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Submitted by TotalAccess on Sat, 07/02/2011 - 11:38

Milwaukee Brewers: 5 Things That Must Improve If a Postseason Run Is in Store

Brewing Trouble: Identifying 5 Things the Milwaukee Brewers Must Improve If a Playoff Run Is in Store

Less than a week ago, the scorching-hot Milwaukee Brewers were coming off a sweep of their interleague rival Minnesota Twins, and had Brewers nation (including myself) clamoring for some well-deserved respect.

Who could blame us?

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Submitted by TotalAccess on Sat, 04/23/2011 - 11:34

New York Yankees: Losing to the Pirates in 1960 Was Worse Than Being Swept

There is nothing better than winning the World Series and there is nothing worse than losing it, but despite the fact that nothing hurts more than losing the final game of the season, some World Series defeats are worse than others.

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Submitted by TotalAccess on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 22:59

1927 Yankees Vs. 1961 Yankees: Who's Better? A Position by Position Breakdown

Many consider the 1927 New York Yankees the greatest MLB team ever assembled.

Most of this credit is given to the heralded “Murderer’s Row” lineup including Hall of Fame inductees Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, and Earle Combs—though having two Hall of Fame pitchers in Herb Pennock and Waite Hoyt certainly didn’t hurt.

Others would argue for the 1961 Yankees—a star-studded roster in its own right with Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, Elston Howard, and Whitey Ford.

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Submitted by TotalAccess on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 16:56

The Craziest Teams in Baseball History and the Championship Droughts They Broke

We all know the plight of the Chicago Cubs.  They haven’t won the World Series since 1908.  That’s 103 years for those who are counting—and I bet fans on the North Side are counting every minute.

The Cubs and any other team whose long-suffering fans are craving that elusive World Series championship should take a page from the Book of Eccentrics: A story of the weirdest, most unconventional teams in baseball history, and how they brought home the title after years of futility.

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Submitted by TotalAccess on Fri, 03/25/2011 - 11:45

Uribe, DeRosa, and the San Francisco Giants Water Buffalo Defense in 2011

Henry Schulman, who covers the Giants beat for the San Francisco Chronicle, published this via Twitter last night. 
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Submitted by TotalAccess on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 16:38

San Francisco Giants: Are Tim Lincecum's Best Days Behind Him?

Tim Lincecum was the king of aces during the Giants' 2010 postseason run. 

Going head to head with the best aces in the league, he was 4-1 with a 2.43 ERA over 37 innings.

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Submitted by TotalAccess on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 00:19

MLB's October Madness: The 10 Greatest Cinderella Runs in Postseason History

March Madness is the talk of the sports world right now, and rightfully so as college basketball's annual tournament provides for some of the most memorable moments in all of sports year in and year out, most often stemming from an unexpected team making an improbable run.

While this is certainly more prevalent in college basketball, baseball has had its fair share of Cinderella teams make their own run at a title through the years.

So here is a look at the 10 greatest Cinderella runs in MLB postseason history, in honor of this March Madness season.

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Submitted by TotalAccess on Mon, 03/21/2011 - 08:22

World Series Favorites: Phillies vs. Red Sox Position by Position Breakdown

For those who fancy themselves baseball analysts, two teams have been thrown around as World Series favorites since the Hot Stove season started heating up.

With Philadelphia’s pitching making headlines and Boston’s offense creating water cooler conversation, many are hoping for an NL/AL super postseason pair up.

While anything can happen in a series, never mind during the season, let’s take a look at what team has the advantage on paper headed into April 1.

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Submitted by TotalAccess on Wed, 03/02/2011 - 21:47

New York Mets: The Top 10 Seasons

With the Mets' 50th season right around the corner, now is the perfect time to look back on the 10 most memorable seasons in Mets history.

The Mets have represented National League baseball in New York since 1962 and although the history of another New York team in the Bronx may be considerably most prestigious overall, the Mets have had their fair share of dominant years, culminating with four National League pennants and two World Series championships so far.

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Submitted by TotalAccess on Wed, 02/16/2011 - 21:47

Only a Little Drought: Five Things The Cubs Need To Happen For a World Series

Of course, we all know it has been awhile since the Chicago Cubs tasted a World Series victory, although many fans just refer to it as "Back in '08." Just to make sure you're caught up, Henry Ford produced his first Model T the same year the Cubs last won, in 1908.

What can the Cubs do to end of of the most scrutinized and devastating losing streaks in sports history? Well, there are many, but here are the five most important steps the Cubs need to take to grasp a World Series title in 2011.

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