MLB 2011 Previews and Predictions- AL West The Texas Rangers ended Los Angeles’ string of three consecutive AL West titles with a 90-72 record in 2011. They took out Tampa in five games in the ALDS and shocked New York by ousting the Yankees in six games in the ALCS. The Rangers bid for a world title fell short as they lost to San Francisco in five games in the World Series. Oakland improved … [Read more...]
2011 NL West Preview, Predictions & Odds
MLB 2011 Preview & Predictions - NL West It took until late in the season, but the San Francisco Giants worked their way to the top of the NL West with a 92-70 record and a two-game lead over San Diego. The Giants’ run was just getting started and did not stop until they brought home a World Series Title with series wins over Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Texas along the way. The Padres’ … [Read more...]
2011 NL Central Preview, Predictions & Odds
MLB 2011 Preview & Predictions- NL Central The dominance of the NL Central by St. Louis and Chicago over the past decade or so came to an end in 2010 when the Cincinnati Reds vaulted to the top of the division with a record of 91-71. Unfortunately that was as far as they got after getting swept by Philadelphia 3-0 in the NLDS. St. Louis wound up in second place, five games back with a … [Read more...]
2011 NL East Preview, Predictions & Odds
MLB 2011 Previews and Predictions- NL East Philadelphia posted the best record in the Major Leagues last season at 97-65 on its way to winning the NL East by six games. It was the Phillies fourth-straight NL East title but they failed to make it back to the World Series for the third straight year with a loss to San Francisco in the NLCS in six games. Atlanta actually led the East for a good … [Read more...]
2011 AL Central Preview, Predictions & Odds
MLB 2011 Previews and Predictions - AL Central The Minnesota Twins came away with the AL Central title last season with a record of 94-68, but that was as far as they got after getting swept by New York 3-0 in the ALDS. Chicago came in second with a record of 88-74; six games in back of the Twins. Detroit’s first half run fizzled after the All-Star break as the Tigers finished third at 81-81. … [Read more...]
2011 AL East Preview, Predictions & Odds
MLB 2011 Previews and Predictions - AL East Last season Tampa Bay edged out New York for first-place in the East by one game. The Rays finished with the most regular season wins in the American League (96) but bowed out of the postseason early; losing to Texas in five games in the ALDS. The Yankees fared somewhat better by advancing to the ALCS, but it to fell to Rangers in six games. Boston … [Read more...]
MLB American Power Rankings – May 3, 2010
The 2010 Major League Baseball regular season is underway and after the first month of action some teams are beginning to make a statement while some others are off to a much slower start than expected. All 14 American League teams have a dream of making it all the way to this year’s World Series, but in reality there are only a handful of teams that actually have a chance. Here is a look at my … [Read more...]
MLB National Power Rankings – May 3, 2010
The 2010 Major League Baseball regular season is underway and after the first month of action some teams have already made a statement while some others are off to a much slower start than expected. Every National League team has a dream of making it all the way to this year’s World Series, but in reality there are only a handful of teams that actually have a chance. Here is a look at my top four … [Read more...]
MLB American Power Rankings – April 26, 2010
The 2010 Major League Baseball regular season is underway and after three weeks of action some teams are beginning to make a statement while some others are off to a much slower start than expected. All 14 American League teams have a dream of making it all the way to this year’s World Series, but in reality there are only a handful of teams that actually have a chance. Here is a look at my top … [Read more...]
MLB National Power Rankings – April 26, 2010
The 2010 Major League Baseball regular season is underway and after three weeks of action some teams have already made a statement while some others are off to a much slower start than expected. Every National League team has a dream of making it all the way to this year’s World Series, but in reality there are only a handful of teams that actually have a chance. Here is a look at my top four … [Read more...]