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The Minnesota Twins playoff race is picking up steam. They don’t have much time to recover of they want to win the AL Central division title. The Twins squandered their division lead and are now playing catch-up to the rivals, the Cleveland Guardians. Plus, the Chicago White Sox aren’t going away as Minnesota has to fend […] READ MORE
The Detroit Tigers‘ 2022 collapse is puzzling to everyone around baseball, especially their fans. The team certainly has not delivered on their promise of being better with the possibility of contending for a playoff spot. They fell apart even faster than previous seasons during their long rebuild, and it seems that no one can really […] READ MORE
It has been a tough season for the Colorado Rockies this year and it will continue for the last six weeks of the season. The entire organization is struggling as they try to find their identity. Despite their talent, the Rockies are again at the bottom of the standings. Listening to their fans you hear […] READ MORE
The Washington Nationals 2022 season has been a disappointment for their players and the fans. Just three years ago, they were World Series champions. Since then, they have struggled to compete. The Nationals 2022 season is no different. Washington is 40-plus games under .500 and just trying to get the season over. They don’t have much to […] READ MORE
Paul Sewald is becoming a bullpen specialist for the Seattle Mariners. His durability, and his willingness to enter the game as a middle relief, and set-up pitcher has made it less of a challenge for manager Scott Servais when deciding what reliever to bring in for specific situations. He is a big reason why this […] READ MORE
Baltimore Orioles closer, Félix Bautista, is a player to keep an eye on. The 27-year-old was named the presumptive closer ever since the Orioles traded Jorge López at the trade deadline. Since that trade, Bautista has responded as he has five saves and a 1.35 ERA over 14 1/3 innings. Bautista has emerged as one […] READ MORE
Don Mattingly is in the seventh and final year of his contract with the Miami Marlins. It’s been a hot topic for the Marlins fans sd this could be Mattingly’s most disappointing season—and after such high expectations. Although he has a great manner with young players and is very positive and tolerant, this team had […] READ MORE
Exciting times for the Cleveland Guardians. They have taken over first place in the AL Central. With just 48 games remaining, the question becomes can they hold on and win the division or at least get a playoff spot? Excellent Bullpen The exciting times for the Cleveland Guardians is due in large part to their […] READ MORE
Another long season for the Pittsburgh Pirates has everyone, including diehard fans, asking if they will ever be good again. We know the 162 games of an MLB season, six plus months, can be dreary, even tedious when you are constantly losing. And, not just for players. If you are a fan of a team […] READ MORE
The Milwaukee Brewers will make trades to increase their chances of winning the NL Central. The trade deadline is fast approaching and by this time on Tuesday, August 2, don’t be surprised to see some new faces wearing Brewers uniforms. This team knows their needs and will want to address them. Traders since 2018 The […] READ MORE
Jim Marshall has lived in Phoenix, AZ for 50 years. He is an avid baseball fan, but enjoys all of Arizona's local sports teams, including Diamondbacks, Suns, Cardinals and Coyotes. In addition to the four major sports, he closely follows the Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Rattlers and Arizona State Sun Devils.
Jim's passion for baseball continues beyond the field as he is an avid collector of baseball memorabilia. His favorite athlete of all time is Baseball Hall of Fame member Harmon Killebrew.
In addition to watching, reading and talking about sports, he takes time to travel and appreciate the great state of Arizona with his lovely wife, Patti.