Tag Archives: MLB

2024 MLB Playoff Picks: Divisional Round

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Jason

After one round, Sunny is looking good, especially with those Royals and Tigers picks. Sunny: 3-1 Jason: 2-2 Joshua: 1-3 Round two features some major star power: Shohei (the NL MVP), Aaron Judge (the AL MVP), Tarik Skubal (the AL … Continue reading →

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2022 MLB Review: September

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Jason

This has really been a fun MLB season, although I haven’t taken the time to write much about it. A few weeks ago, it was looking like there were about four primary contenders: the Dodgers and Mets in the National … Continue reading →

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2019 MLB Hall of Fame Vote

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Jason

The National Baseball Hall of Fame will welcome a few more members into its ranks today. With the announcement set for a few hours from now, here is my analysis of this year’s crop of candidates. The Shoo-ins With half … Continue reading →

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My Hall of Fame Ballot: 2018 Edition

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Jason

I don’t have a Hall of Fame vote. I should, but that’s another story. If I did have a Hall of Fame vote, here’s what my ballot would look like: Vladimir Guerrero. Let’s start with last year’s most egregious oversight: Guerrero is unquestionably a … Continue reading →

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2016 All-Star Ballot

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Jason

Here’s my ballot for the 2016 MLB All-Star Game. I always try to vote objectively, only casting my ballot for the players I consider to be the most deserving at each position. This was especially hard in the National League, … Continue reading →

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2016 Hall of Fame Balloting

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Jason

Note: I originally wrote this note to be posted earlier, but never got around to it. By now, the HOF results have already been announced, with Griffey and Piazza being voted in.   In just a few hours, the BBWAA … Continue reading →

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2015 MLB Review

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Jason

Looking back over the 2015 season, it seems odd now that so many prognosticators were high on teams that have been basically non-factors the whole year. After adding Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval to an already potent lineup, veryone thought … 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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Family Road Trip 2014 Day 2

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Jason

Today we made the drive from St. Louis to Kansas City to make our first visit to Kauffman Stadium. One member of our family was fighting an upset stomach this morning, so we got a later jump than we hoped. … Continue reading →

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2012 MLB Year In Review, Part 1

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Jason

Well, another MLB regular season is in the books. I’m stoked about the playoffs this year; there’s the potential for some really great matchups. I do have to admit that I’m NOT digging new two wild card format. While I … Continue reading →

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