There is the SI Cover curse. The Madden Curse is a thing. The same goes for my topics of baseball conversation here on SFTB. Two years ago I torpedoed Giancarlo Stanton‘s epic start. So far this season I’ve sent Houston’s Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers, and Washington’s Ryan Zimmerman to the sidelines. This isn’t my intention.… Continue reading I’ve Just Jinxed Jason Vargas
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Which Team Has Been The Best In The NL West This Season?
Most of the talk around the MLB over the past month has centered around the NL West. The division currently features three of the best teams in all of baseball, such as the Colorado Rockies, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los Angeles Dodgers. As of Friday, the Dodgers lead the NL West with a 48-26 record.… Continue reading Which Team Has Been The Best In The NL West This Season?
The Cody Bellinger Power Trip
Aaron Judge has been the headline stealer among rookies this season. The Yankees have surged into first place in the AL East, and the rookie slugger has been a vital cog. His tape measure home runs are the stuff that will become legend to our grandchildren. Meanwhile though on the West Coast, there is a… Continue reading The Cody Bellinger Power Trip
Zack Cozart Fully Deserves To Play In The All-Star Game This Year
There is no question that Zack Cozart is having a career year in 2017. The 31-year-old journeyman has never been a household name in the MLB. However, he’s been a consistent player over the past few years for the Cincinnati Reds. And his game has taken another step forward this year. He doesn’t shine and… Continue reading Zack Cozart Fully Deserves To Play In The All-Star Game This Year
Ryan Zimmerman’s Renaissance?
The 2017 MLB Draft began last night, and it got me thinking. Each year teams go into the process looking towards the future. In 2005, the former Montreal Expos turned Washington Nationals staked theirs in Virginia third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. The All-American was meant to be the face of the new team in America’s capital.… Continue reading Ryan Zimmerman’s Renaissance?
The Yankees Are Set To Contend For The Foreseeable Future
The New York Yankees have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the MLB season thus far. Even though they started Spring Training with little to no expectations, they lead the AL East entering Thursday. In fact, their 34-23 record only trails the Houston Astros in the American League. They have shown consistency on… Continue reading The Yankees Are Set To Contend For The Foreseeable Future
The AL West Is Already Won
Predictions are a crap shoot. Well, that isn’t an entirely accurate cliche since craps is one of the more player-friendly games at a casino. Predictions more often than not leave the predictor with egg on their face. They are more like a game of roulette. Throw a guess ball into the wheel and hope you… Continue reading The AL West Is Already Won
The Colorado Rockies Are The Real Deal
The Colorado Rockies have been a pleasant surprise in the National League this season. They were always considered a dangerous team, but it seems this year they have taken a leap forward. They are among the leaders in the NL West, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them battling for a playoff berth until… Continue reading The Colorado Rockies Are The Real Deal
Luis Severino Is Finally Living Up To The Hype Around Him
It’s not a secret that the New York Yankees need help in the rotation. Aside from Masahiro Tanaka, the Yankees don’t have a reliable arm to slot at the top of the rotation. C.C. Sabathia and Michael Pineda have several years of experience, but they have been inconsistent at times. However, help is on the… Continue reading Luis Severino Is Finally Living Up To The Hype Around Him
Should The Blue Jays Start A Rebuilding Process This Season?
It’s not a secret that the Toronto Blue Jays’ campaign hasn’t gone as expected. Injuries, poor performances, and bad luck have conspired against them in the first six weeks of the regular season. The Canadian franchise has a 17-24 record entering Thursday’s action, good for last place in the ultra-competitive AL East. They already sit nine games… Continue reading Should The Blue Jays Start A Rebuilding Process This Season?