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The MLB playoff bracket is officially set. The American League side features some familiar faces and some old friends. The Astros, Rays, and Blue Jays all return to the postseason after making it last year. Meanwhile, the Orioles and Rangers are back for the first time since 2016, and the …

The 2023 season has been one of the most exciting for baseball largely because the teams making it to the playoffs aren’t necessarily the ones that were expected to succeed. While the New York Yankees and the Mets, two of the highest payrolls in baseball, are excluded from this narrative, …

As the MLB season is coming to a close and the post-season getting ready to start up, who’s in the race to get a pennant in the National League and who isn’t? When talking about the National League pennant race, it’s  hard not to bring up the Atlanta Braves, who …

The Tampa Bay Rays kick off a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels at 6:40 p.m. Starting pitcher Taj Bradley will face off against Angels’ pitcher Patrick Sandoval. The Rays (92-59) sit 2.5 games behind the Baltimore Orioles (94-56) for the American League East division lead. Aaron …

The MLB postseason draws nearer every day as October is under two months away. This is the time where teams typically carve themselves out as division leaders, wild card factors or done for the year. This year is different for the American League. Each division leader is on pace for …

On paper, the New York Mets looked to be one of the favorites to win it all this year. Going into the season, the team total salary was roughly 384 million dollars, well over the tax threshold. The owner was committed to buying a team rather than building up from …

With the 2023 MLB All-Star Break in full swing, players have an opportunity to rest and relax before the regular season grind continues. This luxury was not extended to the AL West. Nearly the entire division is on the cusp of a postseason appearance and no team seems eager to …

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Houston Astros 8-3 Monday. 20/23 to start the season ain't bad#RaysUp — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) April 25, 2023 With the win, the Rays claim the modern record with 14 consecutive home wins to start a season. Rays Tampa continues their hot start to …

With Opening Day quickly approaching, 15 games will kick off the 2023 MLB regular season Thursday. After an exciting World Baseball Classic and Spring Training, multiple storylines headline the league. With a new pitch clock, bigger bases and shift restrictions, the MLB has changed the way the game is played. …

As Spring Training comes to an end and Opening Day approaches on Thursday, the AL East is headlined by stars and has the potential to be the strongest division in the MLB. Last Season Results Last season, the New York Yankees finished atop the division with a 99-63 record. The …