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MLB Predictions Spring training is full swing, teams are starting to set their lineups and the predictions are being made on who will win the World Series or who will lead the League in Home runs. Well here are seven bold predictions that may change the entire league... 1. Chicago misses the playoffs  Many writers and fans are predicting the Cubs can win a second straight World Series. They have the same team returning, minus their closer Aroldis Chapman (signed with Yankees) and catcher David Ross (retired). They have…

MLB Fantasy Sleepers The term sleeper refers to someone or something unpromising or unnoticed that suddenly attains prominence or value. In the Fantasy Baseball world, we are always looking for that kind of player to add in the late rounds of our draft or to pick up at a relatively inexpensive price in our auction draft. Sometimes this can be the key to being successful in your own fantasy league. When considering a player to be on a sleeper list, you have to take into account that all leagues are formatted differently, and…

We’re just a few weeks from Opening day 2017, so it’s time to look into the crystal ball for MLB season predictions. AL East Projected Winner - Boston Red Sox 2016 record: 93-69 (first in division)The Red Sox were already a solid team before they traded for Chris Sale in the early days of the offseason. Sale will add to a rotation which already includes 2012 AL Cy Young winner David Price and defending AL Cy Young winner, Rick Porcello. Their projected starting outfielders (Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley Jr, and…

"Pitchers and Catchers report." Some of my favorite words spoken toward the end of winter's long cold days.  From the time the last pitch is thrown in the Fall Classic until the day battery mates start arriving at their respective Spring Training grounds; I eagerly await this phrase. It, of course, means the beginning of yet another baseball season.  With it comes the hope of fans for all 30 Major League teams; the promise of a new year and improved teams.For the front office, management, and the coaching staff of the…

After contending most of the 2016 season, the New York Yankees found themselves on the outside looking in, finishing five games behind the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles for the two Wild Card spots in the American League. Instead of loading up on free agents in the off-season, the Yankee brass has decided to let the young guns take the wheel.Gone are high profile players such as Carlos Beltran (traded to Texas at the deadline), Alex Rodriguez (released), Mark Teixeira (retired), Nathan Eovaldi (released) and…

NHL Award Winner Predictions As the NHL season nears its conclusion, speculation begins among enthusiasts as to who may win what major awards. Some years most awards have near-guarantees, but this year sees the race for the Art Ross, Rocket Richard, Vezina and Calder trophies have multiple deserving candidates. Art Ross Trophy The Art Ross Trophy is awarded annually to the NHL's overall points leader at season's end. If things wrapped up today, Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane would be taking home the hardware.…