Rebuilding has always been a thing for sports teams. It has become a way of life for some franchises in the last decade. Now, it seems the characteristics of a rebuild have spread to teams who are not so much in the rebuild phase anymore. The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros endured numerous seasons of […]
Rise of Cleveland Continues
August 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Titletown, USA, could be claimed to be located in New York, Boston, or even San Francisco. One city that has not claimed that title is Cleveland. The Indians have not been to the World Series since 1997, and they haven’t won a title since 1948 over the Boston Braves. This could be the season that […]
San Diego Padres and Their New Outfield
February 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The San Diego Padres were very busy this off-season and have three new outfielders to help them compete in the NL West in 2015. Last season, the main starting outfielders were Seth Smith, Cameron Maybin, and Will Venable. Chris Denorfia was also in the mix playing in 89 games. There were three big trades made […]
Identity of a Baseball Team: What It Takes to Succeed
December 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
When you think of a baseball team, do you think of the players that are currently on the team, the coaching staff, historical teams and records, or inanimate things such as the stadium and uniforms? There is no right or wrong answer, and what comes to mind is up to an individual person and what […]
Houston Astros: Their Struggles this Season
June 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Bo Porter took over the helm of the Houston Astros this past off season as the organization hoped to turn things around. The ultimate goal would be to reach the World Series for the first time since 2005, when Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, and Lance Berkman were the Killer B’s on offense and Roger Clemons […]
