After finishing with the worst record in the majors in 2019 and the third-worst last year, the Detroit Tigers drastically improved in 2021. Behind controversial new managerial hire A.J. Hinch, the Tigers finished at 77-85 after losing 114 games in 2019.
The Colorado Rockies had an interesting season. There were fun moments, but fans and players alike also endured plenty of heartbreak. From blown saves to a shocking lack of moves at the trade deadline, 2021 offers a lot for the Rockies to learn from.
The New York Mets entered the 2021 season with heightened expectations. Steve Cohen came in as the team’s new owner and immediately made an impact. He traded for Francisco Lindor and locked him up. However, the season would end as the last five seasons have ended: without a playoff berth.
Everybody knew the Los Angeles Dodgers were one of the teams to watch this postseason. Now, after narrowly edging out
In a season with not many expectations for the Seattle Mariners, they shocked the world and made a major push for their first postseason trip in 20 years.
The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros face off this week in a rematch of the 2018 ALCS. Boston took that last postseason meeting, but Houston enters this one with a better 2021 record.
The two teams with the best records in all of Major League Baseball met up for a battle of heavyweights in the National League Division Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers (106-56), after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Wild Card Game, met up with the San Francisco Giants (107-55). The series did not disappoint as it went the full five games with a total barn burner coming in Game 5.
The Minnesota Twins were expected to win the AL Central this season or at least battle the Chicago White Sox for the top spot. That’s not quite how it went down. Let’s recap their season and hand out a few awards.
The Kansas City Royals finished the 2021 season slightly above expectations, at 74-88, and look to have a bright future ahead of them.
The Philadelphia Phillies had another up-and-down year, as they missed the postseason for the 10th straight season. They finished above .500 at 82-80 for the first time since losing the National League Division Series to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Over the last few weeks, the Boston Red Sox have proven many critics wrong. The offense has been on fire in the playoffs, as they have pulled off several thrilling wins. One key to their success is Kiké Hernández.
The National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers had a combined run total of nine runs in the first three games. Then in the clinching Game 4 for the Braves, the teams combined to score nine runs.
After finishing with the worst record in the majors in 2019 and the third-worst last year, the Detroit Tigers drastically improved in 2021. Behind controversial new managerial hire A.J. Hinch, the Tigers finished at 77-85 after losing 114 games in 2019.
The Colorado Rockies had an interesting season. There were fun moments, but fans and players alike also endured plenty of heartbreak. From blown saves to a shocking lack of moves at the trade deadline, 2021 offers a lot for the Rockies to learn from.
The New York Mets entered the 2021 season with heightened expectations. Steve Cohen came in as the team’s new owner and immediately made an impact. He traded for Francisco Lindor and locked him up. However, the season would end as the last five seasons have ended: without a playoff berth.
Everybody knew the Los Angeles Dodgers were one of the teams to watch this postseason. Now, after narrowly edging out the NL West champion San
In a season with not many expectations for the Seattle Mariners, they shocked the world and made a major push for their first postseason trip in 20 years.
The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros face off this week in a rematch of the 2018 ALCS. Boston took that last postseason meeting, but Houston enters this one with a better 2021 record.
The two teams with the best records in all of Major League Baseball met up for a battle of heavyweights in the National League Division Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers (106-56), after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Wild Card Game, met up with the San Francisco Giants (107-55). The series did not disappoint as it went the full five games with a total barn burner coming in Game 5.
The Minnesota Twins were expected to win the AL Central this season or at least battle the Chicago White Sox for the top spot. That’s not quite how it went down. Let’s recap their season and hand out a few awards.
The Kansas City Royals finished the 2021 season slightly above expectations, at 74-88, and look to have a bright future ahead of them.
The Philadelphia Phillies had another up-and-down year, as they missed the postseason for the 10th straight season. They finished above .500 at 82-80 for the first time since losing the National League Division Series to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Over the last few weeks, the Boston Red Sox have proven many critics wrong. The offense has been on fire in the playoffs, as they have pulled off several thrilling wins. One key to their success is Kiké Hernández.
The National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers had a combined run total of nine runs in the first three games. Then in the clinching Game 4 for the Braves, the teams combined to score nine runs.
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