Around the Diamond is proud to present another quality episode giving fans an alternative news outlet to receiving their postseason stories. On today's show, host Dave Holcomb briefly recaps the wild card games and both game ones from the NLDS in St. Louis and Atlanta. Holcomb explains why the Cardinals and Dodgers can't get too excited about game 1 routs because the games were … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond: Division Series Preview
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American League: still too early playoff predictions
By Dave Holcomb The baseball season has reached its half waypoint. Actually, the season made it to that landmark weeks ago, for whatever reason, Major League Baseball has its All-Star game slightly more than halfway. Anyway, with about 95 games in the books, the playoff picture is a bit clearer. It’s still too early to officially predict what teams will be playing in … [Read more...] about American League: still too early playoff predictions
All-Star Game: The American League Third Baseman
By Dave HolcombAnalysts, fans and even podcasts all week have talked about how so many American League third basemen were snubbed in the All-Star selection. Tampa Bay’s Evan Longoria, Texas’ Adrian Beltre and Oakland’s Josh Donaldson all did not make the squad. Baltimore’s Manny Machado will join reigning MVP Miguel Cabera as the two third baseman in the AL at the Summer … [Read more...] about All-Star Game: The American League Third Baseman
What the American League All-Star Team Should Look Like
By Taylor Nigrelli Well, we’re here. We’ve reached the halfway point of a strange and surprising 2013 campaign. We’ve seen Vernon Wells hit like an all-star for a month and then like infant since. We’ve seen a multitude of young players thrust themselves into the spotlight and earn some well-deserved all-star discussion. We’ve seen teams with World Series aspirations stumble … [Read more...] about What the American League All-Star Team Should Look Like
Tuesdays with Smitty: The 2009 American League Preview
By Aaron M Smith Following up Chas' insightful analysis of the National League, let's take a look at how the American League is stacked up for the 2009 season. East Baltimore Orioles - Current GM Andy McPhail is mid stream in his rebuilding process of the Orioles. The O's locked up Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis to long term contracts - a step in the right direction … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: The 2009 American League Preview