Brewers Have No Answers Against Yankees In Back to Back Routs

 The Milwaukee this weekend has a series with the New York Yankees and it did not end well. The Brewers suffered back to back losses to the Yankees giving up 30 runs. Is this the end of the Brewers hot start? Or is it just rough patch the Brewers must overcome. 

Everyone talked about this series as a measuring stick for the Brewers, but I looked at it in a different way, It gave the young Brewers a chance to see a veteran team with some young stars who were very good. The New York Yankees are a very good hitting team and in the off-season they improved their pitching as well.

Against a Brewers staff that has struggled at times the Yankees took batting practice in the last two games. This is a learning experience that will make the Brewers better down the road. You  will have games like this and you lose and move on from it. Pitching is a work in progress for the Brewers so there will be growing pains. 

Many fans are upset at the poor pitching performances, but it's a long season and there will be games like this as a team. The key is just improve over the season and the Brewers will be fine. There will be ups and downs, so this series does not worry me one bit.

NHL Schedule March 26, 2024

 NHL Schedule March 26, 2024

Boston at Florida   7:00pm

Philadelphia at New York Rangers   7:00pm

Carolina at Pittsburgh 7:00pm

Detroit at Washington 7:00pm

New Jersey at Toronto  7:30pm

Vegas at Nashville  8:00pm

Edmonton at Winnipeg  8:00pm

Calgary at Chicago  8:30pm

Montreal at Colorado 9:00pm

Anaheim at Seattle  10:00pm

Columbus at Arizona  10:00pm

Dallas at San Jose  10:30 pm

Will The Brewers Finish Higher Than The Predictions?

  The Milwaukee Brewers the last few years have been the model of consistency. Each year making a respectable showing many times winning the division outright. Fast forward to 2024 and it seems all the hard work the Brewers have done is now be taken granted for these days. Why is is that? Let's take a closer look at Milwaukee in 2024.

I can understand why everyone believes Milwaukee will struggling to be a team about the .500 level. They traded away Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff is gone for the season and Devin Williams will be out extended time. These are very good reasons to think Milwaukee will struggle all season long. I think it will not be as bad as people may think.

Devin Williams will be out around 3 to 4 months and then he will be back. The bullpen Milwaukee has right now should be able to hold it together until he gets back. The starting pitching is something that worries me a little. Once you get past Freddy Peralta it really gets sketchy.

There are guys who have pitched for other teams were brought in and a few young arms also will be sprinkled in as well. Milwaukee has been known to get the most out of their pitchers and 2024 won't be any different as well. As far as scoring Milwaukee has plenty of youth and veterans to add punch to the lineup. Toss in Gary Sanchez and Rhys Hoskins and the Brewers should be able to score runs.

I think Milwaukee will surprise a lot of people in 2024 and be contending again for a playoff berth or division title. Milwaukee loves winning the division, so do not count them out for that either.

Why Oakland's Win Over Kentucky Was Huge For College Basketball

 Many people think Oakland's win last night over Kentucky was just luck and the story will end in the next game. People do not realize Oakland is a very good team that earned the win as much as Kentucky didn't play well. For College Basketball Oakland was a glimpse into the future of the sport.

 Kentucky has always been a program people talked about in the elite sense, but lately they have had early exits in the NCAA Tournament. Many people  will tell you it's because they are young and inexperience which is paritally true. The other thing is College basketball is seeing a shift away from power teams and a more level playing field.

No longer is a No.1 seed given a  easy road to the Final Four. Each and every game could be there last one this is where a team like Oakland excels. Teams such as Oakland no longer have any fear in playong higher seeds. In fact, they relish the competition and the chance to eliminate a higher seed.

This is the state of college basketball these days and I kinda of like the direction it is headed. More competitive games and fun basketball to watch. Hate it or love it college basketball is very enjoyable these days.

March Madness Is Great Television For Sports Fans

 Years ago March Madness was so much different. When you created brackets you knew most №1 seeds had an excellent chance of making the Finals. Now you cannot even make that claim aymore. Even a №16 seed could upset a Top-Ranked team in this tournament.

It has become where almost anyone can win a game in this tournament. Twenty years ago that was a rare thing indeed. This has made March Madness a must see anymore. You never know now who will win or lose a game. This means even the smaller schools have a chance to win some games in the tournament.

Does this mean we will see a smaller school win this tournament soon. I do not forecast that for awhile, but we are getting closer to that point. Players are choosing smaller colleges to play for where before that was taboo. As smaller colleges start getting better players the field will even out even more.

I enjoy the more level playing field in college basketball. March Madness for me now becomes a must watch for every round. Years ago it just wasn’t that way so I’m glad for this closer then ever playing field.

Is Baker Mayfield Worth 44 Million As Bucs Quarterback?

 Baker Mayfield right now is talking with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers about a new contract. It has been reported he is seeing around 44 million a year, but I do not know that to be true or not. Let's use that number as a starting point in this article. Is Baker worth 44 million? Let's talk a little about Baker and what I think he would be worth to the Buccaneers.

You cannot start talk about money without taking into consideration the Buccaneers basically were then only team offering Mayfield a contract last year. Most teams passed on Mayfield, but the Buccaneers gave him an opportunity to be in this position. I think the Buccaneers were hoping for a hometown discount, but it looks like Mayfield's camp is not in on that kind of thinking.

The number that the Buccaneers are looking for is 22-30 million range is what I'm guessing as a good number for them. Mayfield is looking for 44 million as a starting point according to various reports. So right now they are far apart, but are still working on trying to get a deal done before Monday.

The real question is Bake Mayfield worth 44 million a year or even more. I love what baker brought to the Buccaneers on and off the field, but that number 44 million is a little high. I hope the Buccaneers do not go past 35 million with Mayfield. I have this feeling they may do that though in the long run. I look for Tampa Bay to draft a quarterback in the draft as well. What about Kyle Trask?

In college at Florida Kyle Trask threw for over 60 touchdowns and just 15 interceptions. He is talented, but the Buccaneers do not seem to trust him at all and that makes me wonder. They must not feel comfortable with him or they would not have looked towards Baker Mayfield last year. 

I guess we will see how much the Buccaneers pay Mayfield, but if they do not look for Trask to be given his chance and the Bucs draft a quarterback as well. I do think the Bucs will bite the bullet and pay Mayfield. Even if its more then they want too. Mayfield knows no matter what he will be paid by the Bucs or someone else.

Baker Mayfield Continues To Show The Buccaneers Why He Is A Franchise Quarterback

 Baker Mayfield was a No.1 pick just a few years ago and now he is trying to get back to those lofty goals. Going into the 2023 season no one really wanted him, but Tampa Bay decided to kick the tires and are glad they did. Mayfield has been worth every bit of the 4 million they were paying him. He came in and became a part of team and not a distraction. This is something he has been accused of early in his career a distraction to the team and others.

The Buccaneers have seen a more matured Baker Mayfield. He has been all about the team and not worried about himself. He has played some of the best football in his career. If you ask Buccaneer players about Baker Mayfield, you will hear nothing but good things about him. Sometimes it takes a while to mature in the NFL. Mayfield has realized his time could be running out as a starter, so he has to make the most of this one.

Baker has gotten the Buccaneers into the playoffs and just recently beat the Eagles. This week they travel to Detroit for another playoff game. Mayfield is playing with house money right now. He has nothing to lose and will play loose and free. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are playing just like their quarterback loose and free. No one gave the Buccaneers a chance this season, so each step is a win for them.

Deion Sanders And Colorado Must See TV Against Colorado State

 It seems every coach that Deion Sanders coaches against has something to say about him. This week we can add Colorado State's coach Jay Norvell to that ever-growing list. Norvell said when he talks to adults he takes off his hat and sunglasses a reference to Deion who really doesn't. This makes this game a must-watch this week that's for sure. Colorado is favored by double digits, so it will see how this all ends up in the end.

Disrespect is a word that everyone tosses around when we talk about Deion Sanders and his Colorado football team. I've lost count of coaches and players who give out bulletin board material. Sometimes it gives teams incentives, but sometimes it does not. In the end, the best team usually always wins these kinds of games. Most people will point to what the Colorado State coach said as the reason they lost the game if they lose. The bottom line is what someone says doesn't matter at game time. You still must perform on the field when it is time.

Like him or hate him Deion Sanders is good for college football. He keeps people talking about the sport and watching it as well. Anytime more people are watching the games it's a good thing. No matter who wins this game it's all good for college football.

MLB 2023 Season Preview Buckle Up The Ride Will Be Wild

 Every year it seems MLB seasons get wilder and wilder in the 2023 season promises to be just as crazy. We have the New York Yankees and the New York Mets as two of the better teams in Major League Baseball, but that does not guarantee any things these days. It seems there always is a team that comes out of left field that no one really considered and that could happen again this year.

The New York Mets are loaded this season, but can they put it all together is the question. Sometimes getting all the pieces to fit into place can take some time. The San Diego Padres are another team that has a very potent lineup that could give teams a lot of problems. Then you head over to the American League East and all of those teams are good and getting better it seems. This is why it is hard to handicap a winner in the 2023 MLB season.

Hold on to your hats this season is going to be wild. There will be plenty of drama along with good pitching and defensive gems to see. Who is standing at the end of this race is hard to predict. It will be fun and exciting to see who is left standing at the end of this journey.

George "Boomer" Scott Gets His Day In The Sun At Fenway Park On April 4th

 George "Boomer" Scott will be honored On April 4th at Fenway Park in a ceremony. I am glad to see George Scott being honored as he was one of my favorite players and more people need to know about his legacy. His son George Scott III has been keeping his dad's legacy alive and this honor is something I'm sure George Scott would have loved a lot. Many younger fans never got the chance to see George Scott and that is a shame. 

George Scott is like many former players MLB baseball sometimes forgetting about the contributions they make to the sport. George tallied 271 Home Runs and 1,051 RBI's in his Major League Career. Scott is the All-Time Red Sox leader in games played at first base, along with his 944 starts. Scott enjoyed his time with the Redsox as he started his career there and flourished. Many people remember Scott for calling his home runs taters, but he was so much more than just a home run hitter.

One of the areas George took great pride in was his ability as a defensive first baseman. George won a total of 8 Gold Gloves. At one point he won five straight Gold Gloves as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers. He even had a nickname for his glove it was called Black Beauty. Many people need to realize how good George Scott was as a player.

The Red Sox will be honoring him on April 4th, 2023 lets hope we have a packed house to honor this baseball great. His contributions will never be forgotten and now he has his day for his family and friends to celebrate his legacy.

Why Does Everyone Hate Lebron James?

 When Lebron James came into the league, he was considered the Chosen One. Before he could shoot at an NBA basket everyone was anointing him as the greatest of all time. Now those were some lofty goals to achieve and from it he took a lot of heat. The bad part it was not of his doing it was mostly press clippings that people wrote about James. Let's take a closer look at the hatred of Lebron James and why it still persists today.

Lebron James was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers and given the job to win them a championship. Everyone thought with James it would happen quickly, but it did not work out that way. James pulled his weight, but a championship eluded him earlier in his career. After some time he decided he needed to go play somewhere else and moved on to Miami. Cleveland fans took it very hard and burned his jerseys and so the hatred began. 

In Miami, he enjoyed some success winning championships, but the hatred seems to grow for him. He did not like the perception he was giving out and eventually went back to Cleveland. He was welcomed back, but not everyone was receptive to him coming back. He did finally fulfill his dream and get the Cavaliers and the City Of Cleveland a Championship. People thought he would retire as a Cavalier, but James had other ideas. He eventually decided he wanted to play for the Los Angeles Lakers so the hatred grew so more.

In Los Angeles, he has won a championship, but for the most part, it has been a struggle. LeBron James has always just wanted people to appreciate his talent and his ability on the court. The hatred just seems to grow with him and he has helped it grow as well. People never want to see their idols get passed by someone else and that is what James is trying to do. It happens in every sport and will continue to as well.

In the end, we should enjoy the time we have Lebron James and his great talent. He is a rare player that does not come along all the time. Like him or hate him you cannot dispel how talented he is and what a great basketball player he has become over the years.

Have We Seen The Last Of Tom Brady?

 Tom Brady has had a career no one ever thought he would, so you cannot blame him if he decides to walk away. After last night's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, many people think he just does not have it anymore. I'm not in that thinking at all. Tampa Bay's offense had a lot of issues and you cannot lie that all at Tom Brady's lap. Have we seen the last of Tom Brady? Let's take a closer look at what he could do in the future.

First and foremost retirement is an option as he does have a big fat contract with Fox Sports he could go to right now. I do not see Brady doing that though, as he still loves the game of football and wants to go out as a winner, not a loser. Will Brady return to the Bucs? Do not look for Brady to return to Tampa Bay as they have too many issues and he does not want to deal with them at his age.

There are a few teams that make sense for Tom Brady. He wants a team that he can help lead that is talented and ready to win a Super Bowl. He wants to be that missing piece that they need. If Brady can find the perfect fit look for Brady to play for another team before he retires. If he does get lucky enough to get to another Super Bowl I think that will be the last ride for him. He wants to go out on top and he will chase that dream until he cannot play any longer.

Brewers Going Down On The Farm

 As the Brewers baseball faithful watch, all MLB teams sign players Milwaukee sits by the wayside with their wallets zipped up tightly. If you are waiting for the Brewers to sign a big name to a big contract you might as well wait for your lottery ticket to hit as well. Milwaukee is not going to be a spender in free agency this off-season. They will be going farming in 2023 to fill out the Brewers roster.

What is farming you may ask? It’s simply relying on the Minor Leagues to fill out your roster. Milwaukee has some talent they have been grooming for the last few years. Those are the players that Milwaukee will be counting on to lead them to the playoffs in 2023. Many Brewers fans may not have heard of these players, but if they perform well Milwaukee would have made the correct decision.

Was this the right decision for Milwaukee and its fans? I guess only time will tell if it was a good decision. Good decision or bad Brewers fans should be used to ownership not spending a lot of money in free agency. Maybe this one time it will work out, but only time will tell.