New year, same problems for the Atlanta Braves.
Despite erasing the memory of last season’s collapse by racing to the top of the NL East standings, the Braves still can’t figure out the Philadelphia Phillies. With their top pitcher, Brandon Beachy on the mound last night, Atlanta dropped its series opener to Philadelphia, 4-2, and try to rebound Wednesday night.
It won’t get any easier, though. After being tamed by Cole Hamels, the Braves will face Roy Halladay who is 3-2 on the year with a 1.95 ERA. He’s 4-1 lifetime against Atlanta with a 1.78 ERA. Continue reading
Oddsmakers have set a total for tonight’s Seattle Mariners-Tampa Bay Rays series opener, but it might not even get that high.
The American League has simply turned into a Nerf league with titanic home runs hit nearly every night and teams like the New York Yankees nearly averaging nine runs a game.
The Los Angeles Angels made a big splash this off-season, acquiring top free agents C.J. Wilson and Albert Pujols.
The Boston Red Sox and Miami Marlins went for a total overhaul this past offseason, inserting two of the biggest personalities in baseball into their dugouts. But after three weeks of baseball, the honeymoon is over.
The Los Angeles Angels already got their investment in Albert Pujols paid off when they got their new TV rights deal. Just by acquiring the superstar, the deal ballooned from $150 million to $300 million, plus other advertisement advantages. His deal has already made financial sense for the club.