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The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros will meet in this year's fall classic. At the beginning of the season, the Astros had the 4th-highest World Series odds, while the Phillies … Continue reading Phillies vs Astros: World Series Preview
After a very weird 60 game season a year ago, we hope to get back to some normalcy with a 162-game season starting on Thursday. There will still be some … Continue reading 2021 MLB Division Predictions
The 2020 MLB season is still in question. The most difficult part of getting the season to happen is payroll negotiations. Do players make their full salaries? Half-salary? Or will … Continue reading You Won’t Guess Who Could Be The Highest Paid MLB Players Of 2020
Nothing is official yet on the 2020 MLB season, however MLB seems to be doing everything it can to find the best case scenario for players and fans. USA Today … Continue reading MLB Explores Radical Division Realignment for 2020: A Season Like No Other
MLB Free Agency is in full swing and no one has been more active than the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox haven’t made the playoffs since 2008, but based … Continue reading The White Sox are Winning 2020 Free Agency
Ever since they were swept in Oakland and LA near the beginning of August, the Cardinals have been on fire! How have they fueled this latest surge? With around average … Continue reading Jack Flaherty Has Become the Most Dominant Pitcher in the National League
As we near the end of the season, the Cubs lead the NL Central, but the Cardinals and Brewers are within striking distance. As the race heats up, teams look … Continue reading 3 Big Weaknesses On Each NL Central Contender
Chicago Cubs Manager: Joe Maddon (5th Season) 2018 Season: 95-68 (2nd in Central) 2019 Payroll: $210,800,714 (2nd in MLB) Additions: RP Brad Brach, 2B Daniel Descalso, RP Kendall Graveman, … Continue reading NL Central Preview: Chicago Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers Manager: Craig Counsell (5th Season) 2018 Record: 96-67 (1st in NL Central) 2019 Payroll: $123,887,500 (14th in MLB) Additions: C Yasmani Grandal, 3B Mike Moustakas (re-signed), OF … Continue reading NL Central Preview: Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals Manager: Mike Schildt (1st Full-Season) 2018 Record: 88-74 (3rd in NL Central) 2019 Payroll: $153,876,666 (9th in MLB) Additions: 1B Paul Goldschmidt, RP Andrew Miller Losses: … Continue reading NL Central Preview: St. Louis Cardinals