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What Went Wrong: It's Not Always Sunny in Philadelphia
You know, we have spent the entire season so far enjoying the Kansas City Chiefs' downfall, and rightfully so. They started 0-2, got back on track winning back-to-back games, but then, they were defeated by a Jacksonville Jaguars team they had bested forever. Chiefs are 2-3 and are on the verge of being knocked down a few more pegs than they already are.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 months ago in Unbalanced
The Blue Jays Understood the Assignment
Well, well, well. The New York Yankees fall short yet again. They perform great during the regular season, but fall apart in the Postseason. This has been their MO for who knows how long. This was the same team who was in the World Series a year ago. Aaron Judge and the Yankees made multiple errors during Game 5, where they had a 5-0 lead in the fifth inning. All of a sudden, it went straight to hell from there. Before this season began, I predicted that the Yankees would miss the playoffs. Now, after they were eliminated by the Blue Jays in the ALDS, whom I'll discuss in a bit, the Yankees front office has a lot of decisions to make. Will Aaron Boone return as manager? Does the starting rotation need to undergo some changes? If this team doesn't make any changes, they'll never return to becoming the dominant team they once were over 20 years ago. Aaron Judge is the Dan Marino of Major League Baseball. A great player, but he fades in the playoffs. No World Series titles...yet, but it's unacceptable for a player to have lackluster on-field performances. I no longer have any confidence in the Yankees, because they look so lost every year. They got outperformed by the Blue Jays and it revealed their weaknesses and were exposed. If the goal of the Yankees is to win World Series titles, like I said, changes need to be made and fast. Otherwise, they'll endure more years of disappointing seasons and playoff exits.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 months ago in Unbalanced
Boston Red Sox Star Mike Greenwell Dies At 62
It is a tough day in Boston. A cloud hangs over Fenway, and it has nothing to do with the New England weather. Mike Greenwell, the man they called “The Gator,” has passed away at 62 after a hard-fought battle with thyroid cancer. For those of us who grew up watching him patrol that monstrous green wall in left field, this one stings. Anytime a former player passes away it is always great to look back on their career. With so many great players having played the game, it can be easy to forget the accomplishments of past players. Greenwell was a great player that not many people talk about today.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports3 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: 22 Days Early
This is going to be a long offseason. We Yankees fans love to play the game of "What if" when we come up short. We didn't really play it too much last year because we were in the Fall Classic. That was an emotional October for me. When Juan Soto hit that home run in Cleveland last year, I was bouncing all over the walls. It had been 15 years since we even played in the World Series, and here we were, playing in the Fall Classic. Even better for this baseball fan, it was Yankees/Dodgers. We didn't win, but we got there. That's the thing.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 months ago in Unbalanced
The New York Mets Nightmare 2025 Season Will Lead To Big Changes
The New York Mets were seen by many as World Series Contenders heading into the season. After signing Juan Soto to the largest contract in the history of sports, they were destined to finally make a deep run in October. Unfortunately for the Mets, everything that could’ve gone wrong did.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports3 months ago in Unbalanced
Wesley's 2026 Wild Card Predictions
Greetings, baseball nerds! In my last story, I shared my predictions on who would win each division in 2026. Just in case you missed it, I'll have a link to it down below for your convenience. In this story, I'll share which teams who might have a chance of seeing October next year. Before the 2026 MLB season begins, I'll be writing and publishing another story comparing both my division and Wild Card picks to what FanGraphics has chosen. That will take place sometime before the regular season begins, so be on the lookout for that. Now, on to my Wild Card picks!
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 months ago in Unbalanced
Wesley's 2026 Division Winner Predictions
The MLB Postseason is still going on, but it doesn't mean that it's too early to focus on the 2026 MLB season. I'll only be focusing on my picks to win each division next season, then I'll make my Wild Card predictions in the next story. Be sure to like this story when you get finished reading it, follow me on my socials, subscribe to my page on here, and if you really love my work, please reward me with a one-off tip at the end of this story. That way, I'll continue to write and publish new stories. Plus, you'll be supporting creators like me.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 months ago in Unbalanced
When Baseball Gets Personal: Roy Halladay’s Sons Bring the Magic Back To Philadelphia
Sometimes the best sports moments happen before the actual game even starts. Monday night at Citizens Bank Park proved that point perfectly when Braden and Ryan Halladay stepped onto the same mound where their father once made postseason history.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports3 months ago in Unbalanced
There's a New 'Skip'-per in Town
The title of this story was no pun intended, but very creative at the same time. Anyway, the Texas Rangers not being in the playoffs isn't anything new to the team or fans. All we can look forward to is Spring Training in February and the 2026 MLB regular season. With the Postseason currently in progress, the Rangers will come back even stronger in the new year. Hopefully, 2026 will see them back in the playoffs and possibly, an AL West title, something they haven't won since 2016.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 months ago in Unbalanced
2025 Division Series Preview
It was 30 years ago that the Division Series was officially introduced into Major League Baseball; originally, we were supposed to get this in 1994, but the strike killed the rest of the season and the postseason. 1995 was the first official season for the Division Series, which served as the postseason's opening round until the introduction the Wild Card Game in 2012. The Division Series currently serves as the second round and introduces the teams who received byes and avoided the Wild Card Series. In addition, it increases the margin of error, as the Division Series is played under a best-of-five format.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 months ago in Unbalanced
The Last One Standing: Seattle Mariners
According to multiple sources, the Los Angeles Dodgers are still the heavy favorites to win the World Series. However, I beg to differ on that. The Seattle Mariners success this season has been recognized and noticed by the league and baseball world. It's all due to mainly one player: Cal Raleigh. He's been breaking records left and right and I believe that the Mariners will not only reach the World Series, but to win it all. Raleigh will be named World Series MVP. I made both of these predictions in my Postseason story, which you can read down below.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 months ago in Unbalanced
