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
Indians, Astros battle for AL’s top record and home field advantage
Houston routed Boston at Fenway Park on Thursday The Cleveland Indians and Houston Astros have long ago clinched their respective divisional crowns.But as Major League Baseball's regular season opens its final weekend, the two teams find that there is still an important battle to be fought.With a record of 100-59, the Tribe have the top record … Continue reading Indians, Astros battle for AL’s top record and home field advantage
Houston Astros win their first American League West Division crown
Verlander celebrates with Houston fans (photo: ESPN)For the first time since the 2001 season, the Houston Astros are division champions.For the first time in franchise history, they are the champions of the American League West Division.The Astros drubbed the visiting Seattle Mariners by a 7-1 score on Sunday afternoon at Minute Maid Park to clinch … Continue reading Houston Astros win their first American League West Division crown
Labor Day 2017 MLB Power Rankings
For a third consecutive month, the Los Angeles Dodgers sit at the top of the MLB Power Rankings. The Dodgers hold an 11.5 game lead on their nearest pursuers in all of baseball.Following games of Friday, September 1, the Dodgers ‘Magic Number’ is down to just 13 in order to clinch the NL West Division … Continue reading Labor Day 2017 MLB Power Rankings
Detroit Tigers deadline deals are Justin time
Justins Verlander and Upton dealt from Tigers to contendersThe Detroit Tigers dealt away a pair of Justins in big trades with contenders on Thursday. Detroit sent away ace Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros. The Tigers also dealt slugging outfielder Justin Upton to the Los Angeles Angels.August 31 was the deadline for MLB teams to acquire players who had passed … Continue reading Detroit Tigers deadline deals are Justin time
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