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American League's 2024 Postseason Field Completed
There is always something epic about the final weekend of the MLB season. The obvious reason is because it ends a very long journey; 162 games to determine who becomes part of a very small postseason field. Normally, the days and games are quite linear in the final three days--the antepenultimate day is Game 160, the penultimate day is Game 161, and of course, the final day is Game 162. However, Hurricane Helene caused a bit of a monkey wrench in the end of the season, as a pair of games between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves have been pushed back into a doubleheader planned for Monday, September 30.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
The I in the Internet
# The I in the Internet: Exploring Identity in the Digital Age In a world increasingly defined by connectivity and digital interaction, the concept of identity has undergone a profound transformation. The phrase "The I in the Internet" invites us to examine how individuals express, shape, and experience their identities online. This exploration delves into the multifaceted nature of digital identity, the interplay between online personas and real-life selves, and the implications for personal and societal dynamics.
By Someoneabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Phillies' Postseason Streak Continues with Division Title
You know, a small thing that fascinates me: I do love that out of all of the MLB teams who wear red, it's the Philadelphia Phillies who use the "Hunt for Red October" title to describe their postseason push. I think they're the only "red" team who do this. I want to say I remember the Angels doing this during their 2002 run, but I don't think so. So yeah, the Phillies are on quite a streak, and to think, it all started with the team firing Joe Girardi during the middle of the 2022 season.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Improbable and Impossible: A Look at the 1988 Los Angeles Dodgers
You know, a lot of crazy shit in sports happened in the 1980s. The Islanders and Oilers dynasties, the rise of the San Francisco 49ers, the NBA hit the state of Florida, the Raiders moving to Los Angeles--and later winning the Super Bowl. You name it, it's happened. Baseball was no different. I did mention the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets championship runs in previous stories, and here, I want to discuss that memorable run by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1988.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Yankees Can Clinch AL East and Number One Seed
The New York Yankees can clinch the American League East with a single win in the last week of the season. The number one seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs now has a magic number of four. The first of these goals can be accomplished tonight with a win over the Baltimore Orioles. The second goal can be achieved over the week, but a few Cleveland Guardians’ losses wouldn’t hurt.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sportsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
MLB Pennant Race 2024: Seven Days and Six Nights
Well, baseball fans, this is it. We have reached the final week of the 2024 MLB season. Baseball, for over a century, has always been a marathon, but it's now about to end. We have just seven days left in the regular season, but there is still quite a bit to piece together.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Nationals Demote All-Star CJ Abrams Following Casino Incident. AI-Generated.
In a surprising move, the Washington Nationals have demoted All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to the minor leagues after he reportedly spent the night at a Chicago-area casino. This decision comes just hours before a day game against the Chicago Cubs, where Abrams played and went 0 for 3, with one walk and a strikeout.
By Jayuabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Guardians of the AL Central Galaxy
For the Cleveland Guardians, the 2023 season did not go well. 2022 saw them finish first in the American League Central, and they would fall one win short of playing for the pennant. 2022 was also the team's first year playing as the Guardians, and while it looked like they would dominate the Central every year, 2023 saw them take a bit of a nose dive. A third place finish and 76 wins, finishing 11 games behind the Twins in the division.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Brewers Take NL Central and Become 1st to Clinch in 2024
It's always a good feeling to be the first team in your league to clinch a spot in the playoffs, because that's one step in a multi-layered goal: winning a championship. In the case of the 2024 MLB season, that honor went to the Milwaukee Brewers, who had a stranglehold on the National League Central for months. The Brewers had their first opportunity to clinch the division on Tuesday, needing a win and a Chicago Cubs loss. A funny thing: the Cubs did lose at home to the lowly Oakland Athletics, but unfortunately, the Brewers fell to the Philadelphia Phillies.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
After 42 Noteworthy Seasons Red Sox Legend Walks Away
“Can you believe it?” What a somber day for Boston. It is time to say goodbye to Joe Castiglione calling Red Sox games at the end of this season. It is what all generations of fans have known for the last 42 seasons. His authentic style and genuine personality have earned him a spot in all the hearts of Boston fans. This will be the end of a very respectable chapter for Red Sox radio broadcaster Castiglione.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sportsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Aaron Judge’s Gargantuan 2024 is Nothing Short of Amazing
Aaron Judge hit a grand slam as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 5-4 on Friday, September 13. At that time, the Yankees had a three-game lead over the Orioles, their largest in three months. He is having another fabulous season leading the Yankees. What we are witnessing is history. That said, there is something Judge, the Captain of the Yankees, must do to cement his legacy.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sportsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
MLB Pennant Race 2024: 14 Days Left and So Much on the Line
We are now in the heart of the month of September; two weeks left in the 2024 MLB season, and still, not one of the 12 postseason berths has been snatched up. However, three additional teams have seen their seasons come to an end: the Los Angeles Angels, the Washington Nationals, and the Oakland Athletics. The A's last postseason came during that COVID-affected 2020 campaign, while the Nationals haven't played October baseball since winning the World Series in 2019. As for the Angels, they have the longest drought among the three teams; this is their tenth straight year without a postseason.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
