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What The Orioles Could Learn From The Houston Astros
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a proposed plan the Baltimore Orioles could follow this offseason, with the assumed goal of contending for one more season before Manny Machado, Zach Britton, Adam Jones and Brad Brach hit free agency.But with the Houston Astros having...
Radical Realignment? Orioles Fans: Would You Be For Or Against?
Today on NBC Sports / Hardball Talk; Craig Calcaterra relayed a Tracy Ringolsby article from Baseball America which spoke about possible expansion and radical realignment within Major League Baseball. Per Calcaterra, "Ringolsby stated that there is a 'growing...
Why Orioles fans should watch the World Baseball Classic
5 reasons for Orioles fans to watch the World Baseball ClassicThe long slow drudgery of winter is coming to an end. We know this because balls are popping gloves and bats are swinging with the Baltimore Orioles down in Sarasota, Fla.But as we prepare eagerly for the...
My Hypothetical Hall of Fame Ballot
Three years ago I wrote about the Hall of Fame quagmire as well as included my hypothetical ballot. The primary issue the Hall faced at the time was a significant logjam of qualified candidates, 15 in my estimation that were deserving for the potential class of 2014....
World Series Preview
Tomorrow night is Game 1 of the 2016 World Series. The Chicago Cubs will travel to the Cleveland Indians in what could be an epic WS with immense historical implications. One team is going to end a very long streak of not titles. The Cubs haven’t won a WS since 1908...
“Odds & Ends”- World Series Odds
The second half is underway, so I thought I'd give a quick update on the current World Series odds as of July 18.(You can discuss this on the BSL Board here.)The Cubs and Giants are the clear favorites, both coming in at 7-2 odds. Is there something to the Giants...
The Playoff Picture in MLB
We’re fast approaching the MLB All-Star break, which means before we know it the season will be passing its midpoint. Rosters for the All-Star Game will be announced on July 5th, with the Home Run Derby on July 11 and the game itself on the 12th. And then it’s on to...
Ichiro & Quick AL East Takes As All-Star Break Nears
One of the more interesting stories 2.5 Months into this 2016 MLB Season has been the play of Miami Marlins OF Ichiro Suzuki.(You can discuss this on the BSL Board here.)Entering play Saturday, Ichiro is carrying a .354 batting average in 127 ab's. He has a .816 OPS,...