By Kyle Soppe Setting: Coming into the year, the Braves and the Giants had high expectations, and for the most part, they have lived up to them. Last season saw the Giants take 3 of 4 games from Atlanta in the NLDS, and both teams have sights at another October run. In the NL East the Braves trail the Phillies, not a huge surprise as the Phills were the NL … [Read more...] about Giants @ Braves – Tale of the Tape
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Angels @ Yankees – Tale of the Tape
By Kyle Soppe Setting: The top two wild card teams in the AL do battle at new Yankee Stadium for a three-game set starting Tuesday night. The Yankees are a game back of the BoSox in the East, and are seven games clear of these Angels, who trail the Rangers by one game in the West. The offense has dominated for the pinstripes, ranking in the top top in the MLB in … [Read more...] about Angels @ Yankees – Tale of the Tape
Cardinals @ Brewers – Tale of the Tape
By Kyle Soppe Setting: The Milwaukee Brewers will host the first of 12 meetings with the Cardinals in the next five weeks. Miller Park has been as friendly to the home team as any park in the majors, as they lead the league in home winning percentage (39-14). The division rivals are atop the NL Central, a four-team race that will likely reward only the winner with a playoff … [Read more...] about Cardinals @ Brewers – Tale of the Tape
Pirates @ Phillies – Tale of the Tape
By Kyle Soppe Setting: A meeting of two Pennsylvania-based teams battling for playoff position, and no, this isn't a football preview. The Phillies, who own the top home and overall record in the MLB, were expected to be here the second Cliff Lee and Roy Oswalt brought their talents to Philly. The Bucco's, who boast the third best winning percentage on the road in the NL, … [Read more...] about Pirates @ Phillies – Tale of the Tape
Yankees @ Rays – Tale of the Tape
By Kyle Soppe Setting: With the Red Sox the top dog in the daunting AL East, these 2 squads seem destined to battle for a wild card spot. I realize the BoSox are far from a lock to win the division, but either way, Tampa and New York are part of a 3 teams for 2 spots situation. Currently, the Yanks trail Boston by 1.5 games, while the Rays are7 games back. The battle in … [Read more...] about Yankees @ Rays – Tale of the Tape