2018 MLB Preview: Top teams get stronger

David Borne | Staff Writer 04/05/2018 Although the weather may not show it, spring is here. Most importantly, that means it is finally baseball season. The offseason seemed slow at times, but still, plenty of moves were made. It’s a long year, and plenty can happen during the 162-game season. In the meantime, I took a look at what the season will likely shape out … Continue reading 2018 MLB Preview: Top teams get stronger

American League Preview: Red Sox return to relevance

Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor AL East: Boston Red Sox Not only do the Red Sox have an excellent starting rotation, they also have a deep roster filled with guys who can hit at almost every position. Mookie Betts provides depth because he is quickly becoming an above average fielder in center, and when the inevitable Dustin Pedroia injury happens he can fill in at … Continue reading American League Preview: Red Sox return to relevance

National League Preview: Nationals enter season as favorite for pennant

Pat Higgins | Sports Editor NL East: Nationals Of all NL teams, the Nationals surely looked ahead on Opening Day at the easiest path to the postseason of any team in the league. After clinching the division just under two weeks before the end of the season, the Nats were sunk by the eventual champion in the Giants in four games in the Division Series. … Continue reading National League Preview: Nationals enter season as favorite for pennant