Four of the six MLB divisions have teams within two games of first place. As the final quarter of the season approaches, every series become increasingly important. Here’s some of the match ups for the weekend of August 17 – 19. Note that all information is for games played through August 14.

Chicago Cubs versus Pittsburgh Pirates

The Cubs hold a two-game lead in the NL Central, while the Pirates look to close the gap in the division. Chicago holds a +24 to +15 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Pittsburgh is 4-6 over the last ten games and are  ... 

With a little less than a third of the baseball season remaining, the divisional and wild card races are heating up. Here’s some of the more interesting match ups for the weekend of August 10-12. Note that all information is for games played through August 7.

Washington Nationals versus Chicago Cubs

Washington looks to maintain within striking distance in the NL East, while the Cubs hold a small lead over the Brewers in the NL Central. Chicago holds a +21 to +16 advantage over the Nationals on the Power Ranking Indicator and both clubs are 6-4 over their last ten  ... 

As we enter the dog days of summer, the MLB races are heating up.  Here’s some of the match ups to keep an eye on this weekend. Note all information is for games played through July 24.

Los Angeles Dodgers versus Atlanta Braves

The Dodgers continue to battle the Diamondbacks in the NL West, while the Braves look to keep pace with the Phillies in the NL East. Not a surprise, the two teams are nearly identical on the oscillators. Los Angeles holds a slim +21 to +20 edge on the Power Ranking indicator and “average up” versus “average” on  ... 

With the All-Star break in the rear view mirror and numerous moves likely to be made before the trade deadline, the races will heat up. Here’s what’s in store for the weekend of July 20-22 in Major League Baseball.

St. Louis Cardinals versus Chicago Cubs

In this NL Central match up, the third place Cardinals look to chip away at the first place Cubs. Chicago has won seven of their last ten and are +26 on the Power Ranking Indicator. St. Louis is “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +10 on the Power Ranking Indicator. Neither team has  ... 

Ten Major League teams have surpassed the 50-win mark heading into the final weekend before the All-Star break. Here’s some of the better match ups to watch July 10-13.

New York Yankees versus Cleveland Indians

The Yankees look to keep pace with the Red Sox in the American League East, while the Indians are in control in the American League Central. New York holds a +27 to +21 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” status versus “average” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Third most stable team in the league, favorite/underdog status is something to pay attention to  ... 

As the MLB season has nearly reached the All-Star break, the races are heating up. Here’s some of the top match ups for the weekend of July 6 – 8.  Note that all information is for games played through July 3.

Oakland A’s versus Cleveland Indians

The A’s come in third in the AL West but are one of the hottest teams in the league, while the Indians are the only team above .500 in the weak AL Central. The A’s hold a +27 to +17 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “ice cold up” status  ... 

Inching towards the All-Star break, the Yankees and Red Sox battle at the top. In fact, they are the featured match up this weekend. Take a look at what else is on tap for June 29 to July 1 in Major League Baseball. Note that any information presented is through games played June 26.

Boston Red Sox versus New York Yankees

The Red Sox and Yankees enter with the two best records in the league. This battle is nearly a toss up. Both teams are at +26 on the Power Ranking Indicator and both “average down” on the Team Strength  ... 

As we approach the middle of the MLB season, the divisional and league races are heating up. Check out the menu for the weekend of June 22 – 24.

Note that all standings and information from the oscillators is for games played through Tuesday, June 19.

Philadelphia Phillies versus Washington Nationals

The Nationals and Phillies are part of a three-team race in the NL East. Washington is just 3-7 over their last ten, “dead” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +14 on the Power Ranking Indicator. The Phillies are 6-4 over that span and are “burning hot” and +25 on  ... 

Over half of the 30 MLB teams have a winning record over 40 percent through the regular season. Here’s some of what’s in store for the weekend of June 15 – 17.

Minnesota Twins versus Cleveland Indians

In this AL Central battle, the first place Indians host the third place Twins. Cleveland holds a +22 to +5 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “average up” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Minnesota is the 10th most unstable team according to the Team Strength Oscillator. Only two of the six scheduled starters this weekend are in the  ... 

With about a month before the annual MLB All-Star Game, the divisional and wild card races are starting to take shape. Here’s what’s in store for the weekend of June 8 -10.

Note that all information is for games played through June 5.

Milwaukee Brewers versus Philadelphia Phillies

The Brewers come in with the best record in the National League, while the Phillies try to keep pace with the Braves and Nationals in the NL East. Milwaukee is +25 on the Power Ranking Indicator and “average up” on the Team Strength Oscillator. This compares to +16 and “ice cold down”  ... 

The MLB season has reached the one-third mark and the divisional races are heating up. As we head into the month before the All-Star break, here are some intriguing match ups for June 1 – 3.

Note that all information is for games played through May 28.

New York Yankees versus Baltimore Orioles

The Yankees are battling the Red Sox for top spot in the AL East, while the Orioles are bringing up the rear in the division. The Yankees are a +26 to 0 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “average” to “ice cold  down” on the Team  ... 

As we head into the final weekend of May, the MLB season is certainly in full swing. Here’s some of the more intriguing match ups for May 25-27. Note all information is for games played through Tuesday, May 22.

Los Angeles Angels versus New York Yankees

The Angles enter this series in the middle of the pack in the AL West, while the Yankees are battling the Red Sox for honors in the AL East. The Angels are +10 on the Power Ranking Indicator compared to +29 for the Yankees. Similarly, the Yankees are “burning hot” on the Team Strength  ... 

The Major League Baseball season has reached the quarter point. Numerous tight races are developing. Here’s what’s in store for the weekend of May 18 – 20.

Los Angles Dodgers versus Washington Nationals

The Dodgers continue to struggle to stay out of the basement in the NL West, while the Nationals are battling the Phillies and Braves for honors in the NL East. On opposite ends of the spectrum, Washington is +23 on the Power Ranking Indicator, while Los Angeles is +2. Furthermore, the Nationals are “burning hot” versus “dead” on the Team Strength Oscillator. On Friday, Ross Stripling goes  ... 

With the MLB season 20 percent over, the jockeying for position in the standings begins. Check out what’s in store for the weekend of May 11-13.

Note that any standings, statistics or information from the oscillators is for games played through May 8.

Oakland A’s versus  New York Yankees

The A’s are fourth in the AL West, while the Yankees have won seven straight and are tied with Boston in the AL East.  Oakland is at +19 on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator, while the Yankees are +29 and also “burning hot”. New  ...