Eye of the Tiger
The Tigers have an offense in Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder, and an ace in Justin Verlander. Max Scherzer is proving to be the perfect compliment to it all. By Ricky Guerra. Max Scherzer has been...
View ArticleSmall Ball Brantley
The Cleveland Indians are playing great baseball this season because a lot of guys are stepping up and performing at a higher level. One of those players is Michael Brantley who’s career is trending in...
View ArticleMay-isms: AL Central
After two months of baseball in the AL Central, we’ve seen a lot of what we expected. Here are the top five May story lines from the division. By Ricky Guerra. Ricky Guerra- 1. Nick Swisher’s play...
View ArticleThe Three Year Window
Miguel Cabrera is the best hitter in today’s game, okay, we knew that. But where does he fit in the context of baseball history? Soon, we’ll know that too. By Jesse Dougherty. Fresh off an MVP and...
View ArticleReport Cards: American League
Two months of the MLB season are in the books and it’s time for teams to start positioning themselves for September. Here are the grades for each National League team. By Steve Filocoma. The Yanks...
View ArticleBrett is Back
Even with a young lineup the Royals are struggling mightily this season. They have recently brought in Hall of Famer George Brett to turn it around. By Ricky Guerra. George Brett will go down as the...
View ArticleTeam to Watch: Kansas City Royals
After trading for James Shields in the off-season the Royals had high hopes for this year, but it’s taken a while for them to piece wins to together. Now they are starting to get hot and the AL Central...
View ArticleTake 10
People can make all of the predictions they want, but with so many factors leaning on success, baseball is a game full of surprises. By Michael Valente. Evan Gattis is one of the best stories of the...
View ArticleJust Not Enough
Gordon Beckham is off the disabled list and hitting the ball well. But as far as this season goes, it probably won’t be enough to save the struggling White Sox. By Ricky Guerra. After missing time...
View ArticleThe Hired Help
Some baseball players are just known for their service to others on the field. There are some who dominate, and others around to give a helping hand. By Jesse Dougherty. Chris Carter has the most...
View ArticleAll-Star Game Sleepers
The All-Star Game was created to honor the best players at the midway point of each MLB season. But every year some players go unrecognized and have to sit at home, while less deserving players enjoy...
View ArticleProtect the Plate
The Chicago White Sox pitching staff has had a lot of trouble keeping their opponents off the scoreboard. Currently sitting at the bottom of the AL Central, they need their starters to find to form...
View ArticleCloser for Hire
Jose Valverde was axed from the closer role for the second time in under a year, leaving the closer spot vacant in the Tigers’ bullpen. They have two guys who are capable of stepping up, but if neither...
View ArticleTo The Max
Starting the season 13-0 is a feat few have accomplished, and few expected from Max Scherzer. But staying undefeated this long isn just about skill, it involves some luck along the way. By Jake...
View ArticleThe Right Choice
The MLB All-Star game rosters are set, but one spot on each team still needs to be filled. The final ballot is out and there is a lot of talent fighting for the last two roster spots for the game at...
View ArticleAL Central: Stock Up, Stock Down
This season, the AL Central race has been entertaining as always. Here’s a look in to who’s been performing, and who hasn’t. By Sam Schwartz. Mark Reynolds has struggled mightily for the Tribe as of...
View ArticleDown and Out
After pulling off an offseason blockbuster, the Royals have had a slow season. Even with James Shield anchoring an impressive staff, it’s not pretty in Kansas City. By Teddy Chassin. After being...
View ArticleAL Central: What’s Ahead
Another turbulent year in the AL Central will result in another turbulent traded deadline. Here is what is expected from each team as July 31st draws closer. By James Newman. Asdrubal Cabrera could be...
View ArticleCentral Stars
Before teams from the AL Central make their playoff pushes, we look back at how the division was represented in the All-Star game. By James Newman. Tigers’ Max Scherzer started for the AL in Tuesday...
View ArticleTigers vs. Indians
With the dog days of the MLB season coming, the AL Central race is in full force. All signs say that it will, once again, come down the Tigers and Indians. By James Newman. Jason Kipnis has been great...
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