At the start of the 2017 season, a bevy of baseball experts and analysts predicted that neither the D-backs nor the Rockies would make the playoffs. However, here we are in October with those two teams matched up to begin the National League postseason. The NL wild-card game will be …
Read More »MLB Playoffs: Yankees Top Twins in AL Wild Card Game
The first game of the 2017 Major League Baseball playoffs brought no shortage of excitement. Following a 45-minute first inning and five combined home runs, the New York Yankees would pull away to defeat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 in the American League wild-card game. First Inning Madness The Twins would …
Read More »Record Breaking Year In The MLB
The MLB regular season came to an end Sunday — From the discovery of rookie freak athlete Aaron Judge to the Cleveland Indians’ 22-game win streak, the 2017 season was one to remember. Records Broken The Indians’ 22-game win streak broke the record for most consecutive wins in the American …
Read More »Aaron Judge’s Enigmatic Rookie Year
This historic season – single-season record in home runs – would have not be the same without Aaron Judge‘s “out of this world” rookie season. Judge was one of the most sensational characters that the MLB offered this season. His batting power gave enough reasons to MLB At-Bat subscribers to …
Read More »The Wild, Wild West: NL Wild Card Playoff Preview
Two teams who are facing off against each other are both in uncharted territory. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies surprised the baseball world by making the playoffs for the first time since 2011 and 2009, respectively. How they got here Both teams are led by two of the favorites …
Read More »MLB Postseason Begins as Yankees and Twins Battle in AL Wild Card Game
It is officially October, which means the MLB postseason is here. Tuesday will see the New York Yankees hosting the Minnesota Twins in the AL Wild Card Game at Yankee Stadium. 24 hours.@Yankees. @Twins. Nothing left to say. Let's get it. #WildCard pic.twitter.com/jpdqj6Da7p — MLB (@MLB) October 3, 2017 From …
Read More »Marlins’ Stanton narrowly misses 60 HRs
Miami Marlins’ standout right fielder Giancarlo Stanton closed out the regular Major League Baseball season with a career high 59 home runs. Stanton tried to reach 60 home runs on Sunday in the Marlins’ last game against the Atlanta Braves. Stanton’s final opportunity to reach the number came in the bottom …
Read More »More MLB Teams Clinch Postseason
As the MLB regular season comes to an end, some teams have clinched their spots in the 2017 postseason. Both the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago Cubs made history last night when the news of their postseason opportunity became official. Minnesota Twins #WereGonna get Wild! pic.twitter.com/31M5gOeAHK — Minnesota Twins (@Twins) …
Read More »Rays officially eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Yankees
A season that was promising for the Tampa Bay Rays back in June and July, will end on Sunday. With the playoffs out of sight, the Rays’ final game of 2017 will be at home against the Baltimore Orioles. The Rays have been in a slump throughout September, winning only …
Read More »Rookie Aaron Judge’s ‘Incredible Ride’
Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Alex Rodriguez… Aaron Judge. The 25 year old joins one of the most prestigious lists in all of baseball: New York Yankees players to hit at least 50 homeruns in a single season. However, only Judge has achieved the feat as a rookie. Time …
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