That isn’t a photoshopped moment of Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. That is the beginning of the April 29, 2015 game between the Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles. Not a single fan was allowed into the ballpark to witness the game. The game was broadcasted, but it truly was a weird broadcast for a major league game. Continue reading
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1. Boston Red Sox
They have a nice blend of veterans and young talent, but they need better pitching.
2. Toronto Blue Jays
Their rotation is coming along with an even better lineup this year.
3. Baltimore Orioles
Injury concerns and a dormant offseason could hurt this up and coming group.
4. New York Yankees
The void left by Derek Jeter’s retirement will be noticeable from Opening Day.
5. Tampa Bay Rays
A new front office and manager, but they’ll try to win under the same philosophy. Continue reading
San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Not at all surprising that the Giants and Cardinals are back in the Championship Series. They’ve had a lot of success in recent years and that starts at the top with their personnel decisions and who they’ve had in the dugout. Continue reading
Now in its 85th year the Midsummer Classic is appearing at the Minnesota Twins new ballpark Target Field. Now every year there is always a lot of discussion and some 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. 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 34 players for each league. Continue reading
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