National League Central

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* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

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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Week 9 Review of the NFL

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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.

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NFC West

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1. San Francisco 49ers

Salary cap hell is approaching and this will likely be the last year with this current group to finally cash in and win a Super Bowl title.

2. Los Angeles Rams

With a healthy QB Matthew Stafford and a healthy WR Cooper Kupp, they could push for a top spot for the Wild Card and maybe the division should the Niners falter.

3. Seattle Seahawks

A new regime is taking shape at the coaching ranks. Can the new look defense match what the offense can produce on a weekly basis?

4. Arizona Cardinals

I don’t see Arizona giving up on QB Kyler Murray should he falter or get hurt again this season, but time is running out on his worth in the desert.

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2024 MLB All-Star Teams

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For the 94th year of the Midsummer Classic, baseball goes to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The last time the mid-summer classic was played in Arlington was in 1995. 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.

AVG – Batting Average

ERA – Earned Run Average

HR – Home Runs

RBI – Runs Batted In

SV – Saves

BAA – Batting Average Against

WHIP – Walks/Hits Per Innings Pitched

K – Strikeouts

Stats are accurate as of July 13th

* – asterisk indicates starter

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