2016 has been a tumultuous year for the Detroit Tigers. They’ve see-sawed from contention to despair on several occasions. But as we head to the season’s final month, Detroit see themselves in the thick of the AL Wild Card race. Many factors have contributed to this, but none more so than the emergence of Michael… Continue reading Michael Fulmer Going For Award Double
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Calling Up Yoan Moncada Makes Perfect Sense For The Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are on the thick of the playoff race in the AL. Barring a catastrophe they’ll reach the playoffs with ease. However, the franchise doesn’t want to take anything for granted. They want to win the World Series at all costs, and they’ve made what could be a franchise-altering move on Wednesday. According… Continue reading Calling Up Yoan Moncada Makes Perfect Sense For The Boston Red Sox
Dave Roberts Should Be NL Manager Of The Year
Joe Maddon is on his way to a second straight NL Manager Of The Year Award. The veteran skipper has led the Chicago Cubs to the best record in baseball, not an easy feat considering they are in the toughest division in all of baseball. His merits are undeniable, but there’s another manager that should be in the… Continue reading Dave Roberts Should Be NL Manager Of The Year
National League Wild Card Tightening Up
We have barely a month of regular season baseball left. Normally we’d have several division races to look forward to in September. Outside of the AL East, this year isn’t producing that much divisional drama. Instead, as intended when the second Wild Card was implemented, the Wild Card races in each league are ramped up… Continue reading National League Wild Card Tightening Up
Your Team Doesn’t Want Jonathan Papelbon
Every August big name players become available. Whether it be an outright release or placement on waivers, these players are in that position for a variety of reasons. Some teams need some financial relief from a troublesome contract. In certain instances, the player has become surplus to requirements, either by a trade or call-up from… Continue reading Your Team Doesn’t Want Jonathan Papelbon
Chicago Cubs Catching Fire at the Right Time
The Chicago Cubs have been the best team in baseball by a wide margin this season, there’s no doubt about it. Even though they went through a mini-slump before the All-Star Break, they’ve been unstoppable in August. Joe Maddon’s team has gone 14-2 in August with a 8-2 record over the last 10 games. Their 77-43 mark is… Continue reading Chicago Cubs Catching Fire at the Right Time
Alex Rodriguez deserves a place in the Hall of Fame
There are no gray areas when it comes to Alex Rodriguez. A polarizing figure both on and off the field, fans either love him or hate him. He was an absolute stud with the Seattle Mariners, became a perennial All-Star with the Texas Rangers and now he retired as a member of the New York… Continue reading Alex Rodriguez deserves a place in the Hall of Fame
The Marlins Should Pass On A-Rod
It was more heartwarming than it was meant to be, but Alex Rodriguez’s Yankee, and supposedly his MLB, career came to an end Friday evening at Yankee Stadium. A-Rod bookended the night with an RBI double and a surprise return to third base. Thunder and lightning threatened to derail the proceedings, but all in all… Continue reading The Marlins Should Pass On A-Rod
Who Has the Edge in the AL MVP Race This Season?
Last week we covered who has the edge in the NL MVP race for this season, and it seems to be a three-player race between Kris Bryant, Nolan Arenado and Daniel Murphy. Things in the AL, however, aren’t nearly as complicated. There’s a clear front-runner for the Award and at this point, we would need a… Continue reading Who Has the Edge in the AL MVP Race This Season?
Dodgers Busy At The Deadline
The MLB trade deadline came and went with a moderate amount of movement. No seismic shifts took place across the league, but plenty of worthwhile moves were made. The Los Angeles Dodgers were one team who had a interestingly busy afternoon. From moves they made to ones they didn’t, the team proved that even with… Continue reading Dodgers Busy At The Deadline