Tag Archives: National League

NL Playoff Landscape

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The National League promises to provide an intense postseason as teams look forward to their playoff matchups. Stances and Starts The most exciting divisional race in baseball is happening in the NL East. The Atlanta Braves successfully took the division lead over the New York Mets after being behind for …

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National League Weekend Preview

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National League Preview The National League is hot this weekend with tight divisional races. Teams are scrambling to make up as much ground as they can before the trade deadline on Aug. 2. https://twitter.com/Braves/status/1552078143116148736 NL East The East is in a grudge match for first place as the defending National …

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NL Central preview

Two teams in NL Central made the playoffs in 2021, and with an expanded field there is a possibility that the division can have the same success in 2022. After a lockout threatened this year’s MLB season, its 30 teams will play a full 162-game slate. Contenders Milwaukee Brewers The …

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MLB All Star Game preview

The MLB All Star Game is tonight and there are plenty of storylines. Shohei Ohtani will start the game at pitcher and lead off the AL lineup. A lot of players have chosen to sit out. Also, the AL has won seven straight games. Ohtani to make history Your 2021 …

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Padres’ Tatis Jr. may be able to avoid shoulder surgery

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Fernando Tatis Jr., one of baseball’s brightest stars, went down earlier in the week after injuring his shoulder while batting. Tatis is the San Diego Padres shortstop who just signed a major contract extension after a breakout season in 2019. He suffered a partially torn labrum when he followed through …

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David Ross Hopes for Good Year

Former Gator David Ross looks ahead and hopes for a good year in his second season as manager for the Chicago Cubs. Last Season The 2020 season was one unlike any other the MLB has ever seen. The season didn’t actually start until July 23, over two months after the …

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