The World Series champion Astros remain baseball's top teamAs July 2018 opens, the majority of teams across Major League Baseball have now reached the 81-game mark, which marks the exact halfway point to their regular season.There are a dozen teams that I feel safe in saying there is no chance at recovering from a poor … Continue reading MLB 2018 Power Ranking: July 1
Nationals can prove nothing today – they must win two straight
Dusty Baker's Nationals need two wins (photo: Chicago Tribune)The Washington Nationals are on the brink of postseason elimination. Stop me if you've heard this story before.This year's version of the Nats will take the field on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field in Chicago trailing the host Cubs by 2-1 in a best-of-five NLDS.Whether they are … Continue reading Nationals can prove nothing today – they must win two straight
NLDS Prediction: Washington Nationals over Chicago Cubs
Nationals fans believe that this will be their year - so do IThis isn't necessarily a now-or-never situation for the Washington Nationals, as some pundits have claimed.The Nats are likely to again be favorites to win the NL East crown in 2018, and will have the talent again to be a serious championship contender.However, it … Continue reading NLDS Prediction: Washington Nationals over Chicago Cubs
Labor Day 2017 MLB Power Rankings
For a third consecutive month, the Los Angeles Dodgers sit at the top of the MLB Power Rankings. The Dodgers hold an 11.5 game lead on their nearest pursuers in all of baseball.Following games of Friday, September 1, the Dodgers ‘Magic Number’ is down to just 13 in order to clinch the NL West Division … Continue reading Labor Day 2017 MLB Power Rankings
Dodgers remain atop 2017 MLB Power Rankings
Dodgers add Yu Darvish to help end 30-year title droughtMy first MLB Power Ranking in early June found the Houston Astros of the American League at the top. In early July, the Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League had taken over the top spot.Now in early August those two ball clubs have clearly established themselves as still … Continue reading Dodgers remain atop 2017 MLB Power Rankings
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