After defeating the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night and winning the pennant, the Los Angeles Dodgers will head to the World Series for the first time in 29 years. What started off as a typical postseason game, and the chance for another win at home for the Cubs, soon turned …
Read More »Keuchel and Tanaka Face Off Again in ALCS Game 5
Postseason baseball is in full swing. The ALCS will continue tonight as the Yankees host the Astros for Game 5. The ALCS is tied 2-2 Games 1 and 2 The ALCS was off to a good start for the Astros, who defeated the Yankees in the first two games. …
Read More »NLDS Game 3 Preview: Cubs vs. Nationals
The NLDS is tied at one game apiece. With the series split, the Cubs will bring the series to Wrigley to face off against the Nationals. Series So Far The Cubs shut out the Nationals in Game 1 after a strong pitching matchup. Kyle Hendricks and Stephen Strasburg each went …
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’ Playoff Dreams Shrinking
With a 15-23 record since the All-Star break, the Tampa Bay Rays are quickly moving themselves out of the playoff race. Before the All-Star Break Flashback to July 11th, Cory Dickerson was representing Tampa in his first All-Star appearance, and the Rays were looking like a viable playoff contender. At …
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 »Steelers Rout Dolphins 30-12, Advance to Face Chiefs
Ben Roethlisberger finally had both Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell in a playoff game for the first time, and he took advantage of it. Game Recap Brown took a screen pass 52 yards for the game’s opening score, then burst past the Miami secondary for a 62 yard touchdown less …
Read More »World Series Preview: Indians Take on Cubs in Game 1
No matter the outcome of the 2016 World Series, one thing is sure: a generation-long drought will come to an end. The Chicago Cubs have not won the World Series since 1908. The Cleveland Indians have not won the World Series since 1948. That’s a combined title-winning drought of 176 …
Read More »ALDS Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians
The American League Division Series begins tonight when the Boston Red Sox (93-69) travel to take on the Cleveland Indians (94-67). In his last playoff run of his career, David Ortiz and the Red Sox will be facing a team managed by Terry Francona. Francona managed Red Sox in their 2004 and 2007 championship seasons. Despite winning …
Read More »Marlins Eliminated From 2016 Playoff Picture
The Miami Marlins can only attempt to heal the undeniable sense of loss and anguish in their clubhouse following the untimely and tragic death of All-Star pitcher Jose Fernandez. And after a 12-1 blowout loss at home to the New York Mets on Tuesday, Miami will have the entire off-season to …
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