Much is being written by local scribes who follow the Philadelphia Phillies on a daily basis regarding the increased competitiveness of the club thus far in the 2017 season.Those writers are echoing the comments of Phillies team officials. In signing manager Pete Mackanin to a contract extension, GM Matt Klentak had this to say per Ryan Lawrence of … Continue reading The Philadelphia Phillies are simply not ready to contend – yet
Brewers pitcher Chase Anderson is now the hunter
Anderson has gone from being the hunted to the hunter in MilwaukeeThe Milwaukee Brewers haven’t fielded a winning team since the 2014 season. It has been six years since the 2011 Brew Crew won 96 games and the NL Central Division crown. That was the most recent contending seasons for the club.Thus far in the 2017 season, … Continue reading Brewers pitcher Chase Anderson is now the hunter
Starting pitching has Cardinals flying high again
Lance Lynn and his rotation mates leading Cardinals comebackThe Saint Louis Cardinals are the most historically successful franchise in the history of the National League. That success is not just ancient history. The Cards have dominated the NL Central Division for more than a decade.The Cardinals have won more World Series titles (11), and more National League … Continue reading Starting pitching has Cardinals flying high again
Jake Lamb shepherds Dbacks renaissance
Heading into Thursday night action in Major League Baseball, the Arizona Diamondbacks are tied atop the National League West Division standings with a 10-6 record.This comes one year after a disheartening 69-93 campaign for the Dbacks. Last season found Arizona avoiding the division cellar by just a single game.The biggest offensive contributor in the lineup thus far … Continue reading Jake Lamb shepherds Dbacks renaissance
Too soon to count out slow starting Cardinals
The Saint Louis Cardinals, perennial National League contenders, are off to an uncharacteristically slow start this season. The team is currently sitting at the bottom of the overall National League standings with a 4-9 record.Saint Louis has won an NL-record 11 World Series championships. In addition, the franchise has won 19 National League pennants. The club has captured 13 division crowns, including … Continue reading Too soon to count out slow starting Cardinals
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