It always seems to be the same old story: The Washington Nationals cruise to the playoffs; they under-perform; and then get bounced from the playoffs in the first round. This season looks to be no different. They won the National League East in 2012, 2014, 2016, and this past season, yet have no postseason series... Continue Reading →
If there's one overriding lesson thus far from the 2017 postseason, it's this: Managing a baseball team through the playoffs is a nigh-impossible task. It's hard enough to keep a team focused and prepared during the regular season, managing your way through road trip after road trip and injury after injury. But the postseason is... Continue Reading →
162 wacky, zany, you-had-to-be-there-to-believe-it baseball games later, and we've made it to October. Just ten teams remain, each looking to etch their names in the annals of history. Last year it was the Cubs who finally broke the longest curse known to mankind since King Tut's tomb was discovered--and, actually, King Tut's tomb was discovered... Continue Reading →
I'm back from vacation, and thus the baseball banter must return. Here's a six-pack of topics to get you ready for the final week of the 2017 regular season! Who's In? Just three spots remain up for grabs in the 2017 Postseason. While the AL East has yet to crown a winner, both the Red... Continue Reading →
It's September, folks. The playoffs are right around the corner. The magic of October baseball and cool fall weather is in sight. But first, we need to figure out who's making it to October. The division races are pretty much locked up even with a month to go. There are only two divisions with a... Continue Reading →
Are you new here? Then pull up a seat at the bar and join us for our weekly Case of the Mondays, a six-pack of all the talking points from the weekend in baseball. First! Nats Postseason Bound Again After taking care of business yesterday against the Phillies to finish the week with a 6-1... Continue Reading →
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