Playoff Races
NL West: The Pirates accomplished the first of hopefully a 3 game sweep. Combine that with wins for the Padres and Rocks and it just might be a race. The Rocks must not lose any more ground over the next two days so they can get their hands on the Dbacks with a chance to win the division.
NL East: Of course I chime in on the Phillies and how I want them to make the playoffs and they go out and lose to the Braves. Hello Philadelphia, the Mets are trying to give you the division. The Mets can't win a game. Fire it up and win your next 5 and you should be playing in at minimum a 1 game playoff for the division. Too bad this isn't going to happen.
NL Central: The Cubbies gave one back last night but still have a 2 game lead with 5 to play and the Brewers playing host the Padres this weekend. It would be shocking if the Cubbies slipped back this weekend.
NL Wildcard: The Pads opened a 1 game lead over the Phils and Rocks last night. The Phils have to weather the storm for the next two games against the Braves if they expect to keep pace. This race could either be intriguing or the Pads could open up a 2 game lead tonight with 4 to play and the boredom can ensue.
AL: Snooze. The only thing that matters this week is whether the Indians hold off the Angels for the best record in the American League.
Award Races
AL Cy Young: This comes down to Beckett and Sabathia. CC had the lead for a bit until he struggled against the Royals and Beckett bailed out the Red Sox against the Yanks. They both pitched well in their last outings and Beckett holds a moderate edge. If either falter big time in their final starts it could lead to them giving away the award. Not surprisingly I'm pulling for the Fat Ass, who is anchoring two of my Fantasy titles and is not a Red Sox player, in comparison to Beckett who is anchoring one title and is, to take home the crown.
NL MVP: A three horse race between David Wright, Prince Fielder and Matt Holliday. Wright plays on the best team, plays the more important defensive position and is the most likely to make the playoffs. Prince hits the most bombs is the biggest presence and dropped two homers last night to help the Brewers inch back into the race. Holliday is flat out having the best season but is still somehow someway under the radar.
AL ROY: It's probably between Delmon Young and Dustin Pedroia. Delmon's got more flash but Pedroia is playing in for a division winner and not a bottom feeder. I really have no idea who's going to take it home.
NL Cy Young: Jake Peavy won it.
NL ROY: Ryan Braun won it.
AL MVP: Arod won it.
NL West: The Pirates accomplished the first of hopefully a 3 game sweep. Combine that with wins for the Padres and Rocks and it just might be a race. The Rocks must not lose any more ground over the next two days so they can get their hands on the Dbacks with a chance to win the division. NL East: Of course I chime in on the Phillies and how I want them to make the playoffs and they go out and lose to the Braves. Hello Philadelphia, the Mets are trying to give you the division. The Mets can't win a game. Fire it up and win your next 5 and you should be playing in at minimum a 1 game playoff for the division. Too bad this isn't going to happen.
NL Central: The Cubbies gave one back last night but still have a 2 game lead with 5 to play and the Brewers playing host the Padres this weekend. It would be shocking if the Cubbies slipped back this weekend.
NL Wildcard: The Pads opened a 1 game lead over the Phils and Rocks last night. The Phils have to weather the storm for the next two games against the Braves if they expect to keep pace. This race could either be intriguing or the Pads could open up a 2 game lead tonight with 4 to play and the boredom can ensue.
AL: Snooze. The only thing that matters this week is whether the Indians hold off the Angels for the best record in the American League.
Award Races
AL Cy Young: This comes down to Beckett and Sabathia. CC had the lead for a bit until he struggled against the Royals and Beckett bailed out the Red Sox against the Yanks. They both pitched well in their last outings and Beckett holds a moderate edge. If either falter big time in their final starts it could lead to them giving away the award. Not surprisingly I'm pulling for the Fat Ass, who is anchoring two of my Fantasy titles and is not a Red Sox player, in comparison to Beckett who is anchoring one title and is, to take home the crown.NL MVP: A three horse race between David Wright, Prince Fielder and Matt Holliday. Wright plays on the best team, plays the more important defensive position and is the most likely to make the playoffs. Prince hits the most bombs is the biggest presence and dropped two homers last night to help the Brewers inch back into the race. Holliday is flat out having the best season but is still somehow someway under the radar.
AL ROY: It's probably between Delmon Young and Dustin Pedroia. Delmon's got more flash but Pedroia is playing in for a division winner and not a bottom feeder. I really have no idea who's going to take it home.
NL Cy Young: Jake Peavy won it.
NL ROY: Ryan Braun won it.
AL MVP: Arod won it.
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