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Toronto Blue Jays Have Bright Future With Prospects Vlad Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette
The Toronto Blue Jays have had several productive seasons in the past few years, advancing to an ALCS in 2015 and losing in the division series in 2016. Last year, though, was a disappointment for Toronto, failing to make the postseason. One thing they have lacked in past years is talent that the Jays have drafted and brought up through their minor league system. But now there is Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette.
By Quinn Allen8 years ago in Unbalanced
Most Unbelievable NHL Stanley Cup Comebacks
Hockey is one of the most intense and thrilling sports out there, but have a ton of screaming fans cheering for their favorite team. The sport is just as popular as any other professional sport like football and baseball. And it's definitely among the more underrated sports. As for their finals, things can get pretty extreme—especially when the two teams are actual rivals.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Unbalanced
The NHL's Flawed MVP Voting System
NHL.com recently released their votes for MVP of the league, as the 2017-18 regular season is nearing its end. The top three vote-getters are Nikita Kucherov from the Tampa Bay Lightning, Evgeni Malkin from the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Patrice Bergeron from the Boston Bruins. While all three of these players are tremendous and are having incredible season's for their respective teams, are they the three that should really be leading the pack? The short answer is: no, no they don't. Let's take a look at why this is and which players should be the frontrunners.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Unbalanced
Twins Preview
Last year, the Minnesota Twins shocked Major League Baseball with a historical turnaround and a run to the American League Wildcard Game. The Twins went from being the worst team in baseball with over 100 losses to an 85 win season and a playoff berth. However, the Twins were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round by the New York Yankees, another surprising team. With Opening Day less than a month away, it is a good time to look at this year's Minnesota Twins.
By Wesley Franklin8 years ago in Unbalanced
Which Teams Will Reach the Postseason?
With the NHL starting to move towards its inevitable climactic end to the regular season, now seems like a good time to really dig into what teams will, and won't, make the final cut into the postseason race to the Stanley Cup.
By Alex Kemp8 years ago in Unbalanced
Biggest Contracts in NBA History
Professional sports involves a lot of dedication and team-building. You can't buy that kind of passion, but if you take a look at the business end of things, it's clear you can definitely incentivize top athletes to put their everything into the game.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Unbalanced
We Surrender
Even if John Lennon's infamous "Lost Weekend" (which lasted nearly a year and half) was as miserable for him as it was for the fans of the NY Rangers, watching this past month's back to back drubbings was a confirmation of a team without a spine, a plan or a heart. At least Lennon had some fun. He also produced some of the best solo music of his career in that period. This lost weekend for the Rangers produced none of what Lennon's lost weekend produced.
By Steve Komito8 years ago in Unbalanced
Should I Let My Kid Play Football at a Young Age?
Yes.... to go ahead and answer your questions and address your fears and concerns of your child playing football at a young age; it is possible to have a safe, enjoyable, and learning experience without any major injuries. As adults, we have to understand that when anyone is playing any kind of sport, or really anyone, they the potential to suffer injuries. The best thing we can do and parents can do for their child is preparing for it.
By Jarrod Foster8 years ago in Unbalanced
Shohei Ohtani Has a Brighter Future on the Mound
Shohei Ohtani is a franchise-changing player. Tons of Major league clubs were bidding for the Japanese star, with the LA Angels eventually signing Ohtani. Major League Baseball hasn't seen a two-way star like Ohtani in ages. In fact, Babe Ruth was the last successful one to master his art on the mound and at the plate. It's a dicey topic. When you play 162 games in a season, and you have a guy who can bring it on the mound but also rake at the plate, how are you going to get him into the lineup on a consistent basis? Since Ohtani ended up on an American League team, he does have the possibility to DH. Ohtani hit very well in the Nippon Professional Baseball League in Japan, compiling a .286/.358/.500 slash across five seasons for the Nippon Ham Fighters, hitting 48 homers in that span with 166 RBI's. His biggest season at the dish was in 2016 when he hit .322 with 22 bombs.
By Quinn Allen8 years ago in Unbalanced
The NCAA Problem
If the news out of Arizona regarding basketball coach Sean Miller surprised you this weekend, you haven’t been paying attention. College athletics are magnificent in their awesome camaraderie and regarded as a cornerstone of the American College experience. They are also magnificent in their malignant corruption and a model of antiquity in a modern world. While you’d like to believe that the heart of the NCAA has good intentions, after 2018, it may be hard to continue convincing people of that.
By Patrick O'Neill8 years ago in Unbalanced
Why Your Sports Team's Loss Is Bad for You
This might be considered a character flaw, but I'll admit it. My mood depends mightily on the successes (or failures) of the University of North Carolina's sports teams. During the fall, I'm elated when the Tar Heel football team wins on Saturdays. In the winter, I'm crushed when Carolina's basketball team drops a game that ought to have been a victory (especially when the Heels lose to the despised Duke Blue Devils). Finally, as temperatures rise and college baseball season progresses, my hopes of another trip to Omaha's College World Series are aroused. Perhaps I shouldn't allow 19-year-olds to determine my emotional well-being, but that's not likely to change any time soon.
By Mike Ferry8 years ago in Unbalanced
Prep to Pro
Mike Krzyzewski made headlines in early November of 2017 when talking about the current one and done rule and how it impacts student athletes. “I would totally be for kids being able [to go to the NBA], and have always been in favor of kids being able to go right to the pros. And not putting any restrictions on them as to how long they have to stay. I think that’s not right.” Strong words from a man that has built his program as of late off one and done talent. Coach K is a one and done coach now and the institution of the rule has forced the blue bloods around college basketball to play ball. Whether or not the rule is good for college basketball is irrelevant. The issue is and should always be the kids first.
By Kyle Jordan Ferguson8 years ago in Unbalanced
