The Royals have lost 100 games for a third straight year and fourth time in five years. Yes, there are prospects on the way (Alex Gordon, Billy Butler, Justin Huber, Luke Hochevar) who are expected to help turn the franchise’s fortunes around. But things look grim. Even their hardcore fans, like RotoRob Royals’ correspondent Craig […]
Could September provide relief to what has been an extremely ugly show for Cubs’ fan this season? The National League’s worst team committed six errors on Tuesday night, fell behind 7-0, yet somehow pulled out a win. The club’s improbable 9-8 win over the Dodgers gave Chicago something it hasn’t had since the middle of
Misery in Cub Land Read Post »
The Indians’ bullpen has come full circle. Considered a main stumbling block to the club’s development in 2004, the bullpen was completely rebuilt last year — with tremendous results. This season, however, the Tribe pen has regressed, and is in even worse shape than it was in 2004, and that’s the main reason why Cleveland
Cleveland Bullpen: A Wasteland of Opportunity Read Post »
The Chicago White Sox are finding out that as hard as it was to break their extended World Series drought last season, the prospect of repeating can prove even more difficult. It’s not as if the Chisox have gone into the tank this year. In fact, in some respects — offensively at least — they
Repeating Ain’t Easy, is it? Read Post »
Baltimore began 2006 with such optimism. The club had a solid looking offense and the addition of pitching coach Leo Mazzone — considered the key genius behind all those great Braves’ pitching staffs over the years — was supposed to help whip the pitching into shape. It hasn’t happened. Last night was a perfect microcosm
Birds’ Bullpen is a Mess Read Post »
The Phils scuffled out of the gates before turning it on in May. But when the June swoon hit, the trade rumours were soon to follow. By early July, the club had fallen 6.5 back in the Wild Card race with a hell of a lot of teams between them and the lead.
Chase Is off for Utley but on for the Phils Read Post »
In recent years, during the Braves’ unprecedented run of success, many “experts” have predicted the demise of the club, but Atlanta always found a way to win. We have resisted such portents of doom, always suggesting until it happened, you had to give the benefit of the doubt to the Braves.
Do I Hear a Fat Lady in Atlanta? Read Post »
