Mariners 2016 POY: Robinson Cano

The Seattle Mariners finished in second place in the American League West Division for the 2016 season with a record of 86-76, a ten game improvement over their 2015 campaign.Nelson Cruz bashed 43 home runs as the DH to pace the club’s offense, while third baseman Kyle Seager banged 30 homers, knocked in 99 runs, and was a … Continue reading Mariners 2016 POY: Robinson Cano

Seager should be unanimous NL Rookie of the Year

This coming Monday evening on the MLB Network, baseball’s official National League Rookie of the Year Award winner will be announced.  It says here that if the voters get it right, not only will they give the honor to Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager, but they will give him that award with a unanimous vote.There was a time when … Continue reading Seager should be unanimous NL Rookie of the Year

Rockies Arenado emerges as a superstar

The Colorado Rockies franchise has not experienced a great deal of success in the 24 seasons of their existence. The Rockies have recorded six winning campaigns, appeared in the postseason three times, and reached the World Series in the 2007 season.After a 7-0 shutout victory in the first game of a doubleheader against the division rival Los … Continue reading Rockies Arenado emerges as a superstar

Tigers’ Michael Fulmer should be the AL Rookie of the Year

A pitcher with the Detroit Tigers has been one of the top rookies in the American League this season, and should be the AL’s Rookie of the Year Award winner.It has been a full decade since the last Detroit Tigers player won the American League Rookie of the Year Award.That year, 23-year old right-handed starting pitcher Justin … Continue reading Tigers’ Michael Fulmer should be the AL Rookie of the Year

Was Atlanta Braves strong 2016 finish for real?

The Atlanta Braves were one of baseball’s hottest teams over the final month, but does that portend a winning 2017 to come?The Atlanta Braves woke up on the morning of Sunday, August 21 with a big headache. Perhaps for some, it came from a lot of Saturday night partying.But for the majority of the Braves players, management, … Continue reading Was Atlanta Braves strong 2016 finish for real?