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                The Los Angeles Angels have acquired 2B Brandon Phillips from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for C Tony Sanchez.                  The Angels are just one game out of the second wild card spot in the AL, and two games out of the first spot. Their biggest need besides starting pitching is second base, afterContinue reading “MLB trade review: Phillips to Halos”

                    The Houston Astros have claimed OF Cameron Maybin off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.                      With the playoffs looming, the Astros were looking for a solid 4th outfielder. Maybin has good speed, so that is helpful off the bench in the playoffs. Maybin will probably platoon with rookie Derek Fisher, as Fisher isContinue reading “MLB news: Maybin claimed off waivers”

                 The Los Angeles Angels have acquired LF Justin Upton from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for RHP prospect Grayson Long and a player to be named later (PTBNL) or cash considerations.                  Just one game out of the AL Wild card, the Angels are thinking that acquiring Upton could be the extra push theyContinue reading “MLB trade review: Upton to Angels”

                With 109 points in 2016-17, the Chicago Blackhawks finished 1st in the Western conference. But, the eighth seed Nashville Predators upset the Blackhawks, sweeping them in the first round. Like most offseasons in the Windy City, big changes occurred. Let\’s look at what GM Stan Bowman did.                  Notable additions: LW Brandon Saad, RWContinue reading “Chicago Blackhawks 2017-18 season preview”

               A late season push helped the Carolina Hurricanes finish with 87 points in 2016-17, but they still finished 7th in a tough Metropolitan division, missing the playoffs. Rookie Sebastian Aho, Jeff Skinner and their young defensive core all had a good season, but goaltending woes hurt them. To improve their team, GM Ron FrancisContinue reading “Carolina Hurricanes 2017-18 season preview”