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Thinking Outside the Batter's Box: Round-by-round predictions for the 2014 MLB Playoffs

The Newtonite • September 30, 2014

by Jacob Gurvis The leaves are changing color, the temperature is dropping (except for the odd 80 degree weather last weekend), and October is here. All of this means one thing: playoff baseball is upon...

Thinking Outside the Batter's Box: Five bold predictions for this season

The Newtonite • March 30, 2014

by Jacob Gurvis The 2013 Boston Red Sox were successful for many reasons. The team had depth, a dominant bullpen, and a whole lot of luck and magic on its side. Now the Sox are back to defend their title,...

From worst to first: Why the Red Sox will win it all in 2013

The Newtonite • October 22, 2013

For the first time in six years, the Boston Red Sox are back in the World Series. After winning the American League (AL) East Division and finishing with an AL best 97-65 record, the Sox have completed their worst to first turnaround. Coming off their historical collapse in September 2011 and their disastrous 69-93 2012 season, the Bearded Sox are back at the top.