Back at the start of the 2016 MLB season, most prognosticators made the defending World Series and two-time defending American League champion Kansas City Royals the favorites to win their second consecutive AL Central crown.The Cleveland Indians were considered by most to be in a pack of teams who would be trying to chase down the Royals, … Continue reading Francona has Indians poised to Win AL Central
Byron Buxton’s talents now on full display
The talent has never really been in question when it comes to former Minnesota Twins phenom center fielder Byron Buxton.Buxton has been a Top 10 prospect in all of baseball by most of the respected resources who undertake such analysis for the last four years, including prior to this 2016 season.For Baseball America, Buxton was the … Continue reading Byron Buxton’s talents now on full display
Nationals, Strasburg dodged a bullet – maybe
On Wednesday night, the NL East Division-leading Washington Nationals appeared to be getting even better for the stretch drive as they welcomed back ace right-hander Stephen Strasburg from a nearly month-long stay on the Disabled List.But just 2.1 innings and 42 pitches into his first start back against the division rival Atlanta Braves in front of a small midweek crowd of … Continue reading Nationals, Strasburg dodged a bullet – maybe
MLB Power Ranking: September 2016
We are now beginning the final four-week stretch run in Major League Baseball, and this marks a great time to take a look at who has emerged as the top postseason contenders.The last time that I released my MLB Power Rankings was two months ago, as July was about to open and the dog days of … Continue reading MLB Power Ranking: September 2016
Phillies closing August in poor shape
Following Tuesday night's 3-2 defeat at the hands of the NL East rival Washington Nationals, the Phillies have played the schedule to a 12-13 record during the month of August.While that might now seem like too bad a mark, a look at the club's recent play and some of the mitigating circumstances shows that they … Continue reading Phillies closing August in poor shape
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