Will Marlins’ Stanton keep smashing Brewers? It seems as if Milwaukee just woke up a sleeping giant, and now the rest of the National League is doomed to pay the price.
Author: Brad Burns
Nationals’ Scherzer to finally conquer Cards? Max Scherzer doesn’t usually delight in facing his hometown team. Now that Washington’s back to driving the baseball, though, the time seems ripe for a breakthrough at Busch Stadium.
Cubs, Braves return to action after rainout Even when they’re not winning on the scoreboard, the Cubs still find ways to gain the upper hand.
Pirates to continue clubbing Reds? Clint Hurdle’s Pirates won’t stop pounding the baseball. Reds manager Bryan Price, on the other hand, covets just a little of that offensive prowess.
Marlins to keep rolling in Milwaukee? Judging by Friday’s result at Miller Park, maybe Miami won’t miss Dee Gordon that much after all.
Will Cardinals’ Garcia neutralize Nationals? Washington busted out of its offensive malaise with a couple of big blasts in Friday’s series opener vs. St. Louis. How adept, though, is Dusty Baker’s club at manufacturing runs?
Can Tampa’s Bishop conquer New York demons? Lightning netminder Ben Bishop knows that he must perform better against the Islanders. What’s a Vezina Trophy finalist to do, though, when the literal wild cards of the Eastern Conference seemingly have his number?
Will Cubs sputter against Teheran, Braves? Chicago couldn’t get its vaunted offense in gear in Friday’s series opener against Atlanta – until an unexpected source stepped forward with a major clout.
Can Pirates stay hot with lumber against Reds? The Pirates are reaching historic heights at the plate. Manager Clint Hurdle hopes that sooner or later, his hurlers will push for the same standard.
Stars, Blues get underway in second round While this doesn’t represent completely foreign territory for the Stars and Blues, suffice it to say that the Western Conference semifinal stage could take some getting used to tonight.