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.
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2013 NL Central Preview
The NL Central is home to some very potent teams in 2013, including the Cardinals, Brewers and of course the Reds. Get the latest 2013 NL Central predictions from the sports bloggers who know the teams best. Find out where your favorite National League team is projected to finish in their division.
When the Numbers Lie
The 2011 World Series is a matchup of two of the league’s best offenses. So where have all the runs gone?
2011 World Series Predictions
Follow along as we break down the 2011 World Series and predict our winner. Will it be the Cardinals or the Rangers winning the 2011 World Series once the playoffs are over?
Major League Baseball’s Biggest Inter-Division Rivalries
We have compiled a list of baseball’s biggest rivalries and some key facts about each so that when push comes to shove, you can take a side and defend it to the death.
2011 National League Central Preview
The Reds were the surprise of the division last year, but it is tough to say whether they can repeat as 2011 NL Central Champs. The Cardinals are always going to contend for the title, and the Cubs should be able to bounce back from a down year to contend in 2011.
Where National League Teams Hold Spring Training – Grapefruit League Edition
This is the last in a four part series, covering both AL & NL teams that hold Spring Training in the Cactus League (Arizona) and the Grapefruit League (Florida).
Find your favorite team, slap on the sunscreen, and get ready to enjoy some Spring Training Baseball.
NFC West – 2010 NFL Season Preview
This division was pathetic last season, but we aren’t here to talk too much about 2009. The Cardinals won the division last year, and look to be the front runners for taking the title in 2010 as well. The 49ers will probably be able to provide the most competition of any other team in this division, but again, top to bottom this is the worst division in the NFL. Let’s continue looking deeper to find out if there is a silver lining anywhere in this great cloud of the NFC West.