By: Shane Thompson I know what’s coming if you’re a Cleveland Indians fan. Why would you overpay for Edwin when you can get Napoli for cheaper? Or perhaps another power hitter that can either DH/play first base? What about Trumbo? Chris Carter? The easy way out...
By: Corey Michael Reighn Somewhere around 2009, media and fans alike, around Yankee land, started using the term, core four. Regarding Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettite and Jorge Posada. I couldn't dispute their greatness. I grew up idolizing all four of them. All homegrown Yankees....
By: Lou Landers I'm sure if you're reading this article, you know by now that the Yankees have a wealth of young prospects in the minor leagues. You also probably know that there are many question marks in the starting rotation behind Masahiro Tanaka. In this...
By: Corey Michael Reighn Last Wednesday, the Yankees brought back Aroldis Chapman. Signing him to the richest contract in the history of baseball, for a reliever. 5 years 86 million. With a no trade clause, and a nifty opt out after 3 seasons. This is a...
By: Lou Landers The Yankees appear to have a bright future with young talent on the MLB roster and a bevy of young talented prospects in the minor leagues. They may be young, however I do believe they still have what it takes to compete now....
By: Shane Thompson 2016 Results: Chicago Cubs: 103-58 (Won World Series) St. Louis Cardinals: 86-76 (17.5 GB) Pittsburgh Pirates: 78-83 (25 GB) Milwaukee Brewers: 73-89 (30.5 GB) Cincinnati Reds: 68-94 (35.5 GB) The NL Central was a main focus in MLB throughout the 2016 season. I mean why wouldn't it be? It...
2016 Results: Cleveland Indians: 94-67 (Lost in WS) Detroit Tigers: 86-75 (8 GB) Kansas City Royals: 81-81 (13.5 GB) Chicago White Sox: 78-84 (16.5 GB) Minnesota Twins: 59-103 (35.5 GB) 2016 brought upon a major shift in this division. The Royals entered the season as the 2-time defending American League Champions...
By: Shane Thompson NL West 2016 Recap: Los Angeles: 91-71 -- Division Winner San Francisco: 87-75 (4.0 GB) -- Wild Card Colorado: 75-87 (16 GB) Arizona: 69-93 (22 GB) San Diego: 68-94 (23 GB) I believe that this division was more of disappointments than success. The Rockies have been in limbo to...
By: Lou Landers The AL East was one of the more competitive divisions in MLB throughout the 2016 season. Four of the five teams were playoff contenders and had a winning percentage of .500 or better. AL East 2016 Results: Boston Red Sox: 93-69 (Division) Toronto Blue Jays: 89-73...
As we inch closer and closer to September, playoff races are heating up around Major League Baseball. Over the next 2 weeks I will be breaking down each division, discussing only the teams that I believe are in postseason contention. Toronto Blue Jays: 1st Place The Jays...