During the final week of the season, the Standing Room Only guys are giving their predictions for this year’s award winners. On Tuesday, Scott told us who he thinks deserves Manager of the Year. Yesterday, I told you that Ronald Acuna Jr. and Shohei Ohtani should be the Rookies of the Year. Today, let's look at the tight race... Continue Reading →
Baseball fandom knows two speeds. Either your team is a lock to win the World Series, or they're on track for the #1 pick in the 2019 MLB Draft. That idea is more true than ever during the first week of the season. After just 5 games and 3% of the entire regular season, fans... Continue Reading →
After a baseball offseason that felt more like a Siberian winter than a patented MLB Hot Stove, the regular season has -- finally -- arrived. The problems of a miserable offseason (I feel you, Mike Moustakas) can be left behind. Some free agents still remain out in the cold, but for most of the teams... Continue Reading →
The Washington Nationals look set to dominant the NL East once again as they get Adam Eaton back from injury, and return a dominant rotation and a lineup anchored by Bryce Harper. But could the new-look Phillies, the hopelessly-injured Mets, or even the young untested Braves make a run at the defending NL East champs?... Continue Reading →
Dear Santa, How's it going, old man? Listen, I know you must get a ton of letters every year. But I'm begging you, please--read this one. Because I'm not just writing on behalf of myself. I'm writing on behalf of every single baseball fan in the world. Listening? Good. I know it must be tricky... Continue Reading →
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 →
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