The Houston Astros are just so damn good

Just when you thought you were finally rid of the Houston Astros…they find themselves one win away from yet another American League pennant. That’s right, the Astros, a team that is playing in its seventh-straight American Championship Series, is now poised to punch its ticket to the World Series for the fifth time since 2017… read more

The Quest for Elite Pitching is Paying Off for the Rangers in October

In the history of baseball, one sentiment has stood the test of time; pitching wins championships. One of the notable storylines from last offseason was the Texas Rangers’ quest to improve their pitching staff. It was incredible to see how many moves the team made to stockpile starting pitching and building a contending core that… read more

MLB’s new playoff format is just fine the way it is

The ALCS and NLCS are set. The defending World Series Champion Astros will take on the Rangers in the American League Championship Series, while the defending National League Champion Phillies will battle the Diamondbacks in the National League Championship Series. It seems like a pretty strong final four to me, especially since there is a… read more

What Can Be Done to Adjust MLB Playoffs?

The playoffs are a breeding ground for the absurdity and chaos that comes from the game of baseball. After grinding out 162 games, with some teams winning over 100 games, a season can be over in the blink of an eye after they get swept in a series. The 2023 playoffs have already been a… read more

MLB’s wildcard round is almost as fun as the NCAA tournament

Major League Baseball’s wildcard round came and went so fast last week, that you could barely keep up with it. But I tried, boy did I try. I couldn’t watch all of the games, but there were four of them on Tuesday and another four on Wednesday. There were games on during the day. There… read more

The Texas Rangers Could Really Use Cole Ragans Right About Now

The Texas Rangers recently lost Max Scherzer for the rest of the season to a torn teres major muscle, a major blow to their World Series hopes in the midst of a fierce battle that could land them either the AL West crown, a wild-card spot, or – just as easily – nothing at all…. read more

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