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MLB Hall of Fame: A Weak 2012 Ballot and What It Means

MLB has a weak class of candidates for the 2012 Hall of Fame induction, with the exception of Barry Larkin. Here’s what that means for baseball. [READ MORE →]

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NL MVP: The Flawed Argument Behind Ryan Braun’s Win

Ryan Braun was certainly worthy of NL MVP consideration. But hearing the logic behind the voting makes one wonder if he should have taken home the hardware. [READ MORE →]

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AL MVP: Why the Voters Got It Wrong With Justin Verlander

Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander won the AL MVP, but there are powerful arguments against that decision. [READ MORE →]

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Tony La Russa Retires: How Will the Choice Impact the Pujols Sweepstakes?

Tony La Russa is retiring, and his departure will have far-reaching implications for the St. Louis Cardinals. [READ MORE →]

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Mike Napoli Rescues Rangers From Bad Decisions as Texas Takes Series Lead

Mike Napoli delivered a game-winning double in the eighth for the Texas Rangers, following a series of poor decisions by both managers in Game 5 of the World Series. [READ MORE →]

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Holland Owns Cardinals as Rangers Tie Series

Derek Holland gave the Texas Rangers exactly what they needed with more than eight innings of shutout ball. His gem tied World Series at 2-2. [READ MORE →]

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MLB Playoffs: Tightening Races Argue Against Post-Season Expansion

The tightening Wild Card races in each league have the MLB Playoffs in doubt as the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves fight to hang on. This drama argues against playoff expansion. [READ MORE →]

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Are Distractions Hurting the Brewers?

 As the playoffs are nearing, teams are getting into the playoff mode. As of the typing of this article, the Brewers are currently sitting at 87-63, just 5.5 games ahead of the Cardinals. As of their last ten games, the Brewers are just 4-6, evidently slowing down. Their offense seems lackluster, at best, as they [...]

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