The Nationals had a dramatic comeback attempt last night. They actually got the lead, but gave it up in the 9th inning, losing 10-9. The Nats could not out-slug their 4 errors last night. Today, they will look to play clean baseball in the penultimate game of the season. After slugging three homers last night, … Read more
We are getting into the home stretch here! The Washington Nationals play their final series of the season against the White Sox. Both of these squads are bad teams with some exciting young talent sprinkled in. Regardless, this will be the last time you get to see the Nats in regular season action until March. … Read more
Every house needs a foundation. Every car needs a frame. Every book needs a binding. And every NHL rebuild needs a core around which the future can be built. The Chicago Blackhawks have begun securing those core players with long-term contract extensions. Defenseman Alex Vlasic signed a six-year, $27.6 million contract in April 2024. Forward … Read more
The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of being NHL-ready. Many young players will have a chance to make their mark this season; some becoming everyday players while many others will make their … Read more
Exactly one week ago, the Tampa Bay Rays had a 7.4% chance of reaching the postseason as they had just won seven straight games. Unfortunately, they have dropped five of their last six games to all but kill their season as they now have a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs according to FanGraphs. Now … Read more
While most will be watching the Commanders today, the Nationals have their rubber match with the Cubs. After a hard fought 2-1 win yesterday, the Nats evened the series against the North Siders. Now they have a chance to really put a dent in the Cubs hopes for an NL Central title. The Nats are … Read more
While most Washingtonians were watching the Washington Commanders victory over the Giants, the Nationals decided to put together a thrilling win of their own. It was a pitchers duel for most of the afternoon, but the Cubs looked like they had the upper hand. However, a ferocious 9th inning rally by the Nats gave them … Read more
Washington is heading into this matchup as one of the worst teams in all of baseball. With a record of 56-83, this has been one of the most disappointing seasons for the franchise. Injuries and inconsistent play have derailed this season, and numerous questions surround not just the players but the organization as a whole. … Read more
It will be a windy day in the Windy City. The wind is blowing out to right field up to 20 mph this afternoon. That will make it tough for the pitchers because the ball will fly today. So the objective is to keep the ball on the ground for Jake Irvin. Despite his heroics … Read more
The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Sept. 5 that both Duncan Keith and Steve Larmer have been voted into the Blackhawks Hall of Fame by fans, media and alumni. In a press release, the team said Keith, 42, was selected from the modern ballot, while Larmer, 64, made it on the heritage ballot. “We are beyond … Read more