Historically speaking, many sports analysts will cite the American League East as Major League Baseball’s most competitive division. Such a notion is largely rooted in the presence of two perennial contenders: the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. It wasn’t too long ago when these clubs would routinely run away with the division, battling […]
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2013 MLB World Series Preview
The 2013 MLB postseason has been nothing short of captivating. The playoffs have been characterized by walk-off hits, unlikely superstars, and late game heroics, allowing teams on the cusp of defeat to rise to victory. Two teams that have exemplified these qualities better than others are the two teams matching up in the World Series: […]
MLB Season Preview: NL West
The 2013 MLB Season Preview Series continues with analysis of the National League West Division… Probable 1st place finish: Los Angeles Dodgers Almost a year removed from the much-maligned ownership of Frank McCourt, it’s amazing to see how the Dodgers’ fortunes have changed. The new ownership group, led by former NBA star Magic Johnson, has […]
MLB Season Preview: AL West
The 2013 MLB Season Preview Series continues with analysis of the American League West Division… Probable 1st place finish: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim For the second off-season in a row, the “LAnaheim” Angels went after the biggest names on the free-agent market. Last year, it was first baseman Albert Pujols and starting pitcher C.J. […]
MLB Season Preview: AL Central
The month of April has always had a certain duality to it, in that it is both the beginning and end of spring. The days are longer and the sun shines brighter for sure. But for the 30 clubs of Major League Baseball and their fans, April signifies the end of Spring Training and the […]
MLB Season Preview: NL Central
The 2013 MLB Season Preview Series continues with analysis of the National League Central Division Probable 1st Place Finish: Cincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds are the defending division champions, and may have even made a World Series run if not for the SF Giants shocking comeback from two games down in the NLDS. The team […]
2012 MLB Award Predictions
It’s that time of the year again. The 2012 MLB regular season was incredibly exciting from start to finish. From no hitters to perfect games to walk-off home-runs, this past season is one that fans will surely remember for awhile. Every season a select few individuals step up their game and shine above the others. […]
Film Review: Moneyball
I am not a baseball fan. I watch a handful of games per year to appease my baseball-loving father. I walked into the theater to see Moneyball doubtful; however, as soon as the film started rolling, I was blown away. Set in 2001, Moneyball tells the story of Billy Beane (played by Brad Pitt), general […]
MLB Postseason Preview
For baseball fans, mid-September usually marks tight division races and teams battling for a postseason berth. Unlike previous years, many of the divisions have already been decided. After a weekend of sweeps by the Tampa Bay Rays over the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals over the Atlanta Braves, the wild card picture […]
MLB Season Guide
The 2011 MLB Season kicked off March 31 and the young season has already shown flashes of what may transpire. Pitching gems from aces and star prospects alike have given spectators artistry to marvel at. This year, the league is laden with young prospects eager to make a mark and superstar veterans seeking to cement […]
