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[ September 19, 2019 ] It’s time for MLB to change the playoff format in the name of entertainment MLB
[ September 18, 2019 ] Chicago Bears week 2 win raises more questions than answers at QB position Chicago Bears
[ September 17, 2019 ] A New York Era: Eli Manning has left the building New York Giants
[ September 17, 2019 ] Season not over for Pittsburgh Steelers after Roethlisberger injury NFL
[ September 17, 2019 ] Doug Marrone is the biggest obstacle in Gardner Minshew’s magical ascendance Houston Texans
[ September 17, 2019 ] Five issues the new Boston Red Sox general manager will need to solve Boston Red Sox
[ September 16, 2019 ] Mariano Rivera being the ‘greatest closer of all-time’ doesn’t do him justice MLB
[ September 16, 2019 ] Grinding win over Vikings shows Packers can go far this season Green Bay Packers
[ September 13, 2019 ] As victims of hype, Mayfield and Browns are shown to be human Cleveland Browns
[ September 13, 2019 ] Strong Packers defence looks to stop the Vikings’ efficient offence Green Bay Packers

San Francisco 49ers season preview: Shanahan should lead Niners to playoffs

August 11, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

Leaving this season preview on a positive note, a lot of older Niner fans will have the memories of Bill Walsh and Joe Montana lifting Lombardi's echoing around in their minds when looking at Shanahan and Garoppolo.

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 1

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.