It’s the weekend after the 2017 MLB All-Star Game break. Teams are finally back in action after a four-day layoff for the start of the traditional “second half” of play.A look at the Major League Baseball standings through games of Friday night, July 14 reveals that 17 teams are either in a playoff position, or are within a … Continue reading MLB Wildcard: losing teams still have legitimate shot
Braves send hot R.A. Dickey to mound in D.C. series opener
Veteran knuckleballer Dickey has been red-hot for BravesA year ago, the Atlanta Braves finished in last place in the 2016 National League East Division race. The Washington Nationals captured the division crown, finishing 26.5 games ahead of Atlanta.This season was not expected to go much differently. The Nationals were considered the favorites to win the division once again. … Continue reading Braves send hot R.A. Dickey to mound in D.C. series opener
Anthony Rendon deserves NL All-Star ‘Final Vote’
Nat's Anthony Rendon deserves NL All-Star Final Vote The Washington Nationals have led the National League East Division for all but three days this season. To the victors traditionally go the spoils, and one of those spoils is that a number of Nationals players have been selected for the NL All-Star team.In fan voting, three Washington stars … Continue reading Anthony Rendon deserves NL All-Star ‘Final Vote’
Dodgers sit atop the July 2017 MLB power ranking
The LA Dodgers were scorching hot in JuneOne month ago, the Houston Astros sat atop my June MLB Power Ranking, my first of the 2017 season. My personal policy has always been to make sure we get two full months behind us before making such evaluations, other than a preseason list.Back at the start of June, the Los … Continue reading Dodgers sit atop the July 2017 MLB power ranking
In 2017 season, offense the name of the game in the National League
Top 2017 NL teams all feature high-powered offenseA glance at the Major League Baseball standings on July 1 reveals that the NL division leaders are the Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Los Angeles Dodgers.The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies control the two NL Wildcard berths by a comfortable margin.One look at the Major League Baseball team statistical rankings on … Continue reading In 2017 season, offense the name of the game in the National League
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