How does it feel when a team loses a pitcher to a sports betting scandal? Unfortunately for the Cleveland Guardians, it feels like déjà vu. Emmanuel Clase joined Luis Ortiz in the Major League Baseball penalty box on Monday in connection with a gambling-related investigation. The lack of Clase led directly to the Guardians’ 8-6… read more

The Detroit Tigers were able to snap a major losing streak on Sunday to avoid being swept by the first place Toronto Blue Jays. The team erupted for 7 runs in the bottom of the 8th after only only managing to reach base in one inning previous to that. The win comes large in part… read more

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the best teams not only in the American League, but in the entire MLB. As of writing this post, they currently sport a 63-43 record, sitting right behind the Milwaukee Brewers in terms of the league’s overall best record. With the Trade Deadline fast approaching, it would… read more

Just a few weeks ago, the Texas Rangers were the biggest question mark of the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline. Entering a nine-game homestand, the Rangers knew that their trade deadline fate likely hinged upon how they performed against the Tigers, A’s, and Braves. Texas passed the test with flying colors, putting up an 8-1 record… read more

In order to avoid the dustbin of baseball history, the Cleveland Guardians must sweep the hapless Colorado Rockies. After a 4-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, the Guardians are returning home tonight with this clear mission. Cleveland has a 52-53 record. A sweep would position them well for a wild-card run. Defeating… read more

Is it just me, or have the Oakland/Sacramento/Las Vegas Athletics become a joke of a franchise in recent years? From the run-down Coliseum where they spent SO MANY YEARS playing ball, to all of the drama that the owners have put fans through with their move to Las Vegas; the 1989 World Series Champions are… read more

The Colorado Rockies wrapped up their three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles with a whimper on Sunday afternoon, dropping the finale 5–1 at Camden Yards. A day after being shellacked 18–0 in one of the worst losses in franchise history, the Rockies were hoping for a spark. They got a flicker in the form of… read more

The Cleveland Guardians came to Kansas City as the quintessential .500 team. Not only do they have a .500 record overall, but they are even-steven at home and on the road. It gets better! It gets funnier! Look at these statistics that show the Guardians’ remarkable consistency (click here). So it’s no surprise that Cleveland… read more