Tag: MLB
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What is Next for Phillies?
The Phillies lost their final of the 2025 MLB season 1-2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Former Phil and coach Howie Kendrick without no hesitation that the Phils would swing into this series dead even, but instead the worst happened when newer reliever Orion Kerkering blew a game with the waning seconds remaining!
94 WIP, local Phillies radio station, called this a travesty and similar to Ben Simmons not dunking the ball.
It is sour, is it not.
What is worse the Phillies fall back into a scenario they have to regroup with a hopeful new GM, Preston Mattingly, the son of Don Mattingly.
Don has come up across scenarios like this, as a former head coach for the Dodgers. The Dodgers are luckily headed to their 7th NLCS with future Hall of Fame manager, Dave Roberts.
He has just done an absolute job than former interim manager, Rob Thomson.
Thomson faced the questions already last night from reporters whether his job is secure and he simply said the best he could was go check on sixty other heartbroken men that adjourned on the road, just to lose against the Dodgers.
Many questions face the Phillies but it is unfair to say jobs come down to Dave Dombrowski or Thomson at the moment.
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2025 NL Postseason: Wild Card series Predictions
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinatti Reds
Will Smith and Max Muncy should be ready to go and help Los Angeles steer in the right direction. Stunningly for them, they play Cincinnati who has Elly de La Cruz entering his first postseason and there is nobody like him.
Until, they can expose de La Cruz and their pitching staff to the postseason more, this will be a no big for Los Angeles as they enter in first place of the NL West at 93-69.
Prediction: Dodgers in 2
San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs
It is easily the Chicago Cubs (92-70) but not so fast. The Padres are better home than they are away. Mike Shildt had this to say about the series.
“There’s not another ballpark, I would say, that can be any trickier than Wrigley,” manager Mike Shildt said. “We’re aware of it.”
The Padres finished with a 38-43 record on the road. There is reason to believe, however, they will take advantage of Chicago’s long drought deficit at home since 2017.
We shall call it the aftermath leading into departures such as Kyle Hendricks, Kyle Schwarber, Jon Lester, and Kris Bryant.
That team was special, not here.
Prediction: Padres in 3.
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2025 AL Postseason: Wild Card Series Round Predictions
The 2025 MLB Postseason is back in October! There will be ups and downs and throughout it all, it has been a must-see season for the ages! The fans audience will be able to view the Red Sox vs. Yankees, Tigers vs. Guardians, Dodgers vs. Reds, and Padres vs. Cubs during the Postseason: MLB Wild Card series.
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
Both teams are 3-3 when facing each other during the regular season. The Yankees made a slide turnaround without Aaron Judge and there is still some concern on his injured throwing arm.
The Red Sox meanwhile, have the young tools to finish this series in 2.
Bold prediction: Red Sox
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians
The Guardians land in the postseason for the second consecutive time and they travel to face manager AJ Hinch and co.
This is the second year, the Tigers have landed right behind the Guardians in the AL Central standings, but, make no qualm about it. The Tigers have their hands full in a tight situation with ultimate talent such as Riley Greene and Tarik Skubal.
Greene could be the difference-maker Detroit fans have all expected.
Bold prediction: Tigers
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ND Lose to Carson Beck Podcast Highlights
Due to podcast technical difficulties, here are the latest highlights from Sports Kingdom.
ND lost to Carson Beck. Beck had a nice game but not enough in his draft stock. Less far, to take it easy on most of week 1 projected star’s performance. CJ Carr recorded a nice 1:15 drive and QB draw less than five men in the box for Notre Dame’s defense. Miami alumni and defensive line ultimately came away strong.
Phillies lost to the Braves. Luzardo can go play for AAA. His sharp looks do not buy me any since landing in Miami. It will be interesting to see Walker Buehler appear in a Phillies uniform. Other than that, Braves pitched well into 9K of the innings.
Walker Jenkins is being raved for his strong performance down in the minors much so like Aaron Judge when it comes to his physical tools. Nobody will ever defeat Judge’s promise. Everyone is split on 20 year old’s rising to the big leagues so soon such as Francisco Alvarez being a prime example and falling flat.
Flyers rank respectively 7th in pipeline rankings. Three things stood out. The puck skills are off the chart for some such as Michkov and Martino who has barely played a game. What is more fascinating they have a better coach with veteran experience to work with, now, alongside Jamie Drysdale and some other good skaters.
Daron Bland signs a Cowboys extension worth $50 million guaranteed. Trey Hendrickson adds to the bonus by signing a one-year holdout contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.
In the end, the Bengals won.
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What Was Notable of Jonah Tong
Jonah Tong was sensational. In fact, he was a phenomenon straight out the gate. It was quick, perfect, ease, and transition to the point, Tong immediately struck out six in 5 innings and called it a night.
That easy.
Many critics compared him to Tim Lincecum prior to the game and they were right. Sometimes, it takes more than one game to assess a performance but Tong had it. He possessed poise and overtime Citi Field and him should have easy roads ahead.
Tong will come in handy for the 2025 MLB Postseason as his fastball touched 97 mph and rides elite amongst other pitches. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised his ability to take advantage of the heater and implement that and what people are criticizing his changeup and curveball.
Both, possess the ability for Tong to be an extreme new generational pitcher and help the New York Mets, tremendously. The New York Mets have kept themselves in a better position than almost last year when they fell behind and reached atop the Postseason standings.
This postseason will be a test and Tong is present.
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