Who can stop the Chicago Cubs? That seems to be question everyone is making heading into the 2017 season. The answer is quite simple: no one in the NL Central. The Cubs are the reigning MLB champions, and they are clearly the top team in the NL and possibly all of baseball. They had one… Continue reading 2017 MLB Divisional Previews: NL Central

It took them a while, but the Team USA finally lived up to the expectations. Thanks to impressive wins against Japan and Puerto Rico, USA won the 2017 World Baseball Classic. It was tougher than expected, but the American team and manager Jim Leyland showed they can step their game up when it mattered the most.… Continue reading How Should Team USA Line Up For The 2021 World Baseball Classic?

Is it safe to say that the state of Texas should dominate the AL West this upcoming season? At least on paper, it seems pretty clear the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros are the two top teams in the Division. And although the Rangers won it last year and the Astros didn’t even make… Continue reading MLB Divisional Previews: AL West

There’s no question the Chicago White Sox are in full rebuild heading towards the 2017 MLB season. The South Siders traded away their biggest asset, Chris Sale, in a package to the Boston Red Sox. And while that package netted him an impressive prospect in Yoan Moncada, the Cuban alone is not enough to turn… Continue reading What Should The White Sox Do With David Robertson?

The NL West must be one of the easiest divisions to predict ahead of the 2017 MLB season. We know Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants will battle for the top spot and one of the two NL Wild Card spots. And we also know the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres… Continue reading 2017 MLB Divisional Previews: NL West

The 2017 World Baseball Classic started this week, in case you baseball fans didn’t know. Even though it’s sandwiched right in the middle of Spring Training, it’s a fun tournament worth watching. After all, we get to see players represent their National Teams, and who knows? Maybe we can find the next diamond in the… Continue reading 5 Players To Watch In The 2017 World Baseball Classic

The AL pennant race just got more far more interesting heading into the 2017 season. The Boston Red Sox are among the favorites to win the AL pennant, that’s not a secret. However, they are on the verge of losing one of their best pitchers. According to several reports, David Price has elbow soreness and… Continue reading David Price’s Injury Will Open Things Up In The AL Pennant Race

Baseball is about to change as we know it. Earlier this week, it was confirmed that MLB has implemented an important rule change, as they’ve eliminated the four balls of the intentional walk. Instead, now managers can make a sign in the dugout and automatically move the runner to first. It’s safe to say no one… Continue reading Changing The Intentional Walk Rule Is A Huge Mistake For MLB

When we talk about the St. Louis Cardinals, one tends to think about excellence. Dominance. World Series titles. But not anymore, as they’re no longer the best in the NL, let alone their own Division. That distinction belongs to the Chicago Cubs. And many fans are wondering whether St. Louis has enough in them to… Continue reading Can The Cardinals Compete With the Cubs in the NL Central This Season?

By now, everyone should be aware of the fact that MLB has been looking to speed up games. An uptick on pace means fewer time in each game. And quicker games could lead to a bigger fanbase, especially among the youth who doesn’t like to spend 3+ hours in each game. However, the league is… Continue reading Once Again, The MLB Is Implementing New Rules The Wrong Way