The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees will close out their opening series tonight. After splitting the first two games, tonight’s rubber match will allow one team to secure their first series win. Series So Far Opening Day began with a “W” in the win column for the Rays. Chris …
Read More »No Lack of Excitement Around Baseball on Opening Day
Major League Baseball is back and opening day gave baseball fans something to get excited about. National League Highlights Madison Bumgarner, who started off last season hitting a home run in the first week, decided to launch two homers on opening day for the San Francisco Giants. Bumgarner is the …
Read More »Braves Can’t Top Mets On Opening Day
After a disappointing 68-93 record last year, the Braves started 2017 on a similar note. The team traveled to Citi Field for an afternoon match up with the New York Mets and their ace of pitching staff, Noah Syndergaard. For the Braves, Julio Teherán was on the mound. The game remained …
Read More »Marlins New ‘Pen Can’t Hang Onto Lead On Opening Day
The Miami Marlins went into Monday’s Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals with a strong, revamped bullpen, but it turned out to be a flop at Nationals Park. The Marlins watched their lead slip away after reliever David Phelps gave up two home runs in the 4-2 loss to …
Read More »Braves Look to Prove Themselves in 2017
The Atlanta Braves will open their season against the New York Mets today. Although the Braves will not be kicking off the season in their newly renovated stadium, Braves manager Brian Snitker says, it’s not that big of a deal, and expects the team to perform well in New York. …
Read More »Marlins Look to Put Last Season Behind Them In 2017
Last season was a roller coaster ride for the Miami Marlins. The Marlins dealt with Dee Gordon’s 80 game suspension, Ichiro’s quest for 3,000 hits and an unexpected playoff push. Then came the tragic death of Jose Fernandez, the heart and soul of the Marlins, in late September. The unexpected passing of …
Read More »Cardinals Top Cubs in Season Opener
Excitement filled the air as the opening weekend in Major League Baseball was set to begin. Fresh off a 2016 World Series championship and first title since 1908, the Chicago Cubs were eager to start the 2017 season with a victory. Yet, thanks to their division rival St. Louis Cardinals, the Cubs …
Read More »Rays Blast Yankees On Opening Day
After a spring training full of long toss, tee work and bullpens, the Rays came out guns-hot in their 7-3 win over the Yankees on Opening Day. Strong Performance From Chris Archer Rays ace Chris Archer looked great in his first start, commanding the Yankees hitters with his wicked fastball and …
Read More »MLB NL West Preview
With the start of the Major League Baseball just days away, it’s time to start previewing each division. Last season, the Chicago Cubs broke the worst curse in all of sports, breaking their 108 year championship drought. Many people are expecting them to repeat as champions, but the rest of …
Read More »MLB NL East Preview
Opening day is around the corner and fans can hardly wait. For the National League East, this is sure to be an exciting season. After all, the National League East has been a division of streaks. From 1995-2005, the Atlanta Braves dominated the NL East with 11 straight titles. After …
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