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Brewers Sweep Yankees In Another Gritty Performance

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Sun, 10 May 2026 23:20:08 +0000

This weekend the New York Yankees came to town, and the Milwaukee Brewers showed a gritty performance in a sweep of the Yankees. Last season Milwaukee got trounced in New York by the Yankees power and pitching, but this time it was the Brewers pitching and timely hitting that was the difference.

Milwaukee has not been at full strength for much of the season but are slowly getting some of their players back at just the right time. Many people write of the Brewers every year, but they keep battling and slowly moving up the standings.

I always tell people that the Brewers will be in the thick of the race because they do have very good pitching and gritty never say die hitters. When most teams give up Milwaukee feels they can come back against anyone. They proved that this weekend against the New York Yankees.

The Brewers realize it's a marathon and not a short race. As long as the Brewers can stay healthy, they will be looking to make the playoffs once again.

Spring Training Games March 17, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:22:55 +0000

MLB Schedule March 17, 2026

Twins

Preseason

1:05 PM

Phillies

Astros

Preseason

1:05 PM

Pirates

Orioles

Preseason

1:05 PM

Tigers

Yankees

Preseason

1:05 PM

Rays

Braves

Preseason

1:05 PM

Red Sox

Cardinals

Preseason

1:05 PM

Nationals

Mets

Preseason

1:10 PM

Marlins

Athletics

Preseason

4:05 PM

White Sox

Mariners

Preseason

4:10 PM

Rockies

Padres

Preseason

4:10 PM

Mariners

Guardians

Preseason

9:05 PM

Reds

Angels

Preseason

9:05 PM

Cubs

Dodgers

Preseason

9:05 PM

Royals

World Baseball Classic A Lesson In Why You Never Leave It To An Umpire

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:17:38 +0000

I’ve been sitting thinking about umpiring in the World Baseball Classic, and it seems they have

missed a few calls. Many people are blaming the umpire for the reason the Dominican Republic

lost to Team USA. Let’s take a closer look at the game and umpiring in general.

As a player and coach in baseball and softball, I can tell you that an umpire has a very thankless job. Most of the time, they do get it right, but they are human, and mistakes will be made. This is where a player must not let this happen. As a coach, I would tell my players never to let it come down to a final strike. When you leave it in the umpire's hands, you have to accept the outcome of it.

My advice for players has always been do not let an umpire call you out. If it's close, I’d rather have you swing than leave it to chance. Players might often think it’s a ball, but leaving it to the umpire is very risky. The Dominican Republic left it to the umpire, and that was a mistake, and unfortunately for them, it cost them.

Spring Training Schedule February 25, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:54:00 +0000

⚾ Cactus League Games (Arizona) — Afternoon Start Times

Colorado Rockies @ Chicago Cubs — 1:05 PM (Sloan Park)
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Arizona Diamondbacks — 1:10 PM (Salt River Fields at Talking Stick)
San Francisco Giants @ Milwaukee Brewers — 1:10 PM (American Family Fields of Phoenix)
Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago White Sox — 1:05 PM (Camelback Ranch-Glendale)
Los Angeles Angels @ San Diego Padres — 1:10 PM (Peoria Sports Complex)
Seattle Mariners @ Kansas City Royals — 1:05 PM (Surprise Stadium)
Texas Rangers @ Cleveland Guardians — 1:05 PM (Goodyear Ballpark)

⚾ Grapefruit League Games (Florida) — Afternoon & Evening

(Approx times based on typical scheduling; all are spring training games)

Detroit Tigers (ss) @ Philadelphia Phillies — 1:05 PM (BayCare Ballpark)
Boston Red Sox @ Minnesota Twins — 1:05 PM (Hammond Stadium)
Toronto Blue Jays @ Detroit Tigers (ss) — 1:05 PM (Joker Marchant Stadium)
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves — 1:05 PM (CoolToday Park)
Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles — 1:05 PM (Ed Smith Stadium)
Houston Astros @ Miami Marlins — 1:10 PM (Roger Dean Stadium)
St. Louis Cardinals @ New York Mets — 1:10 PM (Clover Park)
Washington Nationals @ New York Yankees — 6:35 PM (Steinbrenner Field)

Spring Training Scores February 24, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:36:00 +0000

Notable Spring Training Scores — Feb 24 2026

Pirates 16, Red Sox 7 — Pittsburgh scored early and often, with Konnor Griffin homering twice in the win.

Yankees 8, Blue Jays 7 — New York edged Toronto in a close matchup.

Braves 8, Tigers 1 — Atlanta cruised to a comfortable victory.

Orioles 10, Twins 5 — Baltimore piled on offense in their spring training win.

Rays 12, Twins (second club) 1 — Tampa Bay dominated in this Cactus League game.

Marlins 6, Phillies 1 — Miami secured a solid spring victory.

Brewers 10, Athletics 0 — Milwaukee’s offense exploded in a blowout.

Diamondbacks 6, Rangers 4 — Arizona topped Texas in Surprise, AZ.

Cubs 6, Padres 5 — Chicago narrowly defeated San Diego.

Giants 4, Angels 1 — San Francisco beat an Angels squad.

White Sox vs. Mariners — Chicago outlasted Seattle in a high-scoring game.

Reds 5, Royals 4 — Cincinnati won on a walk-off.

Astros 6, Mets 6 (Tie) — Houston and New York finished even in their spring matchup.

Dodgers 11, Guardians 3 — Los Angeles scored big against Cleveland.

Spring Training Games February 24, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:43:00 +0000

Cactus League (Arizona – early-season spring training)

Padres @ Cubs — at Sloan Park, Mesa, AZ (Spring Training)
Giants @ Angels — at Tempe Diablo Stadium, Tempe, AZ Spring training game
Brewers @ Athletics — at Hohokam Stadium, Mesa, AZ
Angels @ Rockies — at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale, AZ
Guardians @ Dodgers — at Camelback Ranch-Glendale, AZ
White Sox @ Mariners — at Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, AZ
Royals @ Reds — at Goodyear Ballpark, Goodyear, AZ

Grapefruit League (Florida – early-season spring training)

Braves vs. Tigers — CoolToday Park, Venice, FL
Mets vs. Astros — Clover Park, Port Saint Lucie, FL
Blue Jays vs. Yankees — TD Ballpark, Dunedin, FL
Twins vs. Orioles (split-squad) — Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers, FL
Rays vs. Twins (split-squad) — Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, FL
Marlins vs. Phillies — Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter, FL
Texas Rangers vs. Diamondbacks — Surprise Stadium, Surprise, AZ (Note: some sources list this as a Cactus League game on the same day)
Nationals vs. Cardinals — Cacti Park of The Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, FL (evening game)

Games typically start in the 1:05–1:10 PM local time range for most spring training matchups on Feb 24.

MLB Sring Training Scores February 23, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:37:00 +0000

Spring Training Results — Feb 23, 2026

Early / Afternoon Games

Boston Red Sox 1, Tampa Bay Rays 2
New York Yankees 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 2
Minnesota Twins 3, Detroit Tigers 0
Atlanta Braves 10, Baltimore Orioles 7
Miami Marlins 4, St. Louis Cardinals 5
New York Mets 4, Toronto Blue Jays 3

Cactus & Grapefruit League Afternoon / Evening

Arizona Diamondbacks 5, Cleveland Guardians 9
Chicago Cubs 3, Kansas City Royals 2
Oakland Athletics 2, San Francisco Giants 6
Seattle Mariners 0, Los Angeles Dodgers 3
Chicago White Sox 4, Colorado Rockies 5
Texas Rangers 6, Los Angeles Angels 0
Milwaukee Brewers 5, San Diego Padres 7
Philadelphia Phillies 5, Washington Nationals 5 (tie)

Brewers Again Predicted By Many To Be Average, But Will They Be That Bad

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:16:00 +0000

Over the last few years, everyone has a prediction for the Milwaukee Brewers, and most are doom and gloom. Now, this off-season is no exception, as the Brewers traded away their ace pitcher, Freddy Peralta, for some high-rated prospects. This is the third year in a row the Brewers have moved some of their top players, and they continue to make the playoffs. Is this the season the Brewers will struggle with all the new pieces in place?

Milwaukee doesn't really care about the outside noise; they focus every year on making the World Series. Now the band-aid approach they take maynot be what people approve of, but year after year they continue to make the playoffs and play exciting baseball. Making the World Series is their goal, but the reality is that they have never had enough talent to make it to that spot.

With the uber-talented Dodgers in the way, it looks like that won't be possible again. It doesn't mean the approach ownership is taking is horrible, just won't get it done in my opinion. The only way I see this working is if everything falls in place for the Brewers for this method to work. With that said I do think they will be competitive again this season.

Milwaukee has some good live pitching arms and some talented young players in the lineup. Love them or hate them, they are going to compete at a high level under manager Pat Murphy.

MLB Spring Training Schedule February 23, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:20:00 +0000

Here’s a Major League Baseball Spring Training schedule for Monday, February 23, 2026 (preseason games):

⚾ MLB Spring Training Games — Monday, February 23, 2026

All times approximate (typically 1:05 p.m.–1:10 p.m. local start times) for most games.

Grapefruit League (Florida)

New York Mets vs. Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark — ~1:07 p.m. ET
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox at Charlotte Sports Park — ~1:05 p.m. ET
Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins at Publix Field — ~1:05 p.m. ET
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium — ~1:05 p.m. ET

Cactus League (Arizona)

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Seattle Mariners at Camelback Ranch — ~1:05 p.m. MT/Arizona time
Oakland Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium — ~1:05 p.m. MT/Arizona time
Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago Cubs at Surprise Stadium — ~1:05 p.m. MT/Arizona time
Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers at Tempe Diablo Stadium — ~1:10 p.m. MT/Arizona time
San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Peoria Stadium — ~1:10 p.m. MT/Arizona time
Chicago White Sox vs. Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields — ~1:10 p.m. MT/Arizona time

Other League Matchups

Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays also plays in Florida (Grapefruit League) — ~1:05 p.m. ET

USA Hockey Stuns Canada In Overtime To Win Gold Medal

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:33:00 +0000

When the Olympics started, no one thought Team USA could medal except maybe themselves, but the doubt fueled them. Each and every game seems like them against the world, and I think they relished the underdog role. After the smoke cleared, Team USA came away with a hard-fought 2-1 victory in overtime and became the Gold Medal champions.

Through all the adversity Team USA went through, they persevered and became champions. This is one of the best Gold Medal games I've seen in a very long time. Props need to go to Team Canada as well. They fought hard and never gave up. Both teams should be very proud of the effort given today.

This is what Olympic Hockey is all about: two teams battling to the end. Just think in four more years, we could see the same two teams again. No one can complain about this hockey tournament, as we got to see high-caliber hockey play.

Spring Training Schedule February 22, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:35:00 +0000

Grapefruit League (Florida)

Detroit Tigers @ Baltimore Orioles — 1:05 PM (Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FL)
Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals — 1:05 PM (Cacti Park of The Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, FL)
New York Yankees vs. New York Mets — 1:05 PM (George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL)
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates — 1:05 PM (BayCare Ballpark, Clearwater, FL)
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Tampa Bay Rays — 1:05 PM (LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL)
Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals — 1:10 PM (Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter, FL)

Cactus League (Arizona)

San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs — 1:05 PM (Scottsdale Stadium, Scottsdale, AZ)
Cincinnati Reds vs. Seattle Mariners — 1:05 PM (Goodyear Ballpark, Goodyear, AZ)
Texas Rangers vs. Colorado Rockies — 1:05 PM (Surprise Stadium, Surprise, AZ)
Oakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians — 1:05 PM (Hohokam Park, Mesa, AZ)
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Angels — 1:10 PM (Salt River Fields, Scottsdale, AZ)
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Kansas City Royals — 1:10 PM (American Family Fields of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ)
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers — 1:10 PM (Peoria Stadium, Peoria, AZ)

MLB Spring Training Schedule February 20, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0000

MLB baseball will be back very shortly. Nothing do I enjoy more than watching MLB spring training games. One of the best things for me is being able to watch players who are new or veterans trying to make a club. The competition is something that brings the best out of people. This Friday we will finally get to check some games out. I cannot wait to watch a few.

Fri, Feb 20

Fri, Feb 20

Pre-Season

Padres

Mariners

3:10 PM

Fri, Feb 20

Pre-Season

Golden Gophers

Twins

6:05 PM

MLB Spring Training Schedule February 23, 2025

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:03:00 +0000

MLB Spring Training Schedule For February 23, 2025.

Tigers

Yankees

Today

1:05 PM

Orioles

Phillies

Today

1:05 PM

Twins

Pirates

Today

1:05 PM

Astros

Cardinals

Today

1:05 PM

Blue Jays

Red Sox

Today

1:05 PM

Rays

Braves

Today

1:05 PM

Mets

Nationals

Today

1:05 PM

Marlins

Mets

Today

1:10 PM

Rockies

Athletics

Today

3:05 PM

Angels

Guardians

Today

3:05 PM

Reds

Giants

Today

3:05 PM

Padres

Dodgers

Today

3:05 PM

White Sox

Royals

Today

3:05 PM

Rangers

Cubs

Today

3:05 PM

Brewers

Rockies

Today

3:10 PM

Diamondbacks

Mariners

Today

3:10 PM

MLB Schedule February 22, 2025

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:36:00 +0000

MLB Spring Training Schedule February 22, 2025.

Enjoy your favorite team and catch some great baseball action close to you if your in Arizona or Florida. Baseball is back enjoy every pitch.

Spring Training Schedule February 22, 2025

Nationals

Astros

Today

1:05 PM

Phillies

Tigers

Today

1:05 PM

Red Sox

Rays

Today

1:05 PM

Braves

Twins

Today

1:05 PM

Pirates

Orioles

Today

1:05 PM

Yankees

Blue Jays

Today

1:07 PM

Astros

Mets

Today

1:10 PM

Cardinals

Marlins

Today

1:10 PM

Giants

Rangers

Today

3:05 PM

Royals

Dodgers

Today

3:05 PM

Guardians

Reds

Today

3:05 PM

White Sox

Cubs

Today

3:05 PM

Athletics

Padres

Today

3:10 PM

Reds

Brewers

Today

3:10 PM

Mariners

Angels

Today

3:10 PM

Diamondbacks

Rockies

Today

3:10 PM

Canada Stops USA In Overtime But Hockey Fans The Real Winners.

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:27:00 +0000

Team Canada got revenge on Team USA with a 3-2 win in overtime to claim the title and celebrate as the big winner in this tournament. The 4 Nations Face-Off was some of the best hockey I have seen in a very long time. All the games were very enjoyable to watch no matter the country you were rooting for in this classic tournament.

The real winners in this tournament were fans of hockey who got treated to some of the best hockey in the world. Many times when you have these kinds of tournaments the best players do not play or even try. This was the totally opposite where the top players showed up and showed out game after game.

One of the changes I would like to see is more countries represented in this tournament. There are so many great players that represent other countries that were not there and that is a shame. By getting more countries involved you will have even more interest in this tournament and the sport of hockey.

I really have no complaints about this tournament except too short and not enough teams. Once other countries get involved this could grow so big it will make hockey a sport that everyone wants to see and play as well. Well done tournament and props to everyone involved in this great spectacle.

Browns fire OC Ken Dorsey, OL coach Andy Dickerson According To Sources

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 14:24:00 +0000

The Cleveland Browns have fired OL Coach Andy Dickerson and OC Ken Dorsey, moves that did not surprise anyone. This season the Browns have been downright pathetic on offense and you could see this coming game after game. The real question is will this change anything at all.

The Cleveland Browns have so many deep-rooted problems that firing one or two guys will not solve them. From the outside looking in, the Browns are not very talented at all. Drafting has been a real issue with this team. When they get good players, they do not seem to be able to develop them. Those players leave and become successful elsewhere. A prime example is Baker Mayfield.

Cleveland has a lot more house cleaning to do in my opinion. They are in need of some quality coaches and players and quickly. Looking at next year's schedule it is going to be tough for them. They need to address the quarterback room and they could use a good running back. If Cleveland keeps running out the same players and system as this year the same results will happen.

Let's hope Cleveland takes their time and make some smart decisions in the off-season and not just do nothing. The Browns fans deserve better than what happened this season. Myles Garrett said it best this season was worse than the 0-16 season.

Will The Brewers Keep Or Move on From Christian Yelich

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 23:20:00 +0000

Christian Yelich is a baseball player you can’t help but root for year after year. The problem, it seems, is that he cannot stay healthy no matter how hard he tries. When the Brewers got him and he became an MVP, everything seemed to be going right for him. Injuries, though, derail the promising hopes and dreams of Yelich and the Brewers.

Over the last few years, he has struggled with various ailments, and recently, his ailing back has been an issue. He has never returned to his MVP form. In 2024, though, he was putting together an excellent season before the back problems again ended it for him.

The Brewers organization has a tough decision ahead in 2025. Do they give him another year? Or do they trade him away before he gets hurt again? His salary is very high and the Brewers are always looking to save money. He plays the outfield which the Brewers have deep stock through their farm system.

I think Milwaukee will decide on the all-star break. If he is struggling I think there is a good chance they trade him away. It will save them money and they will get something for him. I’m hoping he retires a Brewer, but I just don’t see it.

We Will See If Baker Mayfield Was Worth The Money This Sunday Against Atlanta

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:54:00 +0000

This past Monday Night was very costly for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they lost both wideouts Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Evans should be back in a few weeks, but Godwin will be gone for the season it looks like right now. Tampa Bay has a tough three-game stretch ahead with Atlanta, Kansas City, and San Francisco. Losing their top two receivers hurts, but the next man-up mentality will need to occur.

When the Buccaneers signed Baker Mayfield to an extension, we will find out if he was worth the money. Mayfield will get a chance to lead the Buccaneers without two of their biggest stars, so a lot of pressure will be on his shoulders. Buccaneer fans will be able to see if he can handle it and if he should be rewarded another contract in the future.

Mayfield is going to have to trust the players he has left on offense. No more Godwin or Evans to rely on any longer. The running game that has come to life recently will need be used even more in games. Taking some of the pressure off of Baker Mayfield is also very important. You can't expect Mayfield to do it all, but he cannot throw interceptions or turn the ball over.

This game is huge for the Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield. They have already lost to Atlanta and cannot afford another letdown. Divisional games are always tight and this one will probably be the same way as the last one that went overtime.

What's Wrong With The Cleveland Browns?

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:16:00 +0000

Another week and another loss by the hapless Cleveland Browns. Cleveland has not played well all season and is at the bottom of many different offensive and defensive categories. What's wrong with the Cleveland Browns? Let's take a closer look at the problems that Cleveland is facing right now.

Many people want to toss it at the feet of Deshaun Watson, but reality is it's not all his fault. Yes, at times he has not played well, other times he has been failed by players around him. Many dropped balls, and a patchwork offensive line has not helped. When he gets the offense going it seems penalties crop up to hurt this team.

Defensively, the Cleveland Browns are missing too many easy tackles and some players like Myles Garrett are playing hurt. Last season this was a Top 5 defense, but they are far from that right now. Pentalies and missed assignments continue to plague this team on a weekly basis. That hasn't been fixed in the last four weeks and I don't know if it will ever get fixed.

Even the kicking game has failed the Browns on different occasions. Coaching has also been a problem for the Cleveland Browns. This is a team that are not together and everyone is playing for themselves and not each other. Until they become one team and quit pointing fingers at each other it will not get fixed anytime soon.

Cleveland fans deserve better, but like they say it's never fun to be a Browns fan and I guess they maybe right.

Ty Cobb Was He Really That Good

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:41:00 +0000

Over the years I’ve heard many legendary stories about the man named Ty Cobb. Most people have an opinion of him some good, some bad, but the one thing you cannot deny is how good he happens to be. Most people consider Cobb as one of the greatest as his accomplishments in baseball speak for themselves.

Cobb started playing baseball early even though his dad was not happy with Cobb’s choice. He wanted Ty to go to college and study to become very successful. For Cobb he was not the greatest student, so he knew he had to find something else to do.

In the beginning, Ty struggle to find his footing in the Big Leagues. Over time though he improved and kept working on his craft. During his major league career he grew a reputation of a guy that people, fans and other players hated. Most people will tell you Cobb was a complicated man that loved baseball and just wanted to win.

During his career some stats really stand out to you. Cobb had over 11,000 at-bats and only struck out 680 times that's a crazy stat. Most people acknowledge that Cobb maybe the greatest hitter to play the game of baseball. Ty Cobb in his career had an .366 lifetime average. That is a stat that is just hard to believe.

He also was a 12-time batting champ along with an MVP award as well. No matter if you respected Cobb or not you cannot deny his ability to play the game of baseball. Cobb may not have been the most friendly player, but he definitely cared about winning every game he played.

Brewers VS Dodgers Was A Fun Series

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:50:00 +0000

Many people were wondering what we would learn about the Milwaukee Brewers as they took on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Milwaukee. Over the years in the regular season The Brewers have always played the Dodgers tough. Milwaukee lost the first two games of the series, but hung in and won the last two games for a split.

This series saw these two different divisional leaders battle hard. Both teams are loaded with talent, but the Dodgers lineup is tough to deal with everyday. From top to bottom they have some of the best hitters in baseball. There is no easy out in their lineup and you must pitch carefully to each batter. If not you can find yourself down a lot of runs quickly.

Milwaukee has pieced together their pitching staff this year, but the bullpen has been one of the better ones in baseball. With Devin Williams back and healthy Milwaukee’s bullpen has become even better. So, what did Brewers fans learn from this series?

If your a Brewers fan like me, you learned that Milwaukee will never quit playing or give up against anyone. Down two games in the series they could have gotten swept, but the battled every game in this series. Earning a spilt is huge for the Brewers and will help them later when the playoffs get here.

Make no mistake the Dodgers are one of the best teams in baseball, but a split gives the Brewers some confidence against them in the future. Series like this don’t mean alot right now, but in the bigger picture wins like this can only grow your confidence. Only time will tell what impact this series has had on them. As Brewers fans we will take a spilt with the Dodgers any day of the week.

Team USA Contines To Flex Their Muscle As They Add Another Gold Medal In Basketball

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:24:00 +0000

Everyone thought Team USA would win Gold in Men's Basketball and that is exactly what they did. France fought hard throughout the game, but fell short by a score of 98-87. Stephen Curry tossed in 24 points to help Team USA capture the Gold. Without Curry Team USA maynot had won Gold.

In the last two games Curry tossed in 60 points. Lebron James was named MVP which he deserved. Love him or hate him James gave one of his best efforts ever. He played all of his roles perfect. From leader to coach James was there for every player on the team.

Steve Kerr is another whole different story. As coach of Team USA he has taken a lot of heat for his rotations in games. What people do not get is with all that talent not everyone will play as much as they want. It's the nature of the beast.

Team USA won the gold medal so hopefully Steve Kerr won't take as much heat. The gap is closing between the USA and the world in basketball. Right now though Team USA is still at the top of the mountain.

Aaron Judge In A Class By Himself In 2024

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:08:00 +0000

No matter how you look at it Aaron Judge this season is a lock for the MVP in the American League. The only way he is not winning it is if he gets injured. He has amassed 41 home runs and over 100 RBI's already this season.

This season I have been able to catch some Yankees game and what Judge is doing is very impressive. He is approaching Barry Bonds type numbers this season. Teams are starting to get afraid of him so they are walking him intentionally, so they won't have to pitch to him. That's probably the best compliment you can give any player.

The New York Yankees will go as far as Aaron Judge can take them, but he will need help. As great as Judge has played this season he will need others to step up in the lineup. If that doesn't happen teams will continue to pitch around him just like they did Barry Bonds.

Aaron Judge will continue his torrid streak, but I don't know if it will be enough to get the Yankees a pennant. Judge wants more then home runs and MVP's he wants to win championships. Every year the window closes more so he knows he needs to get them now before it's too late.

MLB Schedule July, 28, 2024

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 16:02:00 +0000

Today's Schedule should be another fun one to watch. With the Olympics in full force many off these games will be fun to watch along side the Olympics.

July 28, 2024 MLB Schedule

Cincinnati vs Tampa Bay at 11:35 am

San Diego vs Baltimore at 1;35 pm

Cleveland vs Philadelphia at 1:35 pm

Texas vs Toronto at 1:37 pm

Minnesota vs Detroit at 1:40 pm

Atlanta vs New York Mets at 1:40 pm

Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City at 2:10pm

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston at 2:10 pm

Seattle vs Chicago White Sox at 2:10 pm

Miami vs Milwaukee at 2:10 pm

Washington vs St. Louis at 2:15 pm

Colorado vs San Francisco at 4:05 pm

Oakland vs Los Angeles Angels at 4:07 pm

Pittsburgh vs Arizona at 4:10 pm

New York Yankees vs Boston at 7:10 pm

Why Did The Yankees Trade For Jazz Chisholm?

noreply@blogger.com (Kenneth Watkins) — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 01:42:00 +0000

The Yankees made a splash on the trade market, but for many not exactly the splash they wanted. New York sent some prospects to the Marlins for outfielder Jazz Chisholm which to many people was a shock. For me it wasn't really a shock as the Yankees had a plan in this trade. Let's take a look at why the Yankees traded for Chisholm.

Now there are probably many reasons the Yankees did, but here is my first impressions of why they made the trade. Right now the Yankees are relying on Aaron Judge and Juan Soto for most of there offense. Chisholm is a Micky Rivers type player. I don't think he is as good as Rivers was, but both players very similar. They both play the outfield with good speed and can get you hits when you need it or a stolen base.

Jazz Chisholm should fit in well with the Yankees lineup and they can give Soto and Judge a break from outfield play as well. Rest down the stretch will be important for playoff teams. Many people will hate this trade, but I think the Yankees did it to help Soto and Judge out. Only time will tell if it was a good trade or a bust.