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Baseball fans are sprinkling the term Cardinals’ Devil Magic, and more commonly Cardinals Devil Magic, across social media. And with good reason. The St. Louis Cardinals just wrapped up an improbable 17-game winning streak and clinched a wild-card spot, despite languishing near .500 for most of an injury-riddled season. A month ago, fans were calling […] READ MORE
San Diego Padres Earn First Playoff Berth in 14 Years It finally happened–the moment that San Diego sports fans have all been desperately awaiting. For the first time in over a decade, the San Diego Padres are playoff bound. They are the No. 4 seed and will host the St. Louis Cardinals in their first […] READ MORE
The New York Yankees season did not go as planned. Despite being one of the odds-on early World Series favorites, the Yankees did not play as such. To say the least, their season looks a bit like a roller coaster ride. After starting 16-6, the Yankees then went 5-15, 10-0, and stumbled to 2-6, finishing […] READ MORE
Cleveland Indians Start Announcing Postseason Plans Prior to first pitch on Friday, the Cleveland Indians officially announced their starting rotation for the Wild Card series. Zack Meisel who covers the Indians for MLB.com had the news on Twitter. Aaron Civale will pitch out of the Indians' bullpen for the Wild Card round next week. Should […] READ MORE
With one week left to go in this historic 2020 season, the playoff race is heating up. A new format (8 teams per league) provides endless opportunities. With some teams already locked in, here’s a look at teams fighting for a spot. American League Houston Astros Five AL teams have already punched their ticket to […] READ MORE
The New York Yankees clinch a spot in the 2020 MLB postseason following a loss Sunday’s by Seattle Mariners. It is their fourth appearance in as many years and third in a row for manager Aaron Boone. Also, it is the Yankees 28th consecutive winning season. The Yankees become the fourth American League team to […] READ MORE
In the light of the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins corona-virus issues, commissioner Rob Manfred is struggling with options. The league is still going strong despite serious issues revolving around the Marlins and Cardinals list of positive cases, but a decision will be needed. The league is not sustainable if there is a possibility […] READ MORE
Slow Start Might Not Hurt the Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks are off to a slow start, and that could hurt their playoff chances. After ten games they have a 3-7 record in this 60-game abbreviated season. The rotation has struggled to pitch deep into games. They are giving up too many walks. The bullpen […] READ MORE
As if the 2020 MLB season wasn’t crazy enough, the playoffs are reportedly going to be expanded to 16 teams. Each league would now see over half of their teams reach the postseason. This change is only in effect for the 2020 season. It is also being reported that the top two teams for each […] READ MORE
According to Jon Heyman, MLB and the players union are currently re-opening discussions on expanding the Playoffs for this season. The plan would be for the playoffs to expand from ten to 16 teams. Sources: MLB and union are re-engaging on the possibility of expanded playoffs for this season. Has to be done before first […] READ MORE