As the halfway mark of the 2023 MLB season drifts away in the rearview mirror, there is a growing sense of unease in Baltimore. The plucky young Orioles have been one of the most entertaining stories of the first half, competing against far better resourced powerhouses in the stacked AL East. A little over a … Read moreTime for a truth bomb about the Orioles
A little under four weeks ago, I looked ahead at the Baltimore Orioles’ schedule throughout April into early May and liked what I saw. The team was 4-5 after an inconsistent start to the season, coming off two losses against the American League East favorites, the New York Yankees. The plucky young Orioles, who surprised … Read moreA frank assessment of the Baltimore Orioles through 31 games
Have I mentioned how good it is to have baseball back? Three weeks into the new season and despite all of the tinkering Commissioner Rob Manfred continues to do, I’m really enjoying what I’ve seen so far. Sure, the pitch clock sucks ass and games are finishing far too quickly for my liking, but I’m … Read more30 words to describe 30 teams, 3 weeks in
Hasn’t it been refreshing to see baseball dominating the headlines on Twitter again this week? When baseball is stealing the headlines, it means we are all reading less political bullshit, less about Elon Musk, and less about the increasing number of horror stories transpiring around the globe. Anyway, I digress. Among other big MLB headlines … Read moreThe Yankees get Judge, but No. 28 remains distant
One of the most fascinating and feel-good stories of the 2022 season has been the unexpected return to significance of the Baltimore Orioles – a young team defying the odds and creating some serious hype in a city that was losing hope in their beloved baseball team. Heading into the season with a PECOTA projection … Read moreOrioles Magic Returns – Rutschman The Catalyst
In the blink of an eye, the 2022 MLB season has raced its way through six weeks of action, long enough to determine what is and isn’t a trend – be it encouraging or concerning. Here are five early talking points of the 2022 season… The Yankees Are Hot… No, They’re Fucking Scorching! Make no … Read moreFive Early Talking Points of the 2022 Season
As a passionate sports fan who often participates in Fantasy Sport competitions, I’m always on the lookout for new opportunities to combine my love of sports and quest for deeper analytical engagement. Like many sports fans around the globe though, the challenge is finding a platform amongst a saturated market which is fun, reliable and … Read moreSportsBattle – The Exciting New Fantasy Sports App
Emerging from a challenging winter of extreme weather events, an ongoing global pandemic, and political divide, baseball fans across the United States can finally look forward to Spring Training games commencing this weekend. Various National League teams in particular have bolstered their rosters in recent months, and two of those teams have been the San … Read moreComparing the Dodgers’ and Padres’ Rosters
Astros @ Athletics Just when your thought the 2017 Astros Cheating Saga couldn’t deliver more entertainment, the Astros go and upset the Twins to book a bout with former Astro turned MLB snitch Mike Fiers and his Athletics… oh, and it’s being played at Dodgers Stadium. Incredible. The Astros had a very mediocre regular season … Read moreRivalries Galore in Huge Division Series Battles
The pain kept coming for Phillies fans on Thursday night, long after their team had crashed to an embarrassing three-game series sweep at home against the unheralded Baltimore Orioles. The series was nothing short of a disaster for the Phillies, who many expect to compete for one of 16 playoff berths up for grabs in … Read moreBirdland Bodies Phillies In Brutal Meme Barrage