Molina (R) settles pitcher Martinez (L) in Cards key winWhat a difference four days have made for the Saint Louis Cardinals. After being swept this past weekend by the arch-rival and NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs, it seemed their season was over.National League standings following games of Sunday, September 17, showed the Cardinals with a 77-72 … Continue reading Cardinals sweep their way back into the NL Wildcard race
Angels miss another opportunity as Francisco Lindor leads Indians to victory
Lindor's record-setting bomb continued Angels strugglesThe Los Angeles Angels continue to miss out on golden opportunities to grab control of the final postseason spot in the American League.In Anaheim, a two-run homer off the bat of Cleveland Indians star shortstop Francisco Lindor was the pivotal blow as the Tribe knocked off the Halos by a … Continue reading Angels miss another opportunity as Francisco Lindor leads Indians to victory
Rejuvenated Phillies keep Dodgers stumbling towards NL West crown
Hoskins four RBI pace Phils past Dodgers (Photo: LA Times)I had the pleasure of taking in the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.Let me tell you, this was not the same Phillies team that sputtered through the 2017 season's first four months. It also was … Continue reading Rejuvenated Phillies keep Dodgers stumbling towards NL West crown
MLB 2017 postseason races: your team is probably out
The game's top player, Mike Trout, tries to push his Angels to the playoffs There are now less than two weeks remaining in the 2017 Major League Baseball regular season. In fact, two weeks from today the American League Wildcard Game will take place, kicking off the October madness of postseason baseball. While the two … Continue reading MLB 2017 postseason races: your team is probably out
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
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