2013 MLB Team Preview: Texas Rangers
For the second year in a row the Rangers lineup was poached by their division foe Anaheim Angels. Last year it was CJ Wilson and this year it was Josh Hamilton.
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2013 MLB Team Preview: San Diego Padres
San Diego was picked to finish dead last in the NL last season, but a surprising start that lasted all the way to All-Star break renewed hopes that this team could possibly still return to the playoffs for the first time since 2006.
2013 MLB Team Preview: Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers finished 83-79 in 2012 after a 96-66 record in 2011 and even though they lost Prince Fielder to the Tigers their offense was solid and they ranked 3rd in the Majors in runs scored.
2013 MLB Team Preview: LA Dodgers
Many on the experts believe that the Los Angeles Dodgers are primed for a deep run all the way to the World Series this season, but only time will tell whether or not all this high-priced talent can come together as a team to get the job done.
2013 MLB Team Preview: San Francisco Giants
You know you are doing something right when you win two World Series titles in three seasons and the following year you are not even picked to win your division. That is just how Giants’ manager Brian Bochy likes things as his team always performs its best as an underdog.
2013 MLB Team Preview: LA Angels
The Anaheim Angels certainly didn’t rest in the offseason and stand pat – obviously a third place finish in the division last year was not acceptable! They, for the second year in a row were very active improving their team.
2013 MLB Team Preview: N.Y. Yankees
The main storyline ahead of the Yankees 2013 season is health! Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez are question marks to start the season and even if they do emerge from Spring Training, how will the offseason rehabbing affect their aging bodies.
2013 MLB Team Preview: Toronto Blue Jays
So all you Blue Jays fans wanted management to make a splash eh? How’s adding Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, Melky Cabrera, R.A. Dickey in the offseason.
2013 MLB Team Preview: Baltimore Orioles
One of the true feel good stories of the 2012 season doesn’t seem to be getting a lot of love ahead of the 2013 season – the longest shot in the AL East.
2013 MLB Team Preview: Boston Red Sox
My how the mighty have fallen! Two years ago people were talking about a dynasty in Boston. Now fans are just hoping for a .500 season and a competitive club.
NCAA Final 4 Predictions – Ohio State
The Ohio State Buckeyes were considered a top three or four team by almost everyone heading into the season. Through the year the team had some rough stretches and there were quite a few questions about the team’s toughness and chemistry, but they put it together at the right time.
NCAA Final 4 Predictions – Louisville
Louisville Regular Season: The Cardinals started red hot winning their first 12 games of the season including 5 against eventual tournament teams Ohio, Memphis, Vanderbilt, Western Kentucky and Long Beach State.
NCAA Final 4 Predictions – Kentucky
Kentucky has had a rather easy road to the Final 4, as all of their wins in the Big Dance have been by double digits. It is no surprise that the Wildcats have the best odds to win the NCAA tournament.
NCAA Final 4 Predictions – KU
The Kansas Jayhawks were a little lucky to get to the Elite 8, as they did not look good at all in their previous 2 Big Dance games, but they looked stellar in their win over North Carolina, who was the Midwest #1 seed and a pick by many to win the NCAA tourney.
2012 MLB Handicapping: Chicago White Sox
2011 wasn’t a good season for the Chicago White Sox. The team was expected to compete for the AL Central, but they finished a very disappointing 79-83. There was plenty of drama surrounding the team throughout the year as well.
2012 MLB Handicapping: Detroit Tigers
No one had a better offseason than the Detroit Tigers. While the Tigers won 94 games and beat the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series, expectations are much higher this season.
