The New York Yankees returned to prominence last season by winning the 2009 World Series. They beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games of a best out seven series to capture their 27th World Title in the storied history of this franchise. They will have their sights set on a repeat performance in 2010, but there are few teams in their own division that also have their eye on the prize. Boston … [Read more...]
2010 NL West Preview, Prediction, and Odds
MLB 2010 Previews and Predictions- NL West The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the NL West the past two seasons and have their sights set on a third consecutive title in 2010. There problem has been success in the postseason as two years in a row they have been eliminated by the Philadelphia in the League Championship Series. Last year they won the division by three games and finished with a … [Read more...]
2010 NL Central Preview, Prediction, and Odds
MLB 2010 Previews and Predictions- NL Central Over the past decade, St. Louis and Chicago have dominated the NL Central by winning the division nine times. The Cardinals have six titles and the Cubs have three. The only other team to win the Central in this time frame was the Houston Astros in 2001. This trend is most likely to continue in the new decade as both these teams are the clear cut … [Read more...]
2010 NL East Preview, Prediction, and Odds
MLB 2010 Previews and Predictions - National League East The Philadelphia Phillies have been the team to beat in the NL East, winning the division the past three seasons. In 2008 they won the World Series and last season they ended up with a record 93-69 and competed for a second straight championship, but lost to the New York Yankees is six games. Florida finished last season 87-75, a three … [Read more...]
Phiilies still waiting for outcome of ALCS
The Phillies will have to wait to see who they will face off against in the 2009 World Series, as the Angels recovered from a two run deficit to beat the Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 on Thursday in Anaheim. It’s was a comeback of epic proportions as the Angels put together a game-winning rally in the bottom of the seventh to extend the AL Championship Series to a sixth game tonight in New … [Read more...]
Angels try to stay alive in Game 5
One day after the Phillies eliminated the Dodgers from their World Series bid; the Angels will try to stay alive in Game 5 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees tonight. It’s do-or-die for Anaheim after a 10-1 shellacking in Game 4 on Tuesday, giving New York a 3-1 lead in the series. It was the second-worst postseason beating in Angels' history. They lost Game 5 of the 2002 World Series, … [Read more...]
Mathis’ walk off double lifts Angels over Yankees in Game 3
Jeff Mathis drove his second double of the game into left-center field pushing the winning run across the plate as the Angles beat the Yankees 5-4 in the bottom of the 11th on Monday at Angels Stadium. This was the second consecutive game that went into extra innings and this time the Angels got the big hits they needed to get the win, that prevented Anaheim from going into a 3-0 series … [Read more...]
Dodgers and Phillies NLCS Preview
The defending World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies launched a three-run ninth-inning comeback beating the Colorado Rockies 5-4 in Game 4 at Coors Field on Monday, moving them into the National League finals. The Phillies followed up their second-ever championship with their third consecutive NL East title, going 93-69 in the regular season and will return to the NLCS for the second … [Read more...]
Angels and Yankees ALCS Preview
The Angels shocked the Red Sox with a five-run rally in the final two innings of Game 3 of the ALDS on Sunday, sweeping Boston and moving on to face the New York Yankees in the best-of-seven American League championship series beginning on Friday. The Yankees (103-59) and Angels (97-65) finished the regular season with the top two records in the major leagues. New York swept Minnesota 3-0 in … [Read more...]
Dbacks vs Phillies Free Pick
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Phillies -160 at 5DIMES Hope everyone got in with Craig Trapp's 5 star R/L top play of week. 1-1 yesterday and 3-1 Craig's last 4 plays. Get in with a HUGE PLAY for CRAIG today. GUARANTEED EASY WINNER!! Philadelphia Phillies -160: TodayPhilly rolls out ace pitcher Cliff Lee as he tries to stay perfect with the new team. He will … [Read more...]