The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates were playing a meaningless baseball game last night, with the Cubs already clinching the best record in the NL and the Pirates eliminated from post-season contention. But that didn’t stop Clint Hurdle from referencing an obscure baseball rule
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Chicago Cubs Clinch the NL Central
When a late rally against the Milwaukee Brewers fell short, resulting in a 5-4 loss; the Cubs clubhouse turned their eyes to the Cardinals, who were visiting the San Francisco Giants for a four game series. They didn’t have to wait long as the Giants disposed of the Cardinals, securing the NL Central for the Cubs.
MLB Suspends Padres GM A.J. Preller for 30 Days
In one of the bigger shocks of the day, Major League Baseball has suspended San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller for 30 days without pay. Ken Rosenthal reported that it might be related to the trade Preller made with the Boston Red Sox involving pitcher Drew Pomeranz.
6 Things To Watch For In Tomorrow’s Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals ALCS Game
We cover six things to keep an eye on during the ALCS Game 6 between the Kansas City Royals and the Toronto Blue Jays
Don Mattingly Out as Dodgers’ Manager
In what is being described as a mutual agreement between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Don Mattingly, the two will part ways, following another lackluster post-season run.
Observations from Wednesday’s MLB LCS Games
Quick recaps of all the LCS games from Wednesday including notes from the New York Mets NLCS sweep of the Chicago Cubs.
Notes & Observations from Tuesday’s MLB LCS Games
A couple of pivotal games in the ALCS and NLCS, and we have some quick recaps for you.
Cubs Advance to NLCS with Raw Power
The Chicago Cubs literally powered their way to the NLCS, homering 10 times in the four game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The record for most home runs in a divisional series is 10, put up by the Seattle Mariners in 1995, the New York Yankees in 1995, and the Houston Astros in 2004. And it wasn’t just one or two guys doing it for the Cubs. A total of seven different players homered during the series.
Why the Wild Card Round is Good for Baseball
In sports, there is nothing more exciting than an elimination game, and it’s why we, as fans, gravitate towards every single game 7, March Madness tournament, and Super Bowl. Fans expect teams to play their best with their backs against the wall – and most of the time they do.
Greinke makes strong return, Dodgers win
The last-place Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Wednesday night for their fourth win in five games.