Spotlight on the Texas Rangers For the Rangers, who were the most surprising team in the majors last year, 2016 is a boom or bust year. On one side, Texas has World Series potential, but their injury history could make that goal look silly by midseason. The return of ace Yu Darvish is the major … Continue reading 2016 AL West Preview
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2016 AL Central Preview
Spotlight on the Cleveland Indians Cleveland has mile-high potential. The rotation of Cy Young winner Corey Kluber and youngers Carlos Carrasco, Trevor Bauer, and Danny Salazar is the best in the American League and are backed up by a top-tier closer in Trevor Bauer. Scoring runs has been problematic. Second baseman Jason Kipnis and outfielder … Continue reading 2016 AL Central Preview
2016 AL East Preview
Spotlight on the Tampa Bay Rays Tampa can’t hit, but by the end of the season, they’ll look like last year’s Mets team. The rotation is young and deadly, with Cy Young finalist Chris Archer at the top. He’ll be supported by Drew Smyly, Alex Cobb, Jake Odorizzi, and Matt Moore, all promising but injury-prone … Continue reading 2016 AL East Preview
2015 Year in Review
When 2015 is over, sports fans will have experienced some of the greatest moments in history. Ohio State winning the inaugural College Football Playoff. Russell Wilson throwing an interception on the one-yard line in the Super Bowl, giving the Patriots the title. The Kentucky Wildcats watching their undefeated season end in the Final Four. The … Continue reading 2015 Year in Review
Offseason Report: D-Backs Attack
Major League Baseball is a league with many storied franchises and huge fan bases. The Arizona Diamondbacks aren't quite as storied or admired. Established in the 1990s, the D-Backs are in baseball's desert, usually staying off the radar while the big name teams like the Yankees, Dodgers, Giants, Cardinals, and Red Sox fill the headlines. … Continue reading Offseason Report: D-Backs Attack
Riker's Block 