In many ways it was a rewarding 2017 Opening Day performance for the Philadelphia Phillies and third baseman Maikel Franco.The team came out on the winning end of a 4-3 score at Great American Ball Park against the host Reds on Monday afternoon. Franco contributed with a hit, a walk and a run scored.But in another way, Franco’s performance was a … Continue reading 2017 Phillies Spotlight Hitter: Maikel Franco
Phillies nearly ready to spend big again
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Orioles 2016 POY: Manny Machado
The Baltimore Orioles went 89-73 this season, finishing in a second place tie with the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East Division.The O’s then battled the Jays in the AL Wildcard Game in Toronto before losing on a walkoff home run in the bottom of the 11th inning.Despite that frustrating postseason ending to their year, … Continue reading Orioles 2016 POY: Manny Machado
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