When Theo Epstein became The Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations in October 2011, he knew that he had a chore ahead of him. Prior to joining The Cubs, Epstein was the general manager of The Boston Red Sox as he oversaw two World Series Championships which brought optimism to Cub fans. In Epstein's first [...]
Recently The New York Yankees brain trust of team owners Hank and Hal Steinbrenner along with general manager Brian Cashman have been attempting to cut the team's payroll. The Yankees payroll is finally under $200 million as they are attempting shell out less money to Major League Baseball for the luxury tax. The Yankees currently [...]
Over 20 years ago, then Milwaukee Brewers owner Allan "Bud" Selig took a job that most people weren't interested in; he became Major League Baseball's acting commissioner. Things got off to a rocky start for Selig as he faced backlash in 1993 when he decided to switch to a three-division format in both The National [...]
American League 1. Detroit Tigers2. Los Angeles Angels3. Baltimore Orioles4. Texas Rangers5. New York YankeesAmerican League Wild Card Game: New York vs. TexasLed by strong pitching from CC Sabathia and timely hitting from shortstop Derek Jeter, The Yankees will find a way to get a victory in Arlington while sending The Rangers home for the [...]
West W L GB X-Los Angeles 93 69 – Y-San Francisco 91 71 2 Arizona 83 79 10 San Diego 69 93 24 Colorado 69 93 24 There were plenty of moves made by The Los Angeles Dodgers last season, but it wasn't enough to reach the playoffs. The Dodgers enter this season with a [...]
Central W L GB X-St. Louis 90 72 – Y-Cincinnati 90 72 – Milwaukee 82 80 10 Pittsburgh 82 80 10 Chicago 58 104 34 The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the model franchises in Major League Baseball. Since 2000, St. Louis has only had one losing season while they have won two World [...]
NL West W L GB X-Washington 92 70 – Atlanta 90 72 2 Philadelphia 89 73 3 New York 79 83 13 Miami 61 101 31 Since relocating to Washington D.C. from Montreal, Canada in 2005, The Washington Nationals have been a work in progress as they have consistently been doormats in The National League [...]
AL West W L GB X-Los Angeles 92 70 – Y-Texas 88 74 4 Oakland 85 77 7 Seattle 72 90 22 Houston 54 108 38 Last season was a bit of a disappointment for The Los Angeles Angels. After the signing of first baseman Albert Pujols, The Angels were picked by many including yours [...]
AL Central W L GB X-Detroit 96 66 – Chicago 83 79 14 Cleveland 79 83 21 Minnesota 74 88 23 Kansas City 74 88 23 Last season it appeared as if The Detroit Tigers were going to waste the opportunity that was afforded to them. The Tigers play in The American League Central which [...]