Teen Sports Report

The sports world--through the eyes of a 19 year-old

Early Impressions of the 2020-2021 NBA Season

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Reactions to the Trade Deadline

Reactions to the Trade Deadline

Now that the dust has REALLY settled (couldn’t be so sure with only one deadline this year), we can finally take a look at what all went down on July 31st (and a few goings on in the preceding weeks). Basically what I’m trying to say is trades happened, and they happened fast, so let’s put on our thinking caps and expertly analyze some of them. Since I have some dignity, I will be going in strict chronological order. Sorry for the delayed post here, I ran down a bit of a rabb

Under-appreciated seasons in the MLB

Under-appreciated seasons in the MLB

Every year in every sport, there are players who put together really nice, though unfortunately unnoticed, seasons. They may be unnoticed for a range of reasons: the player is young, they haven’t been in the Majors or on their current team for very long, coming into the season they weren't expected to perform, they play for a small market team, etc. As a small-time guy, I feel it my responsibility, ney, my DUTY, to report upon these unsung heroes and shine light on their exce

A look back at some of the MLB's early season trends

A look back at some of the MLB's early season trends

About 20 games into this baseball season, I took a look at six teams who were either severely outperforming or underperforming on their expectations for the year and decided whether those trends were likely to continue. 40 games into the future and with a much clearer view of how the MLB is shaking out, let’s revisit those teams and see how they’ve since played, as well as once again predict whether they can sustain their current level (or even improve upon it). Boston Red So

A look at the MLB's Divisions

A look at the MLB's Divisions

As of today, we are just a smidgen past the first third of the MLB season, and what an exciting one it has been. Capped off recently by a month of May that featured outrageous offense (most home runs ever in any month in MLB history), baseball is in full swing and divisions are starting to shape up (some as expected, others...we’re not sure). With that being said, let’s take a look at which team is in the best position (AS OF RIGHT NOW) to win their respective division. AL Ea

Looking at early season MLB performances

Looking at early season MLB performances

Are the Red Sox currently suffering from a World Series hangover? Many in the media would lead you to believe so, as would Boston’s 7-13 record (good for last in the AL East). And while they don't have much of a bullpen, they bring nearly an identical copy of last year’s champions into the 2019 season, showing this slow start is probably nothing more than precisely that. Boston is not the only team to surprise, however, in the early going, so let’s take a look at which teams

2019 MLB Preview

2019 MLB Preview

It’s that time of year again, where fly balls and fungoes abound and a tiny cohort of unsigned stars hang out in Florida waiting to get $20 million above market. That’s right, the MLB season has begun, and baseball fans such as myself couldn't be happier. Now although some games have passed, every team is still statistically in the Postseason hunt, so let’s take a look at the 2019 season for each MLB squad and either affirm that ambition or crush some dreams. Cue random order

Extensions for MLB Stars

Extensions for MLB Stars

MLB free agency is normally seen as a huge opportunity for stars to cash out (Bryce and Manny), but the trend of the week in the MLB has been numerous clubs extending their star players’ contracts. Well, the trend of this calendar year I guess; it all started at the end of January when the Kansas City Royals extended star utility man Whit Merrifield to a 4 yr/$16.25 million contract (I know it doesn’t seem like star money but the man can play). Since then, we have seen a hand

Antonio Brown, the clown

Antonio Brown, the clown

Since when did players get to decide where they were getting traded, or if they were going to be traded at all? This issue seemed to really gain traction in the NBA when, two years ago, Paul George told Indiana he was guaranteed to leave them in free agency, forcing the Pacers to trade George before he could hit the open market (though I must say the trade worked out handsomely for both sides). Then Kyrie Irving had enough of LeBron James. Then Kawhi Leonard pulled a George o

Potential turnaround teams in the MLB

Potential turnaround teams in the MLB

With the addition of Bryce Harper, many are pegging Philadelphia as the new favorites in the NL East (remember they also got J.T. Realmuto earlier this offseason AND Jean the Hit Machine Segura). Of course, Manny Machado signed with his own version of a losing team, albeit one that lost far more often and easily than the Phillies last year, but nevertheless improvement is expected in San Diego. So while some notable free agents remain unsigned (Dallas Keuchel, Craig Kimbrel,

Here's to another horrific MLB offseason

Here's to another horrific MLB offseason

Here is a list of some of the more prominent free agents still unsigned as we approach the first week of Spring Training: Bryce Harper Manny Machado Craig Kimbrel Dallas Keuchel Mike Moustakas Jose Iglesias Marwin Gonzalez Adam Jones Carlos Gonzalez Evan Gattis Gio Gonzalez Tyler Clippard Josh Harrison Bartolo Colon And in addition to those names, there are 75 other players yet to ink a deal, many of them coming off solid seasons that built upon already solid careers. Of cour

The NFL Pro Bowl has gotten it right

The NFL Pro Bowl has gotten it right

For decades, the NFL Pro Bowl was quite arguably the most pointless sporting event in the world, featuring a cavalcade of athletes depressed after being eliminated from the playoffs and a level of play outmatched by Week Four of the Preseason. However, the League has done well to spice things up in recent years. They went the way of the NBA in 2014, voting to go to an unconferenced format at the request of the NFLPA in order to keep players engaged and interested in the game

One team from each division in the MLB that could shake things up

One team from each division in the MLB that could shake things up

Trades and signings in the MLB offseason have started to gain some traction here, and there have been some surprisingly active (and dormant) teams so far. Let’s look at one team from each division that can shake things up come 2019. AL East Tampa Bay Rays: Shrouded by the Oakland Athletics’ magical 97-win campaign, the Rays actually compiled 90 wins of their own last season. It may seem as if they have been rebuilding, what with trades of Corey Dickerson, Chris Archer, Evan L

What each MLB team should focus on this offseason

What each MLB team should focus on this offseason

A few preliminary moves have been made so far this offseason in the MLB, but we all know things don’t really start to heat up until December. With the month of giving upon us, let’s take a look at each team and what their top priority regarding their roster should be between now and February 21st. Boston Red Sox: Don’t change anything When you win 108 games on your way to a World Series, you really want to keep the roster turnover to a minimum. They did a great job quickly re

MLB Award Winners

MLB Award Winners

Since this will most likely be my last post before the Postseason kicks off, I would like to run over my picks for all the awards in the MLB this season, including a possible revision to my earlier NL MVP pick. There may be some caveats in here, as the NL field is yet to be set, but for the most part each of these guys has (in my eyes) earned their hardware. MVP NL: Christian Yelich He’s had one of the best second halves in MLB history and it has propelled the Brewers right i

Who is the NL MVP?

Who is the NL MVP?

The AL MVP is sure to go to J.D Martinez, a man who will finish the season about as close as you can get to the Triple Crown without winning it. But what about the NL MVP? There has been a large group of players from the Senior Circuit who have certainly helped their respective teams, but which of them has done the most? This has been an evolving debate as the season has progressed, and with only two weeks left before the Postseason I’d like to make each player’s case. Freddi

The Last month of the MLB season

The Last month of the MLB season

As of today, there is exactly one month left in the MLB season. As teams enter the stretch run, those in playoff position look to maintain their leads while those on the outside try to make one more push for the Postseason. Let’s take a look at each team with a shot to make the Postseason, starting with the American League. Boston Red Sox They are not only the best team by far this season, they may be one of the best of all time. Though the Sox are no longer on pace to match

An argument against electronic strike zones

An argument against electronic strike zones

A quick food-for-thought article here. A few years ago, anyone who watched baseball would hem and haw for days on end about how replay needed to be integrated into the MLB. Nowadays, the popular rallying cry seems to be electronic strike zones and/or umpires. But don’t these fans see how wrong that is? Baseball is a sport heavily defined by tradition, and while that repels many would-be followers, it is also what makes the sport what it is. Sure, replay has its uses and has o

A Look at the two worst teams in the MLB

A Look at the two worst teams in the MLB

Sometimes, the race for the best record in the MLB is matched in excitement by the race for the worst. Just kidding. The Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals (who, mind you, are only three years off of back-to-back World Series appearances) have played some of the worst baseball in this league’s history. The Orioles are on pace to lose 114 games, more than their division-rival and MLB-best Boston Red Sox are on pace to win. The Royals are only slightly better; they ar

The MLB Divisional Frontrunners

The MLB Divisional Frontrunners

Now that the Trade Deadline has come and gone, we can safely assume that most trades have been made. With that in mind, here’s a quick post on who the division favorites are as we come down the home stretch in the MLB season. AL East The Red Sox answered all questions with their four game sweep of the division rival Yankees earlier this month, as they are now on pace to have a shot at the 2001 Mariners’ single-season wins record (116). AL Central Hmm, let me think here….any o

A post right before the MLB Trade Deadline

A post right before the MLB Trade Deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline is a mere four days away and the trades have already been rolling in. These avid acquisitions were kicked off when two days after the All Star Game the Dodgers won the Manny Machado sweepstakes and they have not stopped since. I don’t want to box myself in on this post so I’m just going to visit each contender and see what they’ve done/where they stand/what they should do/etc. (warning: use of the word “contender” is subjective) Boston Red Sox The Red S

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