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 »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 »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 »Wildcard Race Narrows in Last Week of Regular Season
The wildcard race is heating up around the MLB. The New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks have secured the wild card in the American and National Leagues. The Minnesota Twins the Colorado Rockies are close, but they haven’t completely locked things up. October 3rd is when the playoffs start for the …
Read More »MLB’s Home Run Record Broken in 2017
Major League Baseball’s season total for home runs was passed Tuesday as the league continues to smash long balls. Royals left fielder Alex Gordon hit the home run to set the new record in the eighth inning off Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Tepera. This came shortly after Tigers right fielder …
Read More »MLB Home Run Record On Cusp of Being Broken
Major League Baseball’s home run record for homers in a season could very well be broken this season. Thanks in part to a few sluggers, namely New York Yankee rookie Aaron Judge and Miami Marlins powerhouse Giancarlo Stanton, 2017 is the year of the home run. The total for home runs …
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