Category Archives: Baseball

2015 MLB Preview: National League Central

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Jason

If you know ANYTHING about me, you know that I’m an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. I’m saying that up front here, acknowledging that when it comes to the Cardinals and handicapping the division they play in, I might not … Continue reading →

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2015 MLB Preview: National League East

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Jason

The Washington Nationals look like the best team in baseball. Fresh off a 96-win campaign — a season in which Nats hurlers led the majors in ERA — Washington added former Cy Young winner Max Scherzer to front the rotation. … Continue reading →

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2015 MLB Preview: American League West

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Jason

This is another really interesting division. It’s top heavy with two good teams in the Angels and the Mariners. Thanks to Mike Trout’s MVP numbers, a resurgent Albert Pujols, and a lights out bullpen, the Angels cruised to an MLB-best … Continue reading →

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2015 MLB Preview: American League Central

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Jason

We’ve already previewed the AL East. Now it’s time for the Central Division: AL Central This is the deepest division in baseball. Detroit has been the gold standard in the Central for years and no doubt they’ll be gunning for … Continue reading →

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2015 MLB Preview: American League East

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Jason

Time for my annual preview of the upcoming MLB season. I’ll just say right off the bat that there are a few teams that I really like in the American League. In fact, I could see three new division winners … Continue reading →

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2015 Hall of Fame Balloting

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Jason

Tomorrow the National Baseball Hall of Fame will announce its newest inductees. There are several intriguing first-timers on the ballot, including Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz, and Randy Johnson. Hall voting is always something I follow closely, so I’ll be greatly … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2014

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Jason

Time for my annual list of the best books I’ve read this year. Every year I set a goal for myself to read 52 books – one per week. After years of coming close, I finally hit the mark back … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: October 9

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Jason

As of this writing, the Royals are leading the O’s 5-1 in the fifth of Game 1 of the ALCS. I’ve said it already, but it’s really refreshing to see these young, hungry clubs vying for the AL pennant. Tonight … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: October 8

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Jason

After a thrilling LDS round of play, the League Championship Series are set to begin this weekend. I know baseball takes its lumps these days for several issues: pace of game, length of season, the residual disenchantment with the steroid … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: October 3

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jason

The Dodgers and Giants have dominated the NL West this season. For a period of time, the Giants had the best record in the game. Since mid-summer, the Giants have only been a couple of games above .500. But they … Continue reading →

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