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[ March 19, 2019 ] Who is the San Antonio Spurs’ best player? NBA
[ March 19, 2019 ] Los Angeles Dodgers set for another run to the World Series Los Angeles Dodgers
[ March 19, 2019 ] Baseball needs Angels to be competitive after Trout contract extension Los Angeles Angels
[ March 17, 2019 ] Well-constructed roster puts Brewers in playoff contention again Milwaukee Brewers
[ March 17, 2019 ] Pre-season expectations are too high for Philadelphia Phillies MLB
[ March 16, 2019 ] St. Louis Cardinals are a dark horse in the National League MLB
[ March 16, 2019 ] Franchise Sports Talk Baseball: National League West division preview Podcasts
[ March 16, 2019 ] Offseason has made Mets interesting again, playoff run is possible MLB
[ March 15, 2019 ] San Diego Padres will be good, maybe very good, in 2019 MLB
[ March 14, 2019 ] NHL Roundup: Lightning secure playoff spot, Malkin 1000th point NHL

Los Angeles Dodgers set for another run to the World Series

March 19, 2019 Steve Klein 0

The Dodgers represented the National League in the World Series in 2017 and 2018. Losses to the Astros and Red Sox were painful for Dave Roberts and co., but they are many people’s favourite to feature in the Fall Classic once again.

Baseball needs Angels to be competitive after Trout contract extension

March 19, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Los Angeles Angels centre fielder Mike Trout has agreed to a new 12-year, $430 million contract to stay in California, per Jeff Passan.

Well-constructed roster puts Brewers in playoff contention again

March 17, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Milwaukee Brewers were one victory from the World Series in 2018. They will be confident of returning to the playoffs this year.

Pre-season expectations are too high for Philadelphia Phillies

March 17, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Philadelphia Phillies started brightly in 2018, but faded to finish below .500. Bryce Harper's signing and a busy offseason has increased expectations.

St. Louis Cardinals are a dark horse in the National League

March 16, 2019 Sam Cox 0

St. Louis Cardinals have been over .500 in each of the last 11 seasons. The streak is set to continue in 2019 after Paul Goldschmidt's arrival.

Offseason has made Mets interesting again, playoff run is possible

March 16, 2019 Sam Cox 0

New York Mets were one of MLB's busiest teams this offseason, adding several big names through trade and free agency.

San Diego Padres will be good, maybe very good, in 2019

March 15, 2019 Sam Cox 0

San Diego Padres have not made the playoffs since 2006. Having signed Manny Machado this winter, optimism is growing in south California.

It’s not all doom and gloom for the 2019 Chicago Cubs

March 14, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Chicago Cubs are among the favourites to win MLB's National League Central in 2019 despite an uneventful offseason leaving them with a similar roster.

Pirates missed an opportunity to become a contender this summer

March 13, 2019 Sam Cox 1

Pittsburgh Pirates were set up to spend big this offseason. It's been a quiet winter, though, and competing in the National League Central is unlikely.

Despite losing key players, .500 mark is within reach for Diamondbacks

March 12, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Arizona Diamondbacks are adamant they are not rebuilding, though their roster is significantly weaker in 2019 than it was in 2018.