Last Word On Baseball

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals will clash in a highly anticipated game at Citizens Bank Park. Both teams are looking to solidify their positions in the competitive National League East division. The Phillies currently sit in third place in the division with a record of 63-52, while the Nationals are fifth with a record of 50-65. With only a few months … [Read more...] about Phillies and Nationals Face Off in NL East Showdown

2015 was the year of the American League as an underdog. Their three division winners topped out at 95 wins, while the National League put forth three 90+ win teams. In fact, the St. Louis Cardinals reached the enviable 100-win plateau. Meanwhile, the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers cruised fairly easily to division titles of their own. In stark contrast, the American … [Read more...] about The 2015 MVP Race: A Re-Examination

The Chicago Cubs are pushing for the playoffs. The team has made a significant addition to their roster. In that move, the Cubs have acquired third baseman Jemier Candelario and cash consideration in a trade with the Washington Nationals. The #Cubs today acquired INF Jeimer Candelario and a cash consideration from the Washington Nationals for minor league LHP DJ Herz and minor … [Read more...] about Cubs Acquire Jeimer Candelario From Nationals