Mid-Season Report
We have arrived at the halfway point (sort of thanks to a 17-game schedule) of the NFL season. Here’s a brief rundown of who are contenders, outsiders and are planning for next season.
Continue reading1. Los Angeles Rams
The defense is playing at an elite level and if QB Matthew Stafford stays healthy they could be a force in the NFC.
2. San Francisco 49ers
If RB Christian McCaffrey is back to what he was for the 2023 season, they will be in contention for another Super Bowl.
3. Seattle Seahawks
Which version of QB Sam Darnold will they get? The one who lived up to his billing as a potential MVP candidate for parts of last season for Minnesota. Or the one who faltered in the last two games he played for them.
4. Arizona Cardinals
This will likely be the last hurrah for QB Kyler Murray in the desert if Arizona doesn’t make a significant playoff run this season.
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For the 95th year of the Midsummer Classic, baseball goes to Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The last time the mid-summer classic was played in Atlanta was in 2000. The All-Star game should have been played in Atlanta during the 2021 season, but commissioner Rob Manfred decided to score political points and moved it Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Now every year there is always a lot of discussion and some of it a little dated about how the teams are put together. No system will ever be perfect. Fans don’t always get it right and managers won’t either, nor the commissioner’s office. The fact that the players are able to vote for participants was a great choice and they know who is deserving. Regardless of who should or shouldn’t be in the game lets just accept that the best players will always be involved one way or another. Here are my all-stars keeping with the rules that every team be represented and a total of 32 players for each league.
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1. Milwaukee Brewers
They have a unique lineup that is very top heavy with a solid pitching staff. Jackson Chourio is the real deal for them.
2. Chicago Cubs
This is a crucial season that will determine whether they ascend to contention or fall flat into the cellar. Having acquired Kyle Tucker and keeping him in Chicago is crucial to keep them as contenders.
3. Cincinnati Reds
Bringing in Terry Francona as the manager only means one thing; they want to win and that’s the only reason why he took the job.
4. St. Louis Cardinals
It’s going to be some uncharted territory for this franchise. It will also be interesting to see where Nolan Arenado eventually ends up.
5. Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Skenes is the only reason to watch this team.
Player to Watch: P Paul Skenes – Pittsburgh Pirates
Best Acquisition: OF Kyle Tucker – Chicago Cubs
New Kid on the Block: P Bubba Chandler – Pittsburgh Pirates
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