3 Out Of 4 Go 5

3 Out Of 4 Go 5

The drama is at a fever pitch as the National League and American League Divisional Series come to a close.  The only team to not allow their series to go to a deciding fifth game was the Cubs.  Since they’ve been waiting since Wrigley Field opened to clinch a series at home, we’ll let that… Continue reading 3 Out Of 4 Go 5

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The Unofficial MLB Awards Banquet

The regular season is gone and the playoffs are in full swing.  Before these eight teams duke it out for the league’s primary piece of hardware, the World Series trophy, let’s give out some individual accolades to the greatest seasons put forth by the best from each league.  We’ll cover the following categories for both… Continue reading The Unofficial MLB Awards Banquet

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Prepare For The Best Pitched Series You’ve Ever Seen

The Major League Baseball playoffs are raring to go with the Wild Card games in each league being played over the next two days.  Thursday sees the beginning of the American League Divisional Series.  On Friday, the NLDS kicks off with the NL Central’s Cardinals and the winner of tomorrow’s Wild Card game between one… Continue reading Prepare For The Best Pitched Series You’ve Ever Seen

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Philbin Firing A Long Time Coming

The Miami Dolphins cut ties with head coach Joe Philbin Monday less than a year after extending his contract through next season.  Philbin’s Dolphins have been an underwhelming bunch to say the least, winning just one of four games.  A tremendous Jarvis Landry punt return is the only thing that kept that win total from… Continue reading Philbin Firing A Long Time Coming

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Why Don’t Teams Copy The Pats?

New England Patriots at Washington Redskins 08/28/09

Professional sports is a very “monkey see, monkey do” type of industry.  Organizations always are trying to hop on the latest fashionable trend throughout their sport.  It will either become the norm, a la the shift in Major League Baseball, or fall by the wayside like the dubious Wildcat offense in the NFL.  The saying… Continue reading Why Don’t Teams Copy The Pats?

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The Revival of Jake Arrieta

Jake Arrieta won his 20th game last night with a masterful 3 hit, 11 strikeout, complete game shutout of the Milwaukee Brewers.  The records he has accumulated this season, especially for his post-All Star Break work, have been numerous.  Last night’s gem gave him 18 consecutive quality starts, a modern era (post-1914) Cubs record.  His… Continue reading The Revival of Jake Arrieta

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