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[ March 26, 2019 ] MLB Opening Day 2019: Ranking the starting pitching matchups MLB
[ March 26, 2019 ] San Francisco Giants set for difficult 2019, but Zaidi gives reason to be optimistic MLB
[ March 25, 2019 ] How much will a busy offseason improve the Cincinnati Reds? Cincinnati Reds
[ March 24, 2019 ] QUIZ: Can you name the 2018 World Series rosters? Quizzes
[ March 24, 2019 ] Decade-by-Decade – 1960s: Restructuring, pitching mastery, records broken Decade-by-Decade
[ March 24, 2019 ] NHL Roundup: Sharks clinch playoffs, Tampa Bay crowned champions NHL
[ March 23, 2019 ] Franchise Sports Talk Baseball: National League Central division preview Podcasts
[ March 23, 2019 ] Balanced roster should have the Nationals in contention for division title MLB
[ March 22, 2019 ] Rockies have everything to beat the Dodgers in the NL West Colorado Rockies
[ March 21, 2019 ] Don’t forget about the Atlanta Braves, despite low-risk offseason Atlanta Braves

San Francisco Giants set for difficult 2019, but Zaidi gives reason to be optimistic

March 26, 2019 Sam Cox 0

San Francisco Giants appointed Farhan Zaidi this offseason as they look to change their approach. A roster of players in decline makes a difficult 2019 probable.

How much will a busy offseason improve the Cincinnati Reds?

March 25, 2019 Steve Klein 0

Cincinnati Reds have been among the most active teams this winter, adding Yasiel Puig, Alex Wood, Matt Kemp and several others.

Balanced roster should have the Nationals in contention for division title

March 23, 2019 Steve Klein 0

A very solid lineup with some breakout potential, and a reliable pitching staff bolstered by some neat additions should see them in the hunt for division title right to the end of the season.

Rockies have everything to beat the Dodgers in the NL West

March 22, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Colorado Rockies dramatically won the wildcard game last season, but they were thoroughly outplayed by the Brewers in the Division Series.

Don’t forget about the Atlanta Braves, despite low-risk offseason

March 21, 2019 Sam Cox 1

Atlanta Braves have gone under the radar this offseason despite winning the division in 2018. With one of the league’s best farms still, Atlanta are ready to compete for the next five years and beyond.

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.

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.