National League West Archives - Baseball Essential

NL West Race Tightens after Weekend Series between Rockies, Dodgers

Aug 14, 2018

David Bote made history late Sunday night by hitting a walk-off grand slam to give the Chicago Cubs a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals. However, that was not the most meaningful walk-off that occurred ...

Returning Stars Could Launch Diamondbacks Into Pennant Conversation

Jason Kelly

Jun 27, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Statistics

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in first place in the National League West. Again, the Arizona Diamondbacks are in first place in the National League West. It bears repeating because the Diamondbacks often find th...

Madison Bumgarner Set to Return to the Giants’ Rotation Next Week

Jason Kelly

May 30, 2018

Headlines, Injuries, San Francisco Giants

One of Major League Baseball's most dominant southpaws is getting set to return to the game next week. San Francisco Giants ace, Madison Bumgarner, is aiming to return to the Giants' rotation next Tuesday again...

Corey Seager Needs Tommy John Surgery, Out For the Season

Jason Kelly

Apr 30, 2018

Breaking News, Headlines, Injuries, Los Angeles Dodgers

The reigning National League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a major loss on Monday afternoon. The team announced that All-Star shortstop Corey Seager will need season-ending Tommy John surgery. The Dodge...

Baseball Essential 2018 Preview Series: National League West

Tom Dorsa

Mar 29, 2018

Major League Baseball, National League West, Opinions & Predictions

Baseball fans, players, and experts all agree: the National League West is the toughest and deepest division in Major League Baseball. From bringing three teams to the postseason last year to the Los Angeles Do...

Are the Diamondbacks now the Favorites in the NL West with Zack Greinke?

Matthew J. Kozlowski

Dec 5, 2015

Arizona Diamondbacks, Features, Major League Baseball, National League West, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The Arizona Diamondbacks throw a curve ball to the rest of the league by signing RHP Zack Greinke to a six-year, $206 million deal. Arizona makes a huge jump in the free agent market by agreeing to a mammoth co...

San Diego Padres: Five Burning Offseason Questions

Patrick Brewer

Nov 12, 2015

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Offseason, San Diego Padres

The 2015 season was the most disappointing one for the Padres in recent memory. While the Padres have been mired in mediocrity for the better part of the 21st century, 2015 was supposed to be different. Expec...

Colorado Rockies Decline Justin Morneau’s 2016 Option

Patrick Brewer

Oct 29, 2015

Colorado Rockies, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Offseason

The Colorado Rockies will not pick up Justin Morneau’s $9 MM option for 2016, the team said Thursday. The option was a mutual one between Morneau and the team, who elected to not bring the 1st baseman back for ...

San Francisco Giants will win in 2016 because of even year magic…and talent

Michael Saltzman

Oct 6, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants have had an interesting last six seasons. Three World Series championships. Three seasons without a playoff appearance. Every even season they win it all. Every odd year, they don't...

Should the Dodgers Leave Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins off the Postseason Roster?

Patrick Brewer

Sep 26, 2015

Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

Following the trade of Dee Gordon and the departure of Hanley Ramirez via free agency, the Dodgers were in need of a brand new combination up the middle. To fill these holes, the Dodgers traded for both Howie K...

Tagged National League West