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Cal Ripken Jr.’s Power Rankings for the National League

The National League races are almost set with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants still fighting for the West.

As Yadier Molina’s return has brought the St. Louis Cardinals back to top form, where do the top NL teams rank?

Watch as Brian Anderson and Cal Ripken Jr. discuss the National League’s top talent and who can come out on top.

Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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Cal Ripken Jr.: The Los Angeles Angels ‘May Be Peaking Too Early’

The American League races are heating up as the postseason nears.

With some teams clearly out front, where do they rank going into the playoffs?

Brian Anderson and Cal Ripken Jr. break down the American League’s top teams and where they are at right now.

Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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What Are the 2 Closest Playoff Races in the MLB?

With the final month of baseball under way, some playoff races have yet to be determined.

There are two divisions that have been fights all year long.

Cal Ripken Jr. and Brian Anderson break down which two divisions have the closest races and are full of talent.

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Biggest Surprises and Disappointments of the 2014 MLB Season

As the calendar approaches September, MLB teams have reached the three-quarter mark of the 2014 season. Due to some surprises, both good and bad, the standings might look much different than what fans expected heading into 2014.

Which teams have been the most shocking this year?

Ron Darling, Cal Ripken Jr. and Brian Anderson break down a few clubs that have exceeded or failed to meet expectations.

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Breaking Down Potential American and National League Wild Card Races

As September nears, the Wild Card races are getting down to the wire.  After a blockbuster trade deadline, there are new contenders in both the American and National League.

Who can we expect to see at the top come October?

Ron Darling, Cal Ripken Jr., and Brian Anderson give us their thoughts on these races.

Let us know who you think will be on top in the comments below.

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Winners and Losers of the MLB Trade Deadline

The 2014 MLB trade deadline was one of the most exciting days for any baseball fan.  We saw teams in the hunt get stronger as the season starts to wind down.

Who were the real winners and losers of the trade deadline?

Brian Anderson and Ron Darling break down who really came out on top on a historic day.

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MLB Teams to Make a Late Playoff Push

After some blockbuster deals at the trade deadline, some teams have put themselves in the position to make a late playoff push.

The St. Louis Cardinals made huge moves, picking up John Lackey to shore up their rotation in order to take over the NL Central.

What other teams have set themselves up to make the playoffs?

Brian Anderson and Ron Darling talk teams that made the necessary moves and who we should expect to see in the postseason.

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Ron Darling: ‘One of the Best Classes That’ll Ever Go into Cooperstown’

After years of only inducting a few players into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the 2014 class welcomes six more-than-deserving players and managers.

It seemed to be an Atlanta Braves year, as former pitchers Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux, as well as former manager Bobby Cox, enter the Hall.

Watch as Dick Stockton and Ron Darling take us through this year’s class and how it ranks among the greats.

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Were the New York Yankees’ Moves Necessary for a 2nd-Half Surge?

Nearing the All-Star break, the New York Yankees find themselves in a situation they did not expect to find themselves.  Struggling within the AL East due to injuries in their starting rotation, particularly CC Sabathia, the Yankees were expected to make moves.

With some early moves, are the Yankees on the right track?

Ernie Johnson, Cal Ripken Jr., and Ron Darling break down the Yankees’ newest acquisition and a tough decision they needed to make.

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Cal Ripken Jr. on Derek Jeter’s Final Season: ‘The Fans Get to Say Goodbye’

Derek Jeter‘s farewell season is in full swing, and every game in each city the Yankees visit becomes a little more special for the fans.

Each game becomes a spectacle as fans pour in to see Jeter play one last time.

In the video above, Cal Ripken Jr. and Ernie Johnson discuss Jeter’s final season and how it compared to Ripken’s experiences.

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