Since I didn’t do overall predictions, I’ll do it by rounds and do in depth scouting reports for the conference series. So without a further introduction, let’s predict the Divisional Series! American League: (1) Rays vs (5) Yankees: Rays This one is going to be a close one. Both teams are very good, and players…
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Final Playoff Predictions Plus Key Games
We still have some craziness out in front of us. Even though all of the spots are clinched in the American League, there is still some things yet to be played out. For example, the AL Central. The last time that I published an article, the White Sox were 3 games ahead. Now they’re 1…
September 20 Playoff Predictions
We have 8 days until the end of the season. There are 4 spots already clinched, leaving 12 remaining spots to be taken. I define “in contention” by > 5% chance as rated by baseball-reference.com. According to that metric, there are 16 teams fighting for those 12 spots. It’s going to be crazy. The division…
Will Pitchers Ever Hit Again?
When we heard that the MLB would be implementing a universal DH rule, we all started to wonder if pitchers would ever hit again. The obvious answer that comes to your head is no if you think that this rule will stay, but let’s look a bit closer. Will this rule stay? This is a…
RIP TOM SEAVER (FULL MEMORIAL)
As I looked at the news, I could now believe my eyes. It was right there. It says “Legendary Pitcher, Tom Seaver, Dies At 75”. Even though I have never personally seen him pitch, a quick look at his baseball-reference page will tell you that he is a living legend. Not just a legend. A…
Weekly Wrap Up: Sprint To The Finish With No Finish Line?
When we first heard that there was going to be a baseball season, what was the first thing that came to mind? It was joy for me. But after that, once the frosting fell off what did the cake look like? Danger. Playing during a pandemic is not only challenging, but it requires for everyone…
Weekly Wrap Up: Will The Season Survive?
It has been a rough start for major league baseball. Questions like “Will they finish the season” and “Is this safe” are becoming more and more common around the baseball world. With outbreaks on three teams, the question today is “Will the season survive?”. But first, how bad is the outbreak? 18 Marlins players have…
Justin Verlander Will Miss Remainder Of 2020 Season With Elbow Injury
More info will be reported once it is available.
MLB To Have Expanded Playoffs
The MLB will have a 16 team playoff for the upcoming baseball season. The top 2 finishers in every division plus two wild card teams will make the playoffs. Check back next week for my playoff predictions with this expanded playoffs!
Opening Day Games Preview
Game of the Day Yankees vs Nationals Keys for the Yankees: Get the power bats going early. This will make it so that the Nationals’ pitching staff can’t get going early. That’s going to be key if the Yankees want to overcome Scherzer and the Nationals. Gerrit Cole NEEDS to do well, even with Juan…