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MLB Power Rankings: Milwaukee’s Moving on Up

Loyal readers of the site (hi Mom and Dad!) know Tuesdays are when my bi-weekly power rankings.  Okay, they haven’t exactly been bi-weekly so far, but no one says I can’t start now.  Anyway, here’s my top ten, and you … Continue reading

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MLB Power Rankings: Phillies Back on Top

It’s been a busy few weeks since my last rankings.  The trade deadline came and went.  And last weekend saw four of baseball’s best (Yankees at Red Sox, Phillies at Giants) face each other.  So without any further ado here’s … Continue reading

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Central Divisions May Give Fans Exciting Baseball Down The Stretch

The baseball season has just entered August, and the season is entering the final stretch. Right now, every division but the NL East has a team leading by  3.5 games or less. But if you want to find the best … Continue reading

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Trade Deadline Winners & Losers

The trade deadline came and went yesterday with several interesting trades.  Players like Padres set-up man Mike Adams, Houston center fielder Michael Bourn and Mariners starter Erik Bedard have new homes.  And other stars were dealt in the days leading … Continue reading

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Top 5 Players who could be Dealt

Baseball’s trade deadline is rapidly approaching.  We’ve already seen players like Carlos Beltran, Hunter Pence and Ubaldo Jiminez sent packing.  So who else could be on the move before today’s 4 pm non-waiver deadline? Heath Bell.  The closer is in … Continue reading

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Instant Analysis: Pence to Phillies

“Philadelphia Freedom” has new meaning for Hunter Pence.  Last night Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman confirmed the 28 year old right fielder is moving from the last place Astros to the first place Phillies. Philadelphia’s offense has been mediocre this year … Continue reading

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MLB Power Rankings for July 18

It’s been a while since our last rankings, almost as long as last night’s marathon game in St Pete.  Without any further ado, here’s the top ten. The Red Sox(57-36, 1st AL East) won six straight heading into the all-star … Continue reading

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MLB Power Rankings for May 24

By Scott Jackson Feel free to get reacquainted with my last rankings.  All statistics and records are through Monday’s games. 1. The Indians (30-15, 1st AL Central).  Cleveland Rocks.  The team has the best record in the majors, and the … Continue reading

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MLB Power Rankings for May 4

By Scott Jackson We’re almost a fifth of the way into the season, so it’s time to rank baseball’s top ten teams through last night’s games. The Phillies (19-9, 1st NL East) easily take the top spot.  No real surprise … Continue reading

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