MLB playoffs heat up as teams set sights on the World Series

By: Paul Fritschner ~Staff Writer~ As the days get shorter and the chill in the air becomes more pronounced, the Major League Baseball postseason begins to heat up. The playoff gauntlet is chock-full of storylines as the final four teams make their run for the Commissioner’s Trophy. The first and most prominent storyline is the Chicago Cubs ‘and their quest for that elusive World Series championship. Their maladies have been discussed at length, their playoff woes written about for the past century. Many are convinced this is the year the North-Siders finally dispel the curses of the billy goat and … Continue reading MLB playoffs heat up as teams set sights on the World Series

MLB playoff picture still unclear

By: Paul Fritschner ~Staff Writer~ There’s a certain sense of excitement coursing through the veins of the people on the North Side of Chicago this year. Their Chicago Cubs, mired in a World Series drought that has rendered them ring-less since 1908, are on the verge of clinching the best record in baseball this year. Propelled by young star Kris Bryant, Cubs fans believe this is the year they will overcome the numerous “curses” and “jinxes,” such as the Billy Goat and Steve Bartman, both of which have haunted the team throughout their history. However, it is an even year, … Continue reading MLB playoff picture still unclear

Opinion: With flips and tips, MLB playoffs hit full swing

By: Paul Fritschner ~Staff Writer~ The leaves are beginning to change colors, the air is crisp and college basketball is right around the corner, which means it’s just about time to commence the Fall Classic. The postseason in baseball is drastically different from the regular season. While a team goes through a 162 game grind leading up to October, the playoffs consist of short series that generally hinge on a team simply getting hot at the right time. This year’s playoffs have been unlike those in recent memory. The Toronto Blue Jays, back for the first time in 22 years, … Continue reading Opinion: With flips and tips, MLB playoffs hit full swing