Posted by thesportsjunky on August 12, 2016 · Leave a Comment
This week was a strange one in the MLB as two players called it quits but both did so reluctantly as Alex Rodriguez and Prince Fielder had their careers ended rather than choosing to leave.
Posted by thesportsjunky on July 22, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The MLB is watching their image closely as they sent a memo out this week regarding the arguments that are becoming more prevalent throughout the league.
Posted by thesportsjunky on October 16, 2015 · Leave a Comment
The first round is over as the last four teams all play for the pennant and a chance to play for the World Series.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on April 3, 2015 · Leave a Comment
The American League West seemed to be headed towards being the most consistent division in the MLB but that has all fallen apart.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on May 24, 2014 · Leave a Comment
The Kansas City Royals have been looking to get back into the hunt in the MLB and a handful of young talent was the way they were trying to do just that. One of the main pieces to this rebuild was Mike Moustakas who looked to be a legitimate power hitter that could be the clean-up bat that all teams are looking for. That would not be the case though as Moustakas would struggle to get going when put on the major league squad.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on March 26, 2014 · Leave a Comment
The American League Central is a division that has been ruled by one team for years and that team has been the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers have been one of the most dominant teams in the MLB and have regularly been considered favourites to win the World Series. Thanks in large part to a great pitching staff the Tigers have ruled over the central for years. It is not all about the Tigers though as their time at the top has also been a lot about the lack of competition around them in their own division.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on March 24, 2014 · Leave a Comment
The American League West was much like its counterpart from the National League as there was a sense that it was falling behind the other divisions. When trying to earn a spot against the AL East it can be a difficult road as it essentially means that the division is the best bet to make the postseason. That can be said for every division but with only two Wild Card spots and the East consistently in the hunt for both other divisions make their division race much more important.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on October 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The World Series has always been a great series and in 2012 it was not different as another champion was crowned in the MLB. The series may not have been as good as last year or the year before that or basically most series.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on October 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The Postseason for the MLB is always a great and this year was no different with plenty of drama to follow. With comebacks and breakout players there have been great stories but many have also been followed by injuries and disappointment. Depending on your team you are elated at the results or dumbfounded. It is just another year in the MLB Postseason much like nay other and like any other year a trend has emerged.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on July 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment
This past week the MLB took a break to honour and display the best of the best in the league so far this year. The All-Star break is the unofficial halfway mark of the season, as the true halfway point is 81 games which is usually reached a week before the All-Star game. The game has become a staple in almost all leagues and in the MLB it is no different as they look to showcase the top players in the league.
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