Colorado visits Arizona in big NL West seriesThe weekend series that is about to take place between the host Arizona Diamondbacks and division-rival Colorado Rockies is extremely important.These have been two of the more surprising contenders of the 2017 season. The Dbacks lead the NL Wildcard race. Arizona has a 9.5 game cushion on one of … Continue reading MLB Spotlight Series: Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks
Surprising Jason Vargas leads starting rotation of resurgent Royals
Vargas has been a surprise rotation leader for KCThe Kansas City Royals were contenders in the AL Central Division each season from 2013-15. In 2015, the Royals not only captured that division crown, they also won the World Series.Last year, Kansas City slipped to a third place .500 finish. The club struggled through the first couple … Continue reading Surprising Jason Vargas leads starting rotation of resurgent Royals
Blue Jays in last place, but still a contending team
Gibbons (leaning on dugout rail) has Jays contending againIn each of the last two seasons, the Toronto Blue Jays have played deep into October. The Jays lost in the ALCS both years, defeated in five games a year ago, and in six games by the Kansas City Royals in 2015.After three consecutive winning campaigns, Toronto … Continue reading Blue Jays in last place, but still a contending team
MLB Spotlight Series: Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins
There has been no bigger MLB surprise story this season than the Minnesota Twins. A year ago, the Twins 59-103 mark was the worst in all of Major League Baseball.Entering this weekend, Minnesota has fashioned a 34-29 record. The Twins have sat atop the AL Central Division standings now for more than a month.Trying to chase them down … Continue reading MLB Spotlight Series: Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins
Time is now for Nationals to deal for bullpen help
More than two months into the 2017 MLB regular season, the Washington Nationals are in great shape in the standings. The Nats lead the National League East Division by 8.5 games over their nearest rivals.The Nationals would appear to be cruising towards a second consecutive postseason appearance. It would be the franchise’s fourth NL East crown, … Continue reading Time is now for Nationals to deal for bullpen help
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