There’s no question the Philadelphia Phillies have been the most surprising team in the National League. Statistical projections and several experts weren’t shy of penciling them as the worst team in baseball, and most outlets agreed they would be lucky to avoid 100 losses in 2016 after losing 89 and 99 games the two prior… Continue reading Can The Phillies Keep This Up?
Author: Juan Pablo Aravena
Why Is Cleveland Already Thinking About The NBA Finals?
No player or coach will ever admit it, but there’s no question the Cleveland Cavaliers are already thinking on who they’ll meet in the NBA Finals this June. It seems like a disrespectful statement considering Cleveland still needs to win three more games against the Toronto Raptors to reach the NBA Finals, but after they cruised their… Continue reading Why Is Cleveland Already Thinking About The NBA Finals?
Who Has the Edge in the UEFA Europa League Final?
90 minutes is all we have left in the UEFA Europa League and after 64 teams began the tournament on the group stage, only two squads remain alive in the quest to win Europe’s second biggest trophy. Sevilla (Spain) and Liverpool (England) will give their all to win the tournament, and it doesn’t get any better… Continue reading Who Has the Edge in the UEFA Europa League Final?
Max Scherzer Flirts With History, Strikes Out 20 in Magical Performance
The traditional numbers might not be as good as the ones he posted with the Detroit Tigers in the American League, but there are certain moments when Max Scherzer looks unhittable and appears to be the best pitcher in all of baseball. Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers it was one of those nights. Embed from… Continue reading Max Scherzer Flirts With History, Strikes Out 20 in Magical Performance
Three Things the San Antonio Spurs Need to Do to Defeat Oklahoma City Thunder
It’s safe to say that the San Antonio Spurs are in hole no one expected them to be in prior to the start of the playoffs. After cruising in their first round against the Memphis Grizzlies and winning Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder by more than 30 points, several experts were claiming them… Continue reading Three Things the San Antonio Spurs Need to Do to Defeat Oklahoma City Thunder
Giovani dos Santos stepping up for Los Angeles Galaxy
We could divide Giovani dos Santos’ tenure with Los Angeles Galaxy in two parts: one starting with his arrival and ending in March, and the second one from April through this weekend. The numbers would suggest we’re talking about two completely different players, but the reality is that he’s the same Gio, but in the… Continue reading Giovani dos Santos stepping up for Los Angeles Galaxy
Meet Aledmys Diaz, St. Louis Cardinals’ newest gem
The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the best teams in baseball when it comes to promoting relatively unknown players to MLB, and transforming them into future superstars or, at the very least, solid regular starters. Players like Kolten Wong and Stephen Piscotty are recent examples of that. None, however, has had the impact of… Continue reading Meet Aledmys Diaz, St. Louis Cardinals’ newest gem
What’s next for Los Angeles Clippers?
We could blame injuries, a lack of execution when it mattered the most, or simply the fact that the Portland Trail Blazers were the better team. But the final result will be the same: Los Angeles Clippers, once again, performed below expectations in the playoffs. This disturbing trend has been the norm in recent years… Continue reading What’s next for Los Angeles Clippers?
Analyzing USMNT’s 40-men preliminary roster for the Copa America Centenario
USMNT manager Jurgen Klinsmann announced on April 29th the preliminary 40-man roster for the upcoming Copa America Centenario to be held in the US later this year, and in classic Klinsmann form he’s delivered quite a few surprises for what should be an incredible competition. Embed from Getty Images The roster goes as follows: GOALKEEPERS… Continue reading Analyzing USMNT’s 40-men preliminary roster for the Copa America Centenario
Why the Chicago Cubs Are the Real Deal in 2016
The Chicago Cubs currently have the best record in all of baseball. With a 16-5 mark, they lead the NL Central by a relatively wide margin over the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, and they also are at the top of the overall standings thanks to timely hitting, great pitching, and a stellar… Continue reading Why the Chicago Cubs Are the Real Deal in 2016