Paul Molitor's Twins face key mid-season series vs YankeesWhen the 2017 MLB season began, few would have guessed that a mid-July series between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins could be so significant. But here we are, and this is indeed a series that has become important for both clubs.Led by explosive rookie Aaron Judge, the Yankees took over … Continue reading MLB Spotlight Series: New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins
MLB Wildcard: losing teams still have legitimate shot
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
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
NL Wildcard: Why the (Giants / Mets) will win
Topping last night's dramatic extra-innings walk-off victory by the Toronto Blue Jays over the Baltimore Orioles is going to prove difficult for the combatants in Wednesday night's NL Wild Card Game.The New York Mets of the NL East will host the San Francisco Giants of the NL West at Citi Field in a game between two teams who were … Continue reading NL Wildcard: Why the (Giants / Mets) will win
AL Wildcard: Why the (Blue Jays / Orioles) will win
The Major League Baseball postseason gets underway on Tuesday night as the Toronto Blue Jays play host to the Baltimore Orioles in the AL Wild Card Game.These American League East Division rivals met 19 times during the regular season, with the Jays taking the series by a narrow 10-9, outscoring the O's by 97-81, or basically by an average … Continue reading AL Wildcard: Why the (Blue Jays / Orioles) will win
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