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The Houston Astros’ Sign-Stealing Allegations are Another Threat to Baseball’s Integrity, and MLB Must Epically Respond

Nov 16, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Every ounce of the sign-stealing allegations that are being pressed against the Houston Astros must be taken seriously. If they hold true, Major League Baseball should meet the Astros with fire and fury because...

The 2019 Washington Nationals Draw Comparisons to the 2019 Toronto Raptors

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 5, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals' road to triumph was a unique, resilient, and captivating compilation of baseball. They exorcised recurring playoff heartbreak and did so by coming back late in games and series. It'...

The Washington Nationals Collaged Years of Postseason Heartbreak Into an Unforgettable World Series Run

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 2, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

You couldn't script a mere part of the last month for the Washington Nationals. Not the setting, players, situations, scores, victories, the World Series appearance, or the championship. What happened in the...

Game 7: This is Why the Astros Acquired Zack Greinke

Tom Dorsa

Oct 30, 2019

Headlines, Houston Astros, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

On July 31, the Houston Astros looked to the near future when they traded away their long-term plans, acquiring Zack Greinke from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a package of four top prospects. Greinke had been A...

Rotation Matchups in the 2019 World Series Defy 2019 Pitching Trends

Robbie Stratakos

Oct 24, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Bullpenning, or a severe reliance on bullpens, has become the prevalent way to construct a pitching staff in 2019. Then the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals decided to go to the World Series with premier...

Consistent Pitching and Timely Hitting Leads the Washington Nationals to First-Ever World Series

Quinn Allen

Oct 18, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason, Washington Nationals

Down 3-1 in the eighth inning of the National League Wild Card Game to the Milwaukee Brewers, it looked likely that the Washington Nationals' postseason fate would end in just one decisive game. After a meltdow...

The Washington Nationals are the Anti-Modern Baseball Team

Robbie Stratakos

Oct 17, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason, Washington Nationals

Most, if not every team in Major League Baseball has an analytics department that helps them make pivotal decisions. But viewing matters from a roster and managerial standpoint, the National League-champion Was...

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...

The Los Angeles Dodgers Should Be Considered World Series Favorites

Quinn Allen

Aug 24, 2019

Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have the most wins in the big leagues with an 85-45 record and for good reason. This team is firing on all cylinders this year, from their pitching staff posting a stellar 3.37...

Sim Game: Recreating Game 7 of the 2016 World Series

Tom Dorsa

Nov 1, 2018

Baseball History, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians

Game 7 of the 2016 World Series was an instant classic. Two historic franchises long mired in championship droughts, the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians, looking to finally reach the summit of Major League B...

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