Washington Nationals

, who did we think they were? In fact, who are they? Coming off a solid sweep of the error-infested Washington Nationals, the Cubs looked indifferent and at times incoherent against the spirited,  World Series repeat-driven Philadelphia Phillies. Now I understand, it's only one game. They could still go out and take the series and end an impressive road trip at 6-1. And I hope they do, but they have inexplicably lost focus and drive at some of the most important moments in this half-season. Instead of incorporating the momentum they achieved in Washington, D.C., they laid an egg in Philadelphia.

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t we really saw this past weekend.

It was the NATIONALS!!! Going into that four-game series, the Washington Nationals were 26-61.That's THIRTY-FIVE games UNDER .500. They're terrible. This is a team still trying to find what direction they're going in, just controversially changed managers, and their only All-Star (Ryan Zimmerman) has been slumping. Now, giving the Nats their due credit, I do believe they're going to be a good team eventually. They have some pieces in place and they will have Stephen Strasburg and possibly Bryce Harper up in the next few years. They are a team that has excellent patience at the plate and some solid young players (i.e. Zimmerman, Nyjer Morgan, Garrett Mock, John Lannan). But they're NINE games behind the Cleveland Indians, the team with the second worst record in baseball. 

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With the MLB playoffs set to begin, there is a subtle difference in the air compared to start of any other postseason. In the NHL, fans can potentially look forward to a great Canadians/Bruins series that is not only exciting, but has a historical kick to it. Likewise basketball fans always have the chance to see if the Suns can finally get past the Spurs and football fans love seeing the rivalry of the Eagles Vs the City of Philadelphia when the Eagles so much as get tackled for a loss.

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It’s the annual midpoint of the baseball season, and for the brief span that is the All-Star break, all eyes are upon the Bronx. As everyone is well aware of, this campaign is the last go around for the world’s most famous, largest, and most prominent ballpark, Yankee Stadium. It seems hard to believe, and even more sacrilegious that this living legend’s days are numbered. Built in 1923 and christened by the greatest ballplayer to ever live, Babe Ruth, the cathedral of baseball will never truly be replaced. Although the Bombers will move a block to Yankee Stadium’s heir, the Mecca of America’s Pastime will still live on in our hearts. Whether you’re a diehard Yankee fan, or Yankee-hater, you still can respect the history and awe that the stadium brings. So when the All-Stars take the field Tuesday night, sit back on your couch, crack open a cold one and soak up the history of Yankee Stadium, as its final chapter is unveiled to all of us.

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What an outing today! In the first game I actually got to watch on TV for quite a while, Redding pitched what was for the most part a gem. While he tailed off a bit after I stopped watching, he threw

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First off, I find it incredibly ironic that one of the NFL's most respected players, Marvin Harrison, is in some trouble. Even though things are pointing at this time toward the fact that he's not responsible, I still find it hard to believe that he could have even gotten himself in that position in the first place.

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Congratulations! You've stumbled upon my new blog. Since I'm a student and have very little credibility when it comes to sports (just a foaming-at-the-mouth passion), you're just going to have to trust me at first.

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the occasional gopher ball, of which he is prone to serve now and then, he’ll be just fine.

Washington Nationals

Will a change of scenery help Elijah Dukes and Lastings Milledge realize their potential?

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