The American League Championship Series matchup between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians showcases the best baseball rivalry that no one knows exists. Forget that both squads have faced off in the postseason six times since the playoff era began. New York and Cleveland’s history goes back even farther. It started in 1926, when Cleveland finished second to the … [Read more...] about ALCS Preview: The Yankees-Guardians rivalry continues
NLCS Preview: The Mets-Dodgers rivalry is back again
You’d never know it, but the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers have had a quiet playoff rivalry for over three decades. Though irregular, each matchup manages to bring something special. It started in 1988, when the powerfully balanced 100-win Mets took on the pitching-dominant Dodgers. Sure enough, it was a battle back and forth until the Mets ran head-first into Orel … [Read more...] about NLCS Preview: The Mets-Dodgers rivalry is back again
New York Yankees defeat KC Royals 3-1 to move onto ALCS
The New York Yankees punched their ticket to the ALCS with a gritty 3-1 win in Game 4 of their ALDS series with the Kansas City Royals. Gerrit Cole was in prime ace mode, pitching seven strong innings of one-run ball with four strikeouts. The bullpen handled the rest as both Clay Holmes and Luke Weaver were flawless. New York made it very clear from the first pitch that they … [Read more...] about New York Yankees defeat KC Royals 3-1 to move onto ALCS
ALDS Game 3 is next step in Clarke Schmidt’s pitching evolution
In just a few hours, the New York Yankees will hand Clarke Schmidt the ball for Game 3 of the American League Division Series. Given how the Kansas City Royals tied the series with one bad inning for Carlos Rodon in Game 2 on Monday, fans are a little nervous. It’s easy to understand why. Clarke Schmidt only has three postseason appearances under his belt, all out of the … [Read more...] about ALDS Game 3 is next step in Clarke Schmidt’s pitching evolution
Playoff Aaron Judge is the new playoff Alex Rodriguez
In some ways, Aaron Judge and Alex Rodriguez are uniquely similar to each other. Both are/were once-in-a-generation athletes that took baseball by storm. Each wowed fans with their exploits both at the plate and in the field, and that’s about where it ends. Except for one key area: Much like Alex Rodriguez during his own time in New York, Aaron Judge is gaining a reputation for … [Read more...] about Playoff Aaron Judge is the new playoff Alex Rodriguez