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 »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 »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 …
Read More »MLB AL East Preview
The MLB is back for the 2017 Regular Season Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay rays finished the 2016 season with a record of 68-94. The team hasn’t had a winning season since 2013 and haven’t won a game in a playoff series since 2008. Manager Kevin Cash will enter his …
Read More »USA, Puerto Rico Seeking First Championship in WBC Finals
Regardless of the outcome, a first-time champion will be crowned in the World Baseball Classic finals tonight between Team USA and Puerto Rico. Team USA’s finals berth marks the first of its kind since the tournament’s 2006 inception. Previously, they hadn’t made it past the semi-finals. Puerto Rico is looking for …
Read More »Cubs Look to Defend Title
At the end of 2016, the Chicago Cubs made history. For the first time in 108 years, the World Series trophy landed in Wrigleyville. Coming off such a historic run, the Cubs are nowhere near finished. As the 2017 season quickly approaches, the Cubs are prepared to do it all again. …
Read More »Tim Tebow Headed to Mets’ Low Class-A Team
Tim Tebow dominated the South Carolina Gamecocks in his 3 years starting at Florida, but now he’ll be stationed in Columbia, SC; playing for the Fireflies. The Columbia Fireflies, the Mets’ low Class-A affiliate in the South Atlantic League, is where the former quarterback is officially headed. Tebow will keep …
Read More »Rays Hit New Records In Spring Training
Although it is only Spring training, the Tampa Bay Rays are off to a good start to say the least. Since it is Spring Training, the results of these games do not usually matter, but they can set up for what is expected in the regular season. The team begins the spring season …
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