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Houston Astros Should Not be Taken Lightly in the American League Championship Series

Oct 9, 2020

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

It's safe to say that the Houston Astros are one of the most hated teams in baseball after a cheating scandal that came to light before the beginning of this season. Despite claims that Houston used illegal sig...

This is a New Low for the Los Angeles Dodgers

Robbie Stratakos

Oct 15, 2019

Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

This is a new low for the Los Angeles Dodgers. They won the National League West by 21 games. They had the best record in the NL by nine games. They were the presumed favorite to win the NL, if not the World...

ALDS Preview: Twins vs. Yankees

Quinn Allen

Oct 4, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

The New York Yankees (103-59) and Minnesota Twins (101-61) will square off against one another in the American League Division Series. The Yankees won the season series with the Twins, 4-2, including a dramatic...

ALDS Preview: Rays vs. Astros

Quinn Allen

Oct 4, 2019

American League, Hall of Fame, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason, Tampa Bay Rays

After a dominant performance by the Tampa Bay Rays in a 5-1 win over the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card Game on Wednesday night, where Yandy Diaz hit two solo home runs, the stage is set for...

NLDS Preview: Nationals vs. Dodgers

Robbie Stratakos

Oct 3, 2019

Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

The Los Angeles Dodgers (106-56) and Washington Nationals (93-69) will square off in the National League Division Series. The Dodgers won the season series with the Nationals, 4-3. This marks the second time in...

NLDS Preview: Cardinals vs. Braves

Jason Kelly

Oct 3, 2019

Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason, St. Louis Cardinals

It will be difficult to follow up on the tension, drama, and thrilling finish that took place on Tuesday night in the National League Wild Card Game between the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers. But t...

Five Reasons Why the Houston Astros Will Win the 2019 World Series

Robbie Stratakos

Sep 28, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

At 105-55, the Houston Astros own the best record in Major League Baseball, and their regular season dominance will translate into postseason success. Here are five reasons why the Astros will win the 2019 Worl...

St. Louis Cardinals: Flaherty and Hudson Have Quietly Become an Elite One-Two Pitching Punch

Robbie Stratakos

Sep 27, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a remarkable second-half comeback to make the postseason, and, in the process, saw right-handers Jack Flaherty and Dakota Hudson blossom into an elite one-two pitching punch. ...

Atlanta Braves: Mike Foltynewicz is Heating Up at an Opportune Time

Robbie Stratakos

Sep 24, 2019

Atlanta Braves, Opinions & Predictions

Mike Foltynewicz is heating up at an opportune time for the Atlanta Braves. Collectively spelling, the 2019 Major League Baseball season has been cruel to Foltynewicz, beginning with him missing the first mo...

The Diamondbacks Were Always This Talented, Recent Surge Only Proves It

Tom Dorsa

Sep 9, 2019

Arizona Diamondbacks, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Statistics

The Arizona Diamondbacks really don't belong here. The club sits at 75-68, just a game and a half out of the second and final National League Wild Card position, despite trading their best pitcher, Zack Greinke...

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