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MLB: Yankees, Red Sox and Each Playoff Team’s »
As the end to the MLB regular season draws near, each playoff contender is preparing itself for a lengthy postseason.Players, coaches and even fans know what's at stake when the team takes the field come October, making the next two months that much more meaningful.With the trade deadline behind us, top players in new uniforms and pitchers finally [...]
Alex Rodriguez and 10 Players Who Must Step Up Before »
The MLB season is nearing its end.Teams have made their final adjustments via the July trade deadline and have seemingly found what works.However, the success of multiple playoff contenders going forward could very well depend on the efforts and consistent play of their top players.Guys like Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Beltran and Jason Heyward are [...]
New York Yankees: Derek Jeter’s Call to the Hall »
As Derek Jeter approaches one of baseball's most heralded milestones, 3,000 hits, we need to slowdown the clock and realize what the New York Yankee shortstop has done for America's pastime.Maybe it's the fact that he's be the face of one of the most prestigious franchises in sports history or the shear excellence he's displayed over his 17-year [...]
MLB: Top 20 Most Disappointing Starts to the 2011 »
The 2011 MLB season has already shown numerous ups and downs for some of the great players around the league through only the first two months of the year.High profile commodities who were suppose to be their team's centerpiece have heavily faltered and seem to be working towards a disappointing 2011 campaign.The lack of success from these elite [...]
New York Yankees: The 1927 Club and the Top 15 Teams »
With 27 World Championships, the New York Yankees have dominated the MLB for nearly 100 years.By employing some of the best hitters in the history of baseball, New York's continuing professionalism mixed with the shear ability to consistently win has become the epitome of their championship swagger.They've made their mark through historic [...]
MLB: Big League Positional Surprises »
Every year in baseball, surprising or not, we're witnesses to unorthodox outbreaks during the first few weeks of America's pastime.Quick hitting, hot pitching and all-around great play make-up these specific breakout performances from some of the least expected players.In 2011, amidst slow and unexpected starts from top-notch players like [...]
Trouble in the Bronx: 10 Trade Options for Yankees if »
The Yankees are like that good-looking high school chick who seems to have it all, but there are always some underlying problems.With an explosive offense, solid defense and a top-of-the-rotation pitcher in C.C. Sabathia, the Bronx Bombers have everything in place to be penciled in for October, right?Not just yet.While everything is glitter and [...]
Baseball’s Next Big Thing: How Our Obsession »
It happens every year. Minor league players, sometimes as young as 18, are hyped up to be the "next big thing" in baseball. As fans and fantasy baseball participants, we either watch these young talents blow up and become stars or unfortunately bear witness to them being thrown into the fire. Being "Baseball's No. 1 Prospect" really [...]