2006 Arizona Diamondbacks Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: Rebounding from a truly disastrous 111 loss season in 2004, the Arizona Diamondbacks improved their 2005 season record to 77-85 including a final 8-2 record to finish the ...

2006 Atlanta Braves Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: Fourteen straight division titles speak volumes for the Atlanta Braves ability to field a competitive team year after year. 2005 was no different. Playing all year in a ...

2006 Baltimore Orioles Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: Prior to the All Star break the Baltimore Orioles were playing like they were destined for one of those dream seasons. On June 21, Baltimore held a two-game lead over the ...

2006 Boston Red Sox Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: After finally breaking the 86-year curse of Babe Ruth not to mention performing one of the most miraculous comebacks in baseball history vs. the Yankees, the Boston Red ...

2006 Chicago Cubs Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: With the departure of slugger Sammy Sosa, the offensive output for the Chicago Cubs has been replaced by the likes of superstars Derek Lee (.335 46 107) and Aramis Ramirez ...

2006 Chicago White Sox Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: After waiting 88 years for a World Series title, the Chicago White Sox and 2nd year Manager Ozzie Guillen entered the 2005 season on a mission. After an impressive rookie ...

2006 Cincinnati Reds Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: The biggest news for Cincinnati Reds fans in 2005 was the fact that Ken Griffey Jr.(.301 35 92) was able to play an entire season injury free for the first time in over ...

2006 Cleveland Indians Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: The Cleveland Indians were arguably the best overall team in baseball during the 2nd half of the season. The Indians remained right in the thick of the AL pennant chase ...

2006 Colorado Rockies Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: The Colorado Rookies suffered through a tough 95 loss season ending the year 15 games behind the NL West Champion San Diego Padres. The 2005 offense was led by 1st baseman ...

2006 Detroit Tigers Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: About the only good news for Detroit Tigers fans in 2005 occurred at the end of the season. In October it was announced that Jim Leyland was coming out of retirement and ...

2006 FIFA Soccer World Cup Referees About To Be Selected (Author: Aurel Radulescu)

The 2006 FIFA Soccer World Cup will be held in Germany and, with gametime approaching, the final 44 referee candidates are hoping that they will be among the selected officials chosen to preside over ...

2006 Florida Marlins Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: Most Florida Marlins fans never expected another repeat of the 1997 season when management completely gutted the World Champion Marlins but that is exactly what happened ...

2006 Houston Astros Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: For the second straight year in a row, the Houston Astros overcame a horrible start and spotty offense to capture the National League wildcard. Houston rolled past the ...

2006 Kansas City Royals Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: Ask any Royal fan and they will tell you - there just simply weren't many things for them to cheer about in 2005. In fact, the 2005 Kansas City Royals were a complete train ...

2006 Los Angeles Dodgers Preview (Author: Jack Scrafford)

2005 Overview: Led by newly signed 2nd baseman Jeff Kent (.289 29 105), the Los Angeles Dodgers posted an unimpressive 71-91 record in 2005. 1st basemen Olmedo Saenz (.263 15 63) and ...