Early contenders in the MLB MVP races

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Looking across the statistical leaders across Major League Baseball at the 50-game mark, there’s a fair share of usual suspects, some players that are emerging into stars and some players whose level of production seemingly came out of nowhere. It’s still early, but there are some players that have proved enough to be in the [...]

Rick Porcello had one of the worst starts in baseball history on Saturday

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Rick Porcello made history on Saturday, but not the kind he’ll want to be remembered for. The Detroit Tigers right-hander logged one of the worst starts in Major League Baseball history in a 10-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Tigers, Leyland Dodge Major Bullet in Game 1 of ALCS

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Despite Jose Valverde’ meltdown and Raul Ibanez’s heroics, Detroit still wins Game 1 of the ALCS. How should Jim Leyland go about things moving forward?

2012 MLB Win-Loss Predictions Revisited

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Kurt compares the final win totals for 2012 MLB regular season to his predictions from March. How many did he get right?

MLB’s Parity Amazes … And Other Random Musings and Tidbits

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A few nights ago it was so warm I couldn’t sleep, so my mind drifted to Octobers past. I came up with these nuggets, which I believe are all factual with seven weeks to play in another splendid MLB season.

Top 3 Early-Week MLB Series to Watch: 8/6 – 8/9

The Yankees have been able to overcome injuries to many key players like Andy Pettitte to reach their current 63-44 record. Credit: Getty Images

The great thing about baseball is that there is a ton of action every single day. Here’s a look at what could be the best action of the next few days, as I rank the top 3 series to keep an eye on.

Cleveland Indians Lose Again: “There Is No Life…Only Loads and Loads of Defeat”

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The full quote from veteran baseball columnist Paul Hoynes in yesterday’s Cleveland Plain Dealer was: “There is no life in their eyes, arms, gloves or bats. There is only defeat, loads and loads of defeat.” Ernest Hemingway couldn’t have written more aptly.

White Sox Fans Should Be Optimistic as August Beckons

“Youk” has been rejuvenated since switching “Sox.” Credit: USA Today

After answering the question marks on the ball club about a third baseman and depth in the bullpen and starting rotation, the Sox are in a pretty good place roster-wise and primed for the pennant race.

Detroit Tigers: Contenders or Pretenders?

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Possibly the most disappointing team of all to this point has been the Detroit Tigers, who once had the best odds to win the World Series. Will they hit a hot streak and be contenders from here on out?

Cubs Should Trade Ryan Dempster Sooner Rather Than Later

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Before Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, Cubs president The Epstein and pitcher Ryan Dempster were seen having a long conversation. Hopefully the conversation was about a trade, because the Cubs need to deal Dempster while his value is at its peak.

Fun in Cincinnati: King’s Island and a Reds Game at Great American Ballpark

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It is a life goal of mine to go to as many MLB baseball parks as I possibly can, and now I can finally check Cincinnati’s PNC Park off my list.

Call To The Bullpen Podcast: Falling Stars

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Jered Weaver, Troy Tulowitzki, Roy Halladay, Matt Kemp…the list goes on. Many of the biggest stars in Major League Baseball are going down to injury. Corey D’Souza and I welcome special guest Mike Beauvais to the show as we discuss what teams will do to compensate for lost players.

Image: Hilarious Father/Son Combo Fan Signs at White Sox-Tigers Game

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One of my favorite people to follow on Twitter is @WorldofIsaac. So you should follow him. Now. My latest reminder of his real-time Twitter greatness was the posting of the image below, taken while watching today’s weird White Sox-Tigers game.

GIF: Gerald Laird tumbles over first base…he’s just like the rest of us!

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Here is yet another reason why baseball is awesome: because it has chubby goofballs that we chubby goofy guys can relate with. Ladies and gentleman…Gerald Laird!

Grop’s MLB Power Rankings: Lots of Shockers Dominating So Far

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Grop is back with his latest Power Rankings, which features a number of surprising teams near the top off to red hot starts.