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         With a record of 68-94, the Cincinnati Reds finished last in the NL Central, and in a three way tie with the Tampa Bay Rays and the San Diego Padres for second to last in the MLB (the Minnesota Twins were dead last with a record of 59-103). The Reds are rebuilders, and GMContinue reading “Cincinnati Reds 2017 season preview”

     With a record of 78-84, the Chicago White Sox finished 4th in the AL Central, missing the playoffs. The first place Cleveland Indians were 16.5 games ahead. With a weak farm system, the White Sox were still looking to rebuild. GM Rick Hahn made some big moves that will change the franchise. Let\’s lookContinue reading “Chicago White Sox 2017 season preview”

     In 2016, the Chicago Cubs finished first in the NL Central with a record of 103-58, with the second place St. Louis Cardinals finishing 17.5 GB. After going through the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS and NLCS, the Cubs found themselves in the World Series against the Cleveland Indians. The Cubs wonContinue reading “Chicago Cubs 2017 season preview”

    With a record of 93-69, the Boston Red Sox finished 1st in the AL East, with the 2nd place Orioles and Blue Jays 4.0 GB. In the ALDS, the Sox were swept by the Cleveland Indians, who went on to the World Series, but lost in 7 games. Slugger David Ortiz then retired. GMContinue reading “Boston Red Sox 2017 season preview”

  Forward Olli Jokinen has announced his retirement from the NHL after 22 seasons. He also signed an honorary contract (a one day deal) with the Florida Panthers, a team he once captained.     \”Olli is an important player in the history of the Panthers franchise and he remains a fan favorite,\” President of hockey operationsContinue reading “NHL news: Olli Jokinen retires, sign one day deal with Cats”