The Yankees just eliminated the Royals, three games to one, in the American League Divisional Series. Despite the Bronx Bombers coming into the series with the best record in the American League, and despite the Royals making the postseason as an 86-win wildcard team, the series was actually pretty intense and included four close matchups…. read more

Nothing is better than October for baseball fans and the 2024 playoffs have not disappointed thus far. From Dodgers and Padres beef to Mets and Phillies thrillers the NLDS’ have been full of fireworks. On the AL side, a pair of 1-1 series between the Tigers and Guardians, and the Yankees and Royals have the… read more

During the MLB offseason, I was on Twitter talking about the Pirates and their reputation as a small-market franchise that doesn’t know how to win and has an owner–Bob Nutting–with no real desire to try to win. I contended that, yes, it had been 45 years since Pittsburgh last appeared in and won a World… read more

After the Wild Card frenzy, the oath has become more clearer for teams. The division series is going to offer some of the best baseball, especially with the National League. However, the American League has some intriguing series and ones that could lead to upsets. If you are a New York Yankees fan, you have… read more

The Detroit Tigers kicked everything off by doing the inevitable and sweeping the Houston Astros. They were the first team to advance to the divisional series and there was more to come. Joining the party is the Kansas City Royals and also the San Diego Padres. Sweeps are not always fun, but there are things… read more

Much of the past decade was dominated on the mound by the likes of Clayton Kershaw, Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and others. 2024 has shown that time is coming to an end and the new crop of young superstar starters were on full display in Monday’s opening game of the Wild Card Round. The Royals,… read more

How fitting that the MLB playoffs kick off right on October 1st. The four-game Wild Card slate is filled to the brim with storylines, so let’s break down five to watch for on the 1st day of the postseason. #1 Welcome to the playoffs Tarik Skubal – Not many people had Tarik Skubal making a… read more

The 2024 MLB Playoffs begin on Tuesday afternoon with the AL Wild Card Round kicking off the action. The Detroit Tigers will travel to take on the Houston Astros in the first game of the three-day marathon to see who will advance to the Division Series. The Baltimore Orioles will also host three games, if… read more

It has been a historic season for Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr, one that doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. When the Royals superstar swiped second base in the first inning of the Royal’s 3-1 loss against the Tigers, he became the first shortstop in MLB history to have multiple 30/30… read more

Last season, the Kansas City Royals finished last in the AL Central once again with a 56-106 record. It was another lowly season for a KC team that has yet to make the playoffs since they won the World Series in 2015. Despite yet another tough year, there was hope, which was odd considering that… read more