Speaking of the playoffs, we’re just thrilled that MLB is finally discussing going from eight teams making the postseason to 10, a change that could happen as soon as next year. It’s a long-needed move that will help generate much more interest in the game and is a fan-friendly decision. So kudos to MLB. And that’s not something you’ll hear me say very often.
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But the turnaround this season has been mindblowing as the D-Backs did the rare worst to first swing in the NL West, taking home the division crown with relative ease over last year’s World Series Champion San Francisco Giants. After back-to-back 90-loss seasons, the comeback kids won 94 games and wrapped up the NL West a couple of weeks ago — their first division title since 2007. And they just missed out on gaining home field advantage in the opening round.
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It’s that time of the year when we can look back at some of the gems that found their way onto our Fantasy teams through the waiver wire. When you look to the winners in league play, our American League All-Wire selections will be on many a team atop the leader board. Without further ado, let’s give those justly deserving winners their due accolades.
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When your team takes the field, different pitches are clearly mapped to each face button. Holding the button of your choice charges a meter while you aim with the left stick — when the meter hits its peak, release the button and the pitch is made. Hitting the meter’s peak successfully results in an accurate fast pitch that’s hard to nail. If the batter hits the pitch, left trigger will swap control over to the fielder closest to the ball and “A” will make a jump or dive for air balls. Once the ball is snagged, the layout of the face buttons correspond to each base you want to throw to. Whether in the field or at bat, pressing right trigger activates a fast and powerful version of your pitches, swings, and field movement for a touch of over-the-top action.
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Gregg’s last save opportunity was on September 10, when he blew it and was tagged with the loss. For the rest of this season, Johnson should remain the lead closer.
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He threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday, and there’s a slim chance he could pitch out of the Braves’ bullpen in the playoffs. Medlen is still a long way from returning to the rotation, but the Braves don’t need help in that department right now anyways.
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Well, after a bad July (one homer, .681 OPS), a butt-ugly August (.149 BA), and a sluggish start this month, Young is finally turning it on. On Monday, he doubled, walked twice and scored twice, and over the past four games, he’s now gone 6-for-13 with six runs, four RBI, four doubles, four walks, a homer and a steal.
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