Continuing my 2 part series on major league baseball midseason awards and turning my attention to the National League. You can read part 1 here. The National League has what I believe to be some candidates that are a lock, and I will not have any disagreement (or not much). You can’t look at some… read more

You can learn a lot about a person when you ask them what rules they used when playing home run derby as a kid. But in MLB, the Derby is back again this year — with a new format, again.

Mason Miller has quickly become one of the most attractive trade targets in Major League Baseball. The 6-foot-5 right-hander possesses a fastball that tops 100mph and a wipeout breaking pitch that has led to 60 strikeouts in 34.2 innings. Miller has saved 14 games for the Oakland A’s and is arguably the best closer in… read more

The Philadelphia Phillies came into 2024 red hot and have not slowed down as the calendar turned to June. The Phillies are currently 46-20 and hold a 10-game lead in the NL East. They have the best record in the National League and are considered contenders to return to the NLCS and beyond. This is… read more

The 2024 MLB season is heading into June and that means teams are solidifying themselves for the rest of the year. Now only teams, but players alike are finding their groove at this point of the year. In the National League, there are many options for the MVP award, with one players standing out above… read more

Coming into the 2024 season, the NL East was expected to be a two-team race. The Atlanta Braves were expected to have an edge with the Philadelphia Phillies fighting for a title but well in the hunt for a Wild Card. Over the first six weeks of the season, it is clear that the Phillies… read more

The Philadelphia Phillies have built a team that is made for the postseason. We have seen that over the last two years. This season, that success could take off in the regular season. 2023 SEASON IN-REVIEW Record: 90-72, 2nd in NL East Postseason: Win vs. Miami Marlins (2-0) in Wild Card round, Win vs. Atlanta Braves (3-1) in… read more

The new year is finally upon us! 2023 turned out to be a wild year and the MLB season didn’t quite pan out how anyone expected. The offseason is still in full swing with plenty of free agents to sign and trades to make and pitchers and catchers report for spring training in over a… read more

Chase Utley, the former second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies, enters his first year of eligibility for Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame. Known for his exceptional combination of offensive and defensive skills, Utley played a crucial role in the Phillies’ success during their mid-2000s glory years. As the debate over his Hall of Fame… read more

The National League East features two of the best teams in baseball the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves make savvy trades and have big talent in the system while the Phillies have opened the checkbook to bring in solid talent. Then you have the New York Mets who should be great on… read more