Red Sox vs Rays
the loss of Boston DH JD Martinez cannot be over-emphasized. If he’s unable to play, that levels the offensive playing field and Tampa already has a significant edge pitching-wise.
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Braves vs Brewers
Pitching v hitting. Who wins this year? In recent years when do you think of you would think of the Milwaukee Brewers you would have thought putting offense and pretty good starting pitching. Times are changing in Wisconsin. Some of the Brewers biggest bats are no longer so big or have left the team all together. Christian Yelich is back
Read moreWhite Sox vs Astros
Managers and their ages will no doubt be discussed ad nauseum during this series. I don’t think either Methuselah nor Moses would appreciate it if I pile on, so I won’t.
Read moreTen Months In A Tent And A Sudden-Death Playoff
Two newlyweds spent most of their first year of wedded bliss living in a tent, questioning their decisions…and listening to baseball. Let’s just say the epic 1962 season was a bright spot. 60 years ago my mom spotted a fairly handsome gentleman on an airplane flying to Hong Kong. He was carrying a stuffed koala. She thought it was cute
Read moreYankees @ Sox Wildcard
If the Yankees score runs early, they should win. This time of year, pitching wins but so does momentum and that seems like the Sox. My head tells me New York should win this 3-2. But in Boston? Against Aaron Boone in the dugout? Maybe an eighth inning homer?
Read moreGiants vs Dodgers Should Be…Wait. What? Who?
The Giants/Dodgers series is not a certainty. In fact, it’s very much in doubt. This is the same St. Louis Cardinals club that is just come off a 17-game winning streak.
Read moreHoly Trade Day, Bartman
After the trade deadline in Major League Baseball July 30, the team also has Kris Bryant, a well-known slugger and solid third baseman for fans to focus on while they try to remember where Lamonte Wade Jr. came from and if he’s a righty or a lefty.
Read moreMLB Breaking News: Pine Tar Is On The Field; Sky Is Blue
New Mayor League Baseball edict: we’re going to allow foreign substances on the field, but not for you pitchers. You must scrub your hands like you’re Macbeth and you just wacked three people.
Read moreDo The Right Thing… Unless It’s Not Reviewable
Good play or cheating… or failure by everyone responsible for getting a simple, stupid call correct?
Read moreN.L. East Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies
Even with a hideous bullpen ERA and the 12 blown saves that went with it, Philadelphia still managed to finish just two games below .500 which is kind of amazing.
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