Wild Card Race Standings The National League hasn’t been this open-ended in years. With so many teams in the race, any one of them seems to stand a chance to make the playoffs. Weak pitching staff and ineffective bullpens are a common theme this season when it comes to holding …
Read More »Mets’ Pete Alonso sets NL rookie home run record
With one swing of the bat, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso made history. The 24-year-old rookie set the National League rookie home run record with 40 home runs and counting on Sunday. The previous record holder, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Cody Bellinger, set the previous mark at 39 home runs …
Read More »2019 MLB All-Star Game Recap
The American League defeated the National League 4-3 in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland on Tuesday. For the seventh year in a row, the NL came out victorious. What Happened The American League pitchers had an impressive showing on the mound. They struck out a total of 16 …
Read More »Yelich, Trout Headline 2019 MLB All Star Game in Cleveland
The National League will look to rock the “Rock and Roll Capital of the World” by winning the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland, Ohio and put an end to the American League’s six-year All-Star Game winning streak. The Rosters Neither team made changes to their starting lineups. All replacements …
Read More »Ice-Cold Marlins Swept by Cubs, Host Nats on Friday
The temperature might be heating up in Miami, but the same can’t be said for the Marlins. They are now 4-15 after a shutout loss against the Chicago Cubs in Marlins Park Wednesday night. That’s one game worse than their start to the 2018 season. What Happened on Wednesday The …
Read More »MLB and Players in Discussions for New Rules
The players are in talks with league officials over several proposed rule changes that cover pace of play, rosters, lineups and even the draft. Here’s a list of the potential modifications to the league: Pitchers required to face a minimum of three batters Universal designated hitter One singular trade deadline …
Read More »Snell, deGrom Named Cy Young Award Winners
After being considered one of the biggest snubs in the All-Star game, Tampa Bay Rays lefty Blake Snell was named the American League Cy Young Award winner. Meanwhile, New York Mets hurler Jacob deGrom grabbed the award for the National League. Blake Snell As icing on the cake to a …
Read More »Braves Look to Build Off Exciting 2018 Season
After surpassing all expectations in 2018, the Atlanta Braves cinderella story of a season came to an end after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated them in four games of the National League Division Series. Thanks to young stars such as Ronald Acuna and Ozzie Albies, the Braves were able to …
Read More »NL Wild Card Preview: Rockies And Cubs To Clash At Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs will host the Colorado Rockies tonight from Wrigley Field at 8 p.m. The winner advances to the National League Division Series to play the Milwaukee Brewers in a best-of-five series. Both teams find themselves in the Wild Card game due to bad performances in the tiebreaker games …
Read More »Brewers Beat Cubs 3-1 in Game 163 to Win NL Central Tiebreaker
162 games weren’t enough to decide the National League Central race between the Brewers and Cubs. Milwaukee won’t mind that they went to a game 163. The Brewers captured the NL Central Monday afternoon at Wrigley Field, grinding out a 3-1 over the Cubs. The win gives Milwaukee it’s second …
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