The Arizona Diamondbacks entered July as one of the surprising upstarts of the season, leading a competitive division by two games. They sat with a 50-34 record and looked to be on track as a true competitor. Things went sideways as they went 8-16 in July, with three separate losing streaks of at least four […]
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The Cincinnati Reds are on the cusp of a breakthrough playoff run. It has been far from an easy path, but it’s been one of the most gripping teams to follow with their comeback wins and thrilling youngsters. Here are three players who have played their best baseball when the Reds needed them most. Nick
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On July 19, the Seattle Mariners had to cope with yet another loss. They lost 3-6 against the Minnesota Twins as the bullpen gave up some late runs. Seattle sat 10 games behind the division lead. With a 47-48 record, it seemed this team might not even be in the hunt for the Wild Card
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Every year, we get to see the brightest young stars make their mark on the game. With August in the rearview mirror and playoff baseball approaching fast, here are three underrated rookies who could significantly impact their team’s playoff push in the final few weeks. Three Underrated Rookies Impacting the Playoff Race Dominic Canzone, Seattle Mariners
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August is coming to a close. The playoffs are closer than it seems, and with the division still up for grabs, the Chicago Cubs took two out of three in a crucial series against the Milwaukee Brewers. It was a tight, low-scoring series that saw the Cubs inch ever closer to overtaking the Brewers in
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The Cincinnati Reds were on the wrong end of another game against a Wild Card rival Sunday night, dropping a 5-2 game to the Arizona Diamondbacks. There is still enough baseball for the Reds to build a comfortable margin for error in the Wild Card race, but recent inconsistencies have them falling from the division
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It seemed like it happened overnight, but suddenly the Milwaukee Brewers have a substantial lead in the National League Central. Courtesy of an eight-game win streak, the Brewers are finding their form at just the right time. The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are still close enough to keep the race interesting, so the Brewers
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Every series starts to feel like a must-win at this point in the season. But for the Cincinnati Reds, it felt like an incredible opportunity to reach the playoffs with such a young roster was slipping by. The Milwaukee Brewers had expanded their division lead just as the Chicago Cubs surged into the Wild Card
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Just how good are these Toronto Blue Jays? Oh, right, that’s why you’re here. A strange season for the Blue Jays has left them out of the headlines throughout the majority of the season, but with the playoffs drawing closer, it’s clear to see that they are a talented bunch. But they might only finish
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Every year, there comes a time when teams have to accept that the playoffs are not a reality. That comes earlier for some teams, but each team still has interesting storylines to follow. While they might miss out on the spotlight of the playoffs, there are plenty of players who have had notable seasons as
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