.In one ALDS, the Houston Astros, champions of the … Continue reading ALDS Prediction: Houston Astros over Boston Red Sox