Sports From the Basement

Playing For Second In The NL

We are in the middle of the All-Star Break right now. I should really be enjoying the festivities. The Home Run Derby is always a good show. The game itself didn’t go as I wanted (Thanks, Wade Davis), but it was still a good display of pitching prowess. Nevertheless, if you know me in any… Continue reading Playing For Second In The NL

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

The Never Ending Trevor Story

The Colorado Rockies’ winter was lackluster. While the teams in their division continued to bolster their ranks, the Rox continued to try to shed payroll. They traded promising outfielder Corey Dickerson to Tampa Bay. Trades for Carlos Gonzalez were widely bantered about, but none came to fruition. Pretty much every person in the Rockies organization… Continue reading The Never Ending Trevor Story

More Even Year Magic For The San Francisco Giants?

Baseball is one of the most superstitious sports in the world. From players that refuse to touch the baselines to pre-pitch and pre-at bat routines that are on the border of OCD status, baseball is one sport where trends and numbers are treasured. One trend that has developed during this decade has revolved around the… Continue reading More Even Year Magic For The San Francisco Giants?

Dodgers Youngsters Will Be The Difference

It has been a rather tumultuous offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Following a brutal NLDS loss to the Mets, Los Angeles knew they had many a free agent agenda to attend to. None was bigger than bringing back Zack Greinke to solidify the rotation. However, that task was not completed as Greinke left Chavez… Continue reading Dodgers Youngsters Will Be The Difference

Dodgers and Giants Are Fighting for the NL West

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants are at it again. With roughly 70 games in the 2015 season completed, the old rivals are separated by just one game for the lead in the National League West, setting the stage for a captivating summer battle for bragging rights. Or, in other words, more of the… Continue reading Dodgers and Giants Are Fighting for the NL West