National League East

What To Expect In The 2015 NLCS

If Joe Maddon can get the Chicago Cubs, he will never have to buy around drink in the Windy City.

A Decade In The Making

In 2006, the New York Mets were the talk of the baseball world. The Mets went 97-65 which was the best record in the National League and they had a solid core of players that was led by shortstop Jose Reyes, third baseman David Wright, and outfielder Carlos Beltran that appeared ready to take the [...]

Talent Can’t Trump Heart And Hustle

Dating  back to their days as the Montreal Expos, the Washington Nationals have always been a Major League Baseball franchise that has wilted under pressure. The Expos became an MLB franchise in 1969 and in their first decade of existence, they were unable to secure a winning season. But that would change for the Expos [...]

A Bump In The Road

After six consecutive losing seasons and no trip to the postseason since 2006, there is finally some optimism surrounding the New York Mets this year. The Mets are currently in first place in the National League East with a record of 64-56. The Mets have a 3.5-game lead over the second place Washington Nationals who [...]

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An Embarrassment Of Pitches

The New York Mets have failed to reach the postseason since 2006 and they haven't had a winning record since 2008. The Mets bottomed out in 2009 when they lost 92 games and after winning 79 games last season, they appear to be climbing back into contention. This season the Mets are 52-50 and they [...]

The Clock Is Ticking For Amaro

Ruben Amaro Jr. The Philadelphia Phiilies are in the midst of an organizational shakeup. Ryne Sandberg surprised the Phillies last week when he resigned as the team's manager which left Philadelphia scrambling to name Pete Mackanin as their interim manager. This week it was announced that Andy MacPhail would succeed Pat Gillick as [...]