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2020 MLB Regular Season Predictions

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Posted on July 24, 2020 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

2020 is certainly going to be a historic season and not just because of the effects the pandemic has and will have on baseball. With just 60 games to play, intra-geographical division play, the universal DH rule, and a 16 team playoff bracket, the World Series is just as much in reach for a underdog like the Reds, a cinderella up and coming team like the White Sox, or a clear cut favorite like the Dodgers. Despite baseball not requiring a few superstars on the roster to win a championship like other major sports, usually the playoff bracket consists mostly Continue reading 2020 MLB Regular Season Predictions→

Post April Regular Season Predictions

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

NL West Los Angeles Dodgers (94-68) Colorado Rockies (92-70) San Diego Padres (81-81) San Francisco Giants (77-85) Arizona D-Backs (70-92) NL Central St Louis Cardinals (97-65) Chicago Cubs (91-71) Milwaukee Brewers (89-73) Cincinnati Reds (81-81) Pittsburg Pirates (75-87) NL East Washington Nationals (90-72) Atlanta Braves (88-74) Philadelphia Phillies (87-75) New York Mets (78-84) Miami Marlins (60-102) NL Playoff Bracket -Wild Card: Cubs at Rockies; winner plays Cardinals -Nats vs Dodgers AL West Houston Astros (100-62) LA Angels (81-81) Oakland A’s (77-89) Seattle Mariners (72-90) Texas Rangers (58-104) AL Central Cleveland Indians (88-74) Minnesota Twins (87-75) Chicago White Sox (73-89) Kansas Continue reading Post April Regular Season Predictions→

My 2019 Hall of Fame Ballot and the Trends

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Johnny Lumsden — 1 Comment ↓

The Hall of Fame voting for major league baseball seems to be shifting towards different trends every year. The most recent and talked about trend has been the public unveiling of ballots. This has certainly affected the results more and more over the years. 2019 showed the affect of this trend the most it ever has, as Mariano Rivera, rightfully so, became the first Hall of Famer to receive 100% of the votes on the first ballot. Although there have been Hall of Famers before whom are also deserving of this prestigious honor, the more publicity of the ballots finally Continue reading My 2019 Hall of Fame Ballot and the Trends→

2018 World Series Prediction

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Johnny Lumsden — 2 Comments ↓

New York Yankees (89-73) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (95-67) 4-1 Dodgers: Despite having a shutdown bullpen and a deep roster, the Dodgers have a more talented deep roster and a manager who is ready to get his team a championship trophy. Severino in Dodger stadium on the mound for the World Series vs Clayton Kershaw in game 1 will certainly set the tone for the Dodgers after a convincing victory over Severino. As the Yankees will enter the World Series on momentum of great talent, the Dodgers will enter it on a full season of dominance and confidence on their Continue reading 2018 World Series Prediction→