2014 MLB National TV Schedule

Here is the 2014 MLB National TV Schedule with times, channels, and announcers.

March 23rd- Dodgers vs Diamondbacks- (Australia) 4AM; MLBN: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ian Chappell
March 23rd- Dodgers vs Diamondbacks- (Australia) 10PM; MLBN: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ian Chappell
March 30th- Dodgers vs Padres- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Schulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
March 31st- Cubs vs Pirates- 1PM; ESPN: Sean McDonaugh, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
March 31st- Red Sox vs Orioles- 3PM; ESPN2: Dave O'Brien, Rick Sutcliffe, Eric Wedge, Pedro Gomez
March 31st- Cardinals vs Reds- 4PM; ESPN: Dan Schulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
March 31st- Rockies vs Marlins- 7PM; ESPN2: Steve Levy, Eduardo Perez
March 31st- Mariners vs Angels- 10PM; ESPN2: Jon Sciambi, Doug Glanville
April 2nd- Phillies vs Rangers- 8PM; ESPN2: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
April 4th- Brewers vs Red Sox- 2PM; MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Katt, Sam Ryan
April 5th- Twins vs Indians- 1PM; FOX1: Thom Brennaman, Eric Karros
April 5th- Giants vs Dodgers- 4PM; FOX1: Joe Buck, Harry Reynolds, Tom Verducci
April 6th- Giants vs Dodgers- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Schulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
April 7th- Rangers vs Red Sox- 7PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
April 8th- Red vs Cardinals- 8:15PM; FOX1: Thom Brennaman & Eric Karros
April 9th- Astros vs Blue Jays- 7PM; ESPN2: Adnan Virk, Eduardo Perez
April 10th- Red Sox vs Yankees- 7PM; MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
April 12th- Red Sox vs Yankees- 1PM; FOX1: Kenny Albert, Tom Verducci
April 13th- Red Sox vs Yankees- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Schulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
April 14th- Braves vs Phillies- 7PM; ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
April 14th- Athletics vs Angels- 10PM; ESPN: Karl Ravech, Rick Sutcliffe, Pedro Gomez
April 17th- Cardinals vs Nationals- 7PM; MLBN: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Sam Ryan
April 19th- Angels vs Tigers- 1PM; FOX1: Kenny Albert, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal
April 19th- Diamondbacks vs Dodgers- 8PM; FOX1: Steve Berthiaume, Bob Brenly
April 20th- Orioles vs Red Sox- 7PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
April 21st-  Orioles vs Red Sox- 11AM; MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
April 21st- Reds vs Pirates- 7PM- ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
April 22nd- Yankees vs Red Sox- 7PM; MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
April 23rd- Yankees vs Red Sox- 7PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Aaron Boone, Rick Sutcliffe, Pedro Gomez, Buster Olney
April 26th- Angels vs Yankees- 1PM; FOX1: Kenny Albert, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal
April 26th- Pirates vs Cardinals- 4PM; FOX1: Justin Kutcher, C.J. Nitkowski
April 27th- Angels vs Yankees- 8PM; ESPN: ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
April 28th- Athletics vs Rangers- 8PM; ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
April 29th- Mariners vs Yankees- 7PM; MLBN:  Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Sam Ryan
April 30th- Rays vs Red Sox- 7PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Pedro Gomez (Rained out)
May 3rd- Cardinals vs Cubs- 1PM;  FS1: Eric Collins, Preston Wilson
May 3rd- Tigers vs Royals- 7PM; FS1: Justin Kutcher, Eric Karros
May 4th- Cardinals vs Cubs- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
May 5th- Cardinals vs Braves- 7PM; ESPN: Sean McDonough, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
May 7th- Cubs vs White Sox- 8PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville, Pedro Gomez
May 10th- Giants vs Dodgers- 4PM; FS1: Joe Buck, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal
May 10th- Indians vs Rays- 7PM; FS1: Justin Kutcher, Brian Anderson
May 11th- Cardinals vs Pirates- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
May 12th- Cubs vs Cardinals- 8PM; ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
May 14th- Yankees vs Mets- 7PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Aaron Boone, Doug Glanville
May 15th- Padres vs Reds- 12:35PM; FS1: Thom Brennaman & Eric Karros
May 17th- Pirates vs Yankees- 4PM; FS1: Matt Vasgersian & Tom Verducci
May 18th- Tigers vs Red Sox- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
May 19th- Tigers vs Indians- 7PM; ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
May 21st- Dodgers vs Mets- 7PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville, Pedro Gomez
May 22nd- Nationals vs Pirates- 7PM; MLBN: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
May 24th- Rangers vs Tigers- 4PM; FS1: Joe Buck, Harry Reynolds, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal
May 24th- Royals vs Angels- 7:15PM; FOX: Matt Vasgersian, Eric Karros
May 24th- Nationals vs Pirates- 7:15PM; FOX: Justin Kutcher & F.P. Santangelo
May 24th- Cardinals vs Reds- 7:15PM; FOX: Thom Brennaman & Gabe Kapler
May 25th- Cardinals vs Reds- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
May 26th- Red Sox vs Braves- 1PM; ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
May 26th- Yankees vs Cardinals- 4:15PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
May 27th- Red Sox vs Braves- 7PM; ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
May 27th- Reds vs Dodgers- 10PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Mark Mulder, Pedro Gomez
May 30th- Orioles vs Astros- 8PM; MLBN: Matt Vasgersian, Harold Reynolds, Sam Ryan
May 31st- Braves vs Marlins- 4PM; FS1: Rich Waltz & C.J. Nitkowski
May 31st- Rays vs Red Sox- 7:15PM; FOX: Joe Buck, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal
May 31st- Pirates vs Dodgers- 7:15PM; FOX: Justin Kutcher & Eric Karros
June 1st- Pirates vs Dodgers- 8PM; ESPN: Karl Ravech, Barry Larkin, Aaron Boone, Mark Mulder, Eric Wedge, Doug Glanville, Buster Olney
June 2nd- Royals vs Cardinals- 8PM; ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
June 4th- Athletics vs Yankees- 7PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Pedro Gomez
June 7th- Indians vs Rangers- 4:05PM; FS1: Justin Kutcher & Marc McLemore
June 7th- Yankees vs Royals- 7:15PM; FOX: Matt Vasgersian & Eric Karros
June 7th- Athletics vs Orioles- 7:15PM; FOX: Gary Thorne & Bill Ripken
June 7th- Red Sox vs Tigers- 7:15PM; FOX: Joe Buck, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal
June 8th- Red Sox vs Tigers- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
June 9th- Dodgers vs Reds- 7PM; ESPN: Dave O'Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
June 11th- Red Sox vs Orioles- 7PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
June 14th- Twins vs Tigers- 4PM; FS1: Eric Collins & Jack Morris
June 14th- Angels vs Braves- 7:15PM; FOX: Justin Kutcher & Eric Karros
June 14th- Reds vs Brewers- 7:15PM; FOX: Thom Brennaman & C.J. Nitkowski
June 14th- Nationals vs Cardinals- 7:15PM; FOX: Kenny Albert, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal
June 15th- Angels vs Braves- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
June 16th- Mets vs Cardinals- 8PM; ESPN: Dave O'Brien, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
June 18th- Angels vs Indians- 7PM; ESPN2: Adnan Virk & Rick Sutcliffe (Rained out)
June 19th- Braves vs Nationals- 7PM; MLBN: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
June 21st- Pirates vs Cubs- 7:15PM; FOX: Thom Brennaman & CJ Nitowski
June 21st- Braves vs Nationals- 7:15PM; FOX: Joe Buck, Harry Reynolds, Tom Verducci
June 21st- Tigers vs Indians- 7:15PM; FOX: Kenny Albert & Cliff Floyd
June 21st- Rangers vs Angels- 10PM; FS1: Justin Kutcher & Eric Karros
June 22nd- Rangers vs Angels- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
June 23rd- Nationals vs Brewers- 8PM; ESPN2: Sean McDonaugh, Mark Mulder, Tim Kurkjian
June 24th- Tigers vs Rangers- 8PM; MLBN: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Sam Ryan
June 25th- Tigers vs Rangers- 8PM; ESPN2: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Pedro Gomez
June 27th- Red Sox vs Yankees- 7PM; MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
June 28th- Twins vs Rangers- 4PM; FS1: Justin Kutcher & Bert Blyleven
June 28th- Nationals vs Cubs- 7:15PM; FOX: Kenny Albert & F.P. Santangelo
June 28th- Red Sox vs Yankees- 7:15PM; FOX: Joe Buck, Harry Reynolds, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal
June 28th- Cardinals vs Dodgers- 7:15PM; FOX: Thom Brennaman & Eric Karros
June 28th- Braves vs Phillies- 7:15PM; FOX: Tom McCarthy & Mark DeRosa
June 29th- Red Sox vs Yankees- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
June 30th- Rays vs Yankees- 7PM; ESPN: Dave O'Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
July 2nd- Cubs vs Red Sox- 7PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
July 4th- Yankees vs Twins- 3PM; ESPN2: Steve Levy, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
July 4th- Rays vs Tigers- 7PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
July 5th- Diamondbacks vs Braves- 4PM; FS1: Justin Kutcher & CJ Nitkowski
July 5th- Rangers vs Mets- 7:15PM; FOX: Kenny Albert & Cliff Floyd
July 5th- Giants vs Padres- 7:15PM; FOX: Matt Vasgersian & Eric Karros
July 5th- Orioles vs Red Sox- 7:15PM; FOX: Joe Buck, Harold Reynolds, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal
July 6th- Yankees vs Twins- 2PM; TBS: Ernie Johnson, Ron Darling, Cal Ripken
July 6th- Rays vs Tigers- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
July 7th- Yankees vs Indians- 7PM; ESPN: Dave O'Brien & Barry Larkin
July 9th- Pirates vs Cardinals- 8PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
July 11th- Cardinals vs Brewers- 8PM; MLBN: Bob Costas & Bob Uecker
July 12th- Cardinals vs Brewers- 4PM; FS1: Brian Anderson & Gabe Kapler
July 12th- Nationals vs Phillies- 7:15PM; FOX: Kenny Albert & FP Santangelo
July 12th- Pirates vs Reds- 7:15PM; FOX: Thom Brennaman & Cliff Floyd
July 12th- Angels vs Rangers- 7:15PM; FOX: Joe Buck, Tom Verducci, Harold Reynolds, Ken Rosenthal
July 13th- Cardinals vs Brewers- 2PM; TBS: Ernie Johnson & Ron Darlin
July 13th- Yankees vs Orioles- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
July 15th- All Star Game- 8PM; FOX: Joe Buck, Tom Verducci, Harold Reynolds, Ken Rosenthal, Erin Andrews
July 18th- Dodgers vs Cardinals- 8:15PM; MLBN: Bob Costas, Tom Verducci, Sam Ryan
July 19th- Dodgers vs Cardinals- 4PM; FS1: Kenny Albert & Eric Karros
July 19th- Indians vs Tigers- 7PM; FS1: Justin Kutcher & Mark DeRosa
July 20th- Royals vs Red Sox- 1:30PM; TBS: Brian Anderson & Cal Ripken
July 20th- Dodgers vs Cardinals- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
July 21st- Rangers vs Yankees- 7PM; ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
July 23rd- Giants vs Phillies- 7PM; ESPN: Steve Levy, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
July 25th- Blue Jays vs Yankees- 7PM; MLBN: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
July 26th- Nationals vs Reds- 4PM; FS1: Kenny Albert & CJ Nitkowski
July 26th- Indians vs Royals- 7PM; FS1: Justin Kutcher & Rex Hudler
July 27th- Dodgers vs Giants- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
July 28th- Blue Jays vs Red Sox- 7PM; ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
July 29th- Yankees vs Rangers- 8PM; FS1: Joe Buck & Tom Verducci
July 30th- Angels vs Orioles- 7PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
August 2nd- Yankees vs Red Sox- 4PM; FS1: Joe Buck, Harry Reynolds, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal
August 3rd- Angels vs Rays- 1:40PM; TBS: Brian Anderson & Ron Darling
August 3rd- Yankees vs Red Sox- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
August 4th- Tigers vs Yankees- 7PM; ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
August 6th- Red Sox vs Cardinals- 8:15PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
August 8th- Cardinals vs Orioles- 7PM; MLBM: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
August 9th- Indians vs Yankees- 1PM; FS1: Kenny Albert & Eric Karros
August 9th- Cardinals vs Orioles- 4PM; FS1: Joe Davis, Bill Ripken, Ken Rosenthal
August 10th- Dodgers vs Brewers- 2PM; TBS: Brian Anderson, Ron Darling, Cal Ripken Jr
August 10th- Nationals vs Braves- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
August 11th- Dodgers vs Braves- 7PM; ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
August 12th- Dodgers vs Braves- 7PM; MLBN: Jim Kaat, John Smoltz, Sam Ryan
August 13th- Yankees vs Orioles- 7PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
August 16th- Yankees vs Rays- 4PM; FS1: Joe Davis & CJ Nitkowski
August 16th- Padres vs Cardinals- 7:15PM; FS1: Eric Collins & Mark Grant
August 17th- Mariners vs Tigers- 1PM; TBS: Ernie Johnson & Ron Darling
August 17th- Athletics vs Braves- 8PM; ESPN: Dave O'Brien, John Kruk, Doug Glanville
August 19th- Reds vs Cardinals- 8:15PM; MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
August 20th- Angels vs Red Sox- 7PM; ESPN2: Dave O’Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
August 20th- Padres vs Dodgers- 10PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
August 23rd- Giants vs Nationals- 4PM; FS1: Kenny Albert, Eric Karros, Ken Rosenthal
August 23rd- Braves vs Reds- 7PM; FS1: Thom Brennaman, Harold Reynolds, Tom Verducci
August 24th- Giants vs Nationals- 1:30PM; TBS: Ernie Johnson & Ron Darling
August 24th- Angels vs Athletics- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
August 25th- Yankees vs Royals- 7PM; ESPN: Dave O'Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
August 26th- Twins vs Royals- 8PM; FS1: Steve Physioc & Bert Blyleven
August 27th- Yankees vs Tigers- 7PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
August 30th- Reds vs Pirates- 4PM; FS1: Kenny Albert, Sean Casey, Ken Rosenthal
August 31st- Tigers vs White Sox- 2:10PM; TBS: Brian Anderson & Cal Ripken
August 31st- Indians vs Royals- 8PM; ESPN2: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
September 1st- Phillies vs Braves- 1PM; ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Rick Sutcliffe, Tim Kurkjian
September 1st- Tigers vs Indians- 4PM; ESPN: Steve Levy & Eduardo Perez
September 3rd- Red Sox vs Yankees- 7PM; ESPN: Dave O’Brien, Rick Sutcliffe, Tim Kurkjian
September 3rd- Diamondbacks vs Padres- 10PM; ESPN: Pedro Gomez & Mark Mulder
September 6th- Orioles vs Rays- 1PM; FOX: Gary Thorne, Brian Anderson, Ken Rosenthal
September 6th- Giants vs Tigers- 1PM; FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Jon Morosi
September 6th- Royals vs Yankees- 4PM; FS1: Darron Sutton & Tom Verducci
September 7th- Royals vs Yankees- 1PM; TBS: Ernie Johnson & Ron Darling
September 7th- Giants vs Tigers- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
September 10th- Royals vs Tigers- 7PM; ESPN: Dave O'Brien, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
September 10th- Diamondbacks vs Giants- 10PM; ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Pedro Gomez
September 13th- Braves vs Rangers- 1PM; FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Jon Morosi
September 13th- Yankees vs Orioles- 1PM; FOX: Gary Thorne, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal
September 13th- Padres vs Diamondbacks- 8PM; FS1: Justin Kutcher & Mark Grant
September 14th- Indians vs Tigers- 1PM; TBS: Brian Anderson & Cal Ripken
September 14th- Yankees vs Orioles- 8PM; ESPN: Dan Shulman, John Kruk, Buster Olney
September 16th- Brewers vs Cardinals- 8:15PM; ESPN:
September 17th- Nationals vs Braves- 7PM; ESPN:
September 17th- Mariners vs Angels- 10PM; ESPN:
September 19th- Tigers vs Royals- 8PM; ESPN2:
September 20th- Tigers vs Royals- 1PM; FOX:
September 20th- Dodgers vs Cubs- 1PM; FOX:
September 20th- Red Sox vs Orioles- 7PM; FOX:
September 20th- Reds vs Cardinals- 7:15PM; FOX:
September 21st- Tigers vs Royals- 2PM; TBS:
September 21st- Reds vs Cardinals- 8PM; ESPN:
September 27th- Yankees vs Red Sox- TBA; FOX:
September 27th- Pirates vs Reds- 4PM; FOX:

2014 MLB Predictions (pt. 2)

Here are some random BOLD predictions for the 2014 MLB season

1. Joe Nathan wins the American League Rolaids Relief Man Award
2. Craig Krimbel wins the National League Rolaids Relief Man Award
3. Yasiel Puig will bat under .240 in the month of April
4. Paul Goldschmidt and Mark Trumbo combine for over 70 home runs
5. Alfonso Soriano, Mark Teixeira, and Brian McCann combine for over 75 home runs
6. Jeff Samardzija gets traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for a prospect
7. Chris Davis hits less than 35 home runs
8. Robinson Cano will have his worst season of his career and hit less than 25 home runs
9. Jacoby Ellsbury, Billy Hamilton, and Elvis Andrus will have more than 50 stolen based
10. Your 2014 no-hitters: Clayton Kershaw, Michael Wacha, Jordan Zimmerman, Yu Darvish, Chris Sale, Anibal Sanchez, Jose Fernandez, Homer Bailey, and Sonny Gray
11. No managers will be fired in season
12. Adam Dunn gets traded to an AL East team
13. Dustin Pedroia will have the best season of his career and will bat over .300
14. Rays hold onto David Price the whole season
15. Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and Anibal Sanchez combine for over 50 wins
16. Eric Hosmer hits over .295 and hits over 30 home runs
17. Ricky Nolasco and Phil Hughes combine for less than 21 wins
18. Freddie Freeman hits over .292 with over 25 home runs and 100 RBI's
19. Jarrod Saltalamaachia hits under .265 with less than 25 home runs
20. Curtis Granderson hits less than 25 home runs
21. Stephen Strausburg, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmerman, and Doug Fister combine for over 60 wins
22. Ryan Braun hits under .280, but hits more than 30 home runs
23. Padres hold onto Chase Headley the whole season
24. Phillies trade some of their aging stars to contenders for young prospects
25. White Sox will surprise people the first month of the season led by Jose Abreu and Chris Sale

2014 MLB Predictions

Here are all of my 2014 MLB Predictions. Division winners, wild cards, World Series, awards, and more!

*Wild Card

AL East

1. Boston Red Sox (95-67): Most of the people from the defending champs return for another year. Their biggest priority this offseason was to bring back Mike Napoli and they sure did. I like what Gardy Seizmore is doing this spring so far and he should have a nice impact on this team. I love Xander Boegarts and the expectations are very high for him. I don't think replacing Jarrod Saltalamaachia with AJ Pierzynski is a bad move at all. The starting pitching and bullpen is solid so that shouldn't be an issue. So, expect another division title with this bunch once again.

2. New York Yankees (92-70)*: The clear cut winners of the offseason were the Yankees. Yes, they lost Robinson Cano and Mariano Rivera retired, I love all the big additions they made this offseason. Brian McCann will make a huge impact not only behind the plate but in the lineup as well. Jacoby Ellsbury is an excellent lead off hitter and if he stays healthy, he should be great. Carlos Beltran is not only going to have an impact on the field with his hitting but in the locker room too. Masahiro Tanaka only makes the starting rotation better. Derek Jeter's retirement tour will be even better than Rivera's. Don't forget that Alex Rodriguez isn't playing this season so there shouldn't be any problems whatsoever. Expect them to grab the first wild card spot.

3. Tampa Bay Rays (90-72)*: The Rays made some underrated offseason moves that not a lot of people are talking about. They upgraded at catcher with Ryan Hanigan and at closer with Grant Balfour. I think Evan Longoria has a big season especially with Wil Myers batting behind him. Their strength is clearly pitching and that's what makes them so successful. Their bullpen should be much
better now as well. I don't think Jeremy Hillickson's injury is a big deal because of how good their rotation is. Expect them to grab the second wild card spot.

4. Baltimore Orioles (84-78): Even with the signings of Ubaldo Jiminez and Nelson Cruz, I don't see the O's making the playoffs this season. Don't get me wrong, this is a decent team but other teams in the American League have made more significant improvements. I'm just not sold on their bullpen and the back end of their rotation. Their offense is outstanding but I do not like that Manny Machado suffered a set back and that's a huge blow. Expect Chris Davis to take a step back but for Adam Jones to have a great season.

5. Toronto Blue Jays (75-87): So much for all that hype last March, huh? While many picked this team to win, they failed to meet expectations, big time. Their pitching is not great, the offense is solid with Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion and it would not shock me if they make a trade at the deadline for pitching. There is no way they finish higher than 5th.

AL Central

1. Detroit Tigers (96-66): The Tigers are clearly the best team in this division and they are also the best team in the American League. Despite trading Doug Fister, the pitching staff is still outstanding with Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and Anibal Sanchez in there and by the way, it wouldn't shock me if any of those three won the Cy-Young award. They improved their bullpen by signing Joe Nathan and I love that move. Yes they traded Prince Fielder but Ian Kinsler is a nice pick up. Expect big numbers for Miguel Cabrera again and a division crown too.

2. Kansas City Royals (86-76): The Royals made some nice offseason moves and this is the trendy pick for who will be "that team" like the 2013 Pirates. I like the Norichika Aoki and Omar Infante pick ups and the rest of the offense is underrated. James Shields is in a contract year so I'm expecting a big season from him. Greg Holland is a solid closer but the rest of the pitching staff and bullpen
worries me. Expect the Royals to fall a bit short of expectations this season.

3. Cleveland Indians (82-80): The Indians had a great season last year. I just am not a fan of their offseason moves and they have a worse team than they did a year ago. It wouldn't surprise me if Justin Masterson is dealt this summer because it doesn't seem like the Indians and him didn't agree to one yet. The offense is mediocre at best with a ton of strikeout prone players. Expect this team to take a step back this season.

4. Chicago White Sox (73-89): The future is certainly bright on the North side of the Windy City. I consider this team the "best rebuilding team" in baseball this season. I love the fact that they'll build around the likes of Jose Abreu, Adam Eaton, and of course Chris Sale, who I expect to have a big season. This team is years away from contention obviously but I love the direction this franchise is heading.

5. Minnesota Twins (68-94): It's going to be a long year in Minnesota. I am not a fan of their offseason moves, which they signed two mediocre pitchers in Phil Hughes and Ricky Nolasco. Aside from Joe Mauer, their offense is not great. Their top prospect Byron Buxton is out for the year with having Tommy John surgery recently. So, expect another rough year in Minnesota.

AL West

1. Texas Rangers (93-69): This is a World Series or bust year for the Rangers. After trading for Prince Fielder and signing Shin-Soo Choo, you know their all in for it. Trading Ian Kinsler opens the door for Jurickson Profar to slide into 2nd base. The Derek Holland injury is a blow for the first part of the season but this lineup and the rest of the pitching staff should be able to recover from that. Their bullpen is underrated, even though they lost Joe Nathan. Expect big years from Adrian Beltre and Yu
Darvish and division crown.

2. Oakland Athletics (86-76): Everyone looks at the A's with expectations now that they've proved that they're no fluke with division crowns in the last two seasons. Two huge blows to the pitching staff have came about with Jarrod Parker being out the year and AJ Griffin being out for the first month of the season. Expect Yoenis Cespedes bounces back and Josh Donaldson to take a step back. Also, expect Sonny Gray to have an impact on the starting rotation. Health costs the A's a playoff berth this season.

3. Los Angeles Angels (79-83): Yes, Mike Trout is outstanding but the rest of the team is mediocre and old. Trout is the only reason why people look at the Angels with expectations. Albert Pujols, Josh Hamilton, Jered Weaver, and CJ Wilson are all shells of themselves and they showed it last season. I do like the trade for David Freese but he is mediocre at best. Trout will put up his numbers, but the teams record and supporting cast will cost him the honors once again.

4. Seattle Mariners (74-88): Getting Robinson Cano in free agency doesn't mean you win free agency. Cano improves the offense but the rest of the lineup is not great. They do have solid pitching but their bullpen is mediocre. Hisashi Iwakuma is injured to start the season and expectations are high for rookie Taijuan Walker, who could also miss the start of the season. So, expect the Mariners starting pitching to be good but not the offense aside from Cano.

5. Houston Astros (56-106): It's a lock that the Astros will have the worst record in the league once again. The future is bright, but it's going to be a while. Scott Feldman is mediocre at best and Jesse Crain is solid in the bullpen. Jason Castro and Jose Altuve are solid players to build around and expectations for top prospect George Springer, who'll start the season in the minors, are high. Expect this team to be the worst once again while the farm system keeps producing.

NL East

1. Washington Nationals (93-69): The Nationals were the biggest disappointment of the league last season and it wasn't even close. They got much better this offseason by trading for Doug Fister and with most of this core from last year back and healthy, expect a big season in D.C. I like the Nate McClouth pickup and that was an underrated move. The starting rotation with Fister, is arguably the best in baseball now. The offense is outstanding as well. Expect big years from Jordan Zimmerman and Bryce Harper with a division crown.

2. Atlanta Braves (91-71)*: Many people are down on the Braves now that some of their starting pitchers are out for the year. The Ervin Santana pick up was huge now that Brandon Beachy and Kris Melden are out. Big seasons from Craig Kimbrel, who is the best closer in the baseball now that Rivera retired, Freddie Freeman, Julio Terehan, and a few others will lead this team to a wild card berth.

3. New York Mets (75-87): This record prediction would be higher if Matt Harvey didn't get hurt. I do like the Curtis Granderson pick up because they needed to make a move, but they definitely overpaid for him. The Bartolo Colon pick up was smart because of the Harvey injury, but I don't like that contract either. I am curious to see if they move either Ike Davis or Lucas Duda, but we shall see. Expect Noah Syndergaard to be called up this season to join Zach Wheeler, Jon Niese (when he comes back from injury), Dillon Gee, and Colon in this solid rotation. Also expect David Wright to have a big year with Granderson batting behind him.

4. Philadelphia Phillies (74-88): It will be a long season in Philadelphia. A team that's contention window that clearly closed and is in serious need of a rebuild. No one knows what Rueben Amaro Jr was doing when he signed aging veterans such as AJ Burnett, Marlon Byrd, and Carlos Ruiz to multi-year contracts. If all the aging former stars such as Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee and Ryan Howard stay healthy, there's a chance they can finish around 500, but I doubt that. Expect this aging team to make moves come July.

5. Miami Marlins (69-93): Sure, expectations are high for Giancarlo Stanton and Jose Fernandez, but the rest of the team is not great. The Jarrod Saltalamaachia pickup was questionable as were the Casey McGhee and Raphael Furcal signings. I do like their young prospects but their years away. Expect another last place season in south beach.

NL Central

1. St. Louis Cardinals (97-65): The reigning National League champions, come into this season as the best team in baseball. There is no clear weakness on this team and that's what makes them the team to beat in the league. Former World Series hero David Freese was dealt to move Matt Carpenter to 3rd and rookie Kolten Wong to 2nd. The rest of the offense is great and the pitching staff is outstanding. Big seasons from Yadier Molina, Michael Wacha, Adam Wainright, and others lead to another division title.

2. Cincinnati Reds (85-77): Losing Bronson Arroyo and Shin-Soo Choo are gigantic blows to this team. This team did not do much in free agency and that will eventually get to them and will cost them a playoff berth. Sure, Joey Votto is an elite player, but players such as Jay Bruce and Ryan Ludwick are hit or miss. Another gigantic blow is losing Aroldis Chapman to a broken face when being hit with a line drive. So, expect the Reds to take a step back.

3. Pittsburgh Pirates (84-78): The Pirates were the story of the 2013 season due to breaking their long postseason drought. But there will not be a repeat. Marlon Byrd, AJ Burnett, and Justin Morneau are all elsewhere and their were key parts of that run. Andrew McCutchen is one of the games elite players but the rest of the position players are mediocre. Gerrit Cole is a pitcher on the rise, but the rest of the staff is mediocre. Expect this team to take a step back after a magical year.

4. Milwaukee Brewers (77-85): This team is one of the trendy picks for one of the National league wild card spots, but I don't buy it. Yes, I do think Ryan Braun could be a candidate for National League Comeback Player of the Year if he proves that he can hit without cheating. I'm really not sold on the pitching staff. I think their offense is underrated, so they'll put runs on the board, but again, it's the pitching staff that I don't buy.

5. Chicago Cubs (66-96): Sure, the future is bright on the south side of the windy, but it will be a long season of developing their young players. I do think Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo are solid players to build around and I do like their other prospects that they have. Jeff Samardzija is on the trading block, but the rest of the pitching staff is mediocre at best. So, it will be exciting to see the young players develop on this team, but expect another long season.

NL West

1. Los Angeles Dodgers (94-68): The class of this division is clearly the Dodgers. One of the best pitching staffs in baseball, especially with the best pitcher in the game with Clayton Kershaw leading the charge. Their offense is outstanding with Matt Kemp (coming back from injury), Adrian Gonzalez, Yasiel Puig, and others. I do wonder if they make a trade with one of the outfielders (that's not Puig) being the trade bait. So, expect the Dodgers to win the NL West once again.

2. San Francisco Giants (89-73)*: One of the most disappointing teams last season who were the World Series champions two years ago, are due for a bounce back season. I do like the Tim Hudson pick up and I expect Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum to have bounce back seasons. Their offense is underrated with the likes of Buster Posey and Pablo Sandoval in that lineup. So, expect a nice bounce back season and a wild card berth for this team.

3. Arizona Diamondbacks (85-77): Even though I don't think the D-Backs will make the playoffs, I do like their off-season moves. Mark Trumbo gives Paul Goldschmidt protection in the lineup and this offense is capable of putting runs on the board. I also wonder if they trade one of their shortstops to upgrade at catcher. The Patrick Crobin injury is a gigantic blow to this pitching staff. The bullpen has some question marks, but Addison Reed is a solid closer. Expect this team to fall short of expectations, but Paul Goldschmidt will continue to play at the level he did a year ago.

4. Colorado Rockies (75-87): The Rockies are one of those teams that health is the biggest part of what their capable of doing this season. For me, I find their offense to be great (when healthy) but their pitching is mediocre. I do like the Boone Logan pick up to improve their bullpen though, but I don't like that they traded Dexter Fowler away. I do wonder if they trade some of their players to get younger. But expect the offense to jack up runs but the pitching to struggle.

5. San Diego Padres (74-88): The NL West division was the hardest to predict since any of the Giants, D-Backs, Rockies, and Padres can finish anywhere from 2nd to 5th. The Padres have many question marks about who can stay healthy or not. I do think Josh Johnson is a good pickup for a mediocre pitching staff. I expect Chase Headley to have a big season since he's in a contract year. I also wonder if this team makes a move come July. Expect a very narrow last place finish.

Playoff predictions:
Wild Card games: Yankees over Rays; Giants over Braves
ALDS: Tigers over Yankees; Rangers over Red Sox
NLDS: Cardinals over Giants; Dodgers over Nationals
ALCS: Tigers over Rangers
NLCS: Cardinals over Dodgers
World Series: Cardinals over Tigers

Award Predictions
AL MVP: Adrian Beltre- Rangers
NL MVP: Yadier Molina- Cardinals
AL Cy Young: Yu Darvish- Rangers
NL Cy Young: Clayton Kershaw- Dodgers
AL Rookie of the Year: Xander Boegarts- Red Sox
NL Rookie of the Year: Archie Bradley- Diamondbacks
AL Manager of the Year: Joe Maddon- Rays
NL Manager of the Year: Bruce Bochy- Giants
AL Comeback Player of the Year: Mark Teixeira- Yankees
NL Comeback Player of the Year: Matt Kemp- Dodgers

2014 NCAA Tournament Schedule

Here is the schedule for the 2014 NCAA tournament with times, channels, locations, and broadcasters.

March 20th- Ohio State vs Dayton: 12:15PM, CBS; First Niagara Center- Buffalo, NY: Verne Lundquist, Bill Rafferty, Allie LaForce
March 20th- Wisconsin vs American: 12:40PM, truTV; BMO Harris Bradley Center- Milwaukee, WI: Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel, Lewis Johnson
March 20th- Colorado vs Pittsburgh: 1:40PM, TBS; Amway Center- Orlando, FL: Brian Anderson, Dan Bonner, Kristine Leahy
March 20th- Cincinnati vs Harvard: 2:10PM, TNT; Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena- Spokane, WA: Spero Dedes, Doug Gottlieb, Jaime Maggio
March 20th- Syracuse vs Western Michigan: 2:45PM, CBS; First Niagara Center- Buffalo, NY: Verne Lundquist, Bill Rafferty, Allie LaForce
March 20th- Oregon vs Brigham Young: 3:10PM, truTV; BMO Harris Bradley Center- Milwaukee, WI: Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel, Lewis Johnson
March 20th- Florida vs Albany: 4:10PM, TBS; Amway Center- Orlando, FL: Brian Anderson, Dan Bonner, Kristine Leahy
March 20th- Michigan State vs Delaware: 4:40PM, TNT; Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena- Spokane, WA: Spero Dedes, Doug Gottlieb, Jaime Maggio
March 20th- Connecticut vs Saint Joseph's: 6:55PM, TBS; First Niagara Center- Buffalo, NY: Verne Lundquist, Bill Rafferty, Allie LaForce
March 20th- Michigan vs Wofford: 7:10PM, CBS; BMO Harris Bradley Center- Milwaukee, WI: Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel, Lewis Johnson
March 20th- Saint Louis vs North Carolina State: 7:20PM, TNT; Amway Center- Orlando, FL: Brian Anderson, Dan Bonner, Kristine Leahy
March 20th- Oklahoma vs North Dakota State: 7:27PM, truTV; Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena- Spokane, WA: Spero Dedes, Doug Gottlieb, Jaime Maggio
March 20th- Villanova vs Milwaukee: 9:25PM, TBS; First Niagara Center- Buffalo, NY: Verne Lundquist, Bill Rafferty, Allie LaForce
March 20th- Texas vs Arizona State: 9:40PM, CBS; BMO Harris Bradley Center- Milwaukee, WI: Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel, Lewis Johnson
March 20th- Louisville vs Manhattan: 9:50PM, TNT; Amway Center- Orlando, FL: Brian Anderson, Dan Bonner, Kristine Leahy
March 20th- San Diego State vs New Mexico State: 9:57PM, truTV; Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena- Spokane, WA: Spero Dedes, Doug Gottlieb, Jaime Maggio
March 21st- Duke vs Mercer: 12:15PM, CBS; PNC Arena- Raleigh, NC: Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Rachel Nichols
March 21st- Baylor vs Nebraska: 12:40PM, truTV; AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX: Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager
March 21st- New Mexico vs Stanford: 1:40PM, TBS; Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO: Jim Nantz, Greg Anthony, Tracy Wolfson
March 21st- Arizona vs Weber State: 2:10PM, TNT; Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA: Andrew Catalon, Mike Gminsi, Otis Livingston
March 21st- Massachusetts vs Tennessee: 2:45PM, CBS; PNC Arena- Raleigh, NC: Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Rachel Nichols
March 21st- Louisiana-Lafayette vs Creighton: 3:10PM, truTV; AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX: Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager
March 21st- Kansas vs Eastern Kentucky: 4:10PM, TBS; Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO: Jim Nantz, Greg Anthony, Tracy Wolfson
March 21st- Gonzaga vs Oklahoma State: 4:40PM, TNT; Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA: Andrew Catalon, Mike Gminsi, Otis Livingston
March 21st- Memphis vs George Washington: 6:55PM, TBS; PNC Arena- Raleigh, NC: Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Rachel Nichols
March 21st- Wichita State vs Cal Poly: 7:10PM, CBS; Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO: Jim Nantz, Greg Anthony, Tracy Wolfson
March 21st- North Carolina vs Providence: 7:20PM, TNT; AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX: Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager
March 21st- VCU vs Stephen F. Austin: 7:27PM, truTV; Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA: Andrew Catalon, Mike Gminsi, Otis Livingston
March 21st- Virginia vs Coastal Carolina: 9:25PM, TBS; PNC Arena- Raleigh, NC: Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Rachel Nichols
March 21st- Kentucky vs Kansas State: 9:40PM, CBS; Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO: Jim Nantz, Greg Anthony, Tracy Wolfson
March 21st- Iowa State vs North Carolina Central: 9:50PM, TNT; AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX: Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager
March 21st- UCLA vs Tulsa: 9:57PM, truTV; Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA: Andrew Catalon, Mike Gminsi, Otis Livingston
March 22nd- Florida vs Pittsburgh: 12:15PM, CBS; Amway Center, Orlando, FL: Brian Anderson, Dan Bonner, Kristine Leahy
March 22nd- Louisville vs St. Louis: 2:45PM, CBS; Amway Center, Orlando, FL: Brian Anderson, Dan Bonner, Kristine Leahy
March 22nd- Michigan vs Texas: 5:15PM, CBS; BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI: Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel, Lewis Johnson
March 22nd- San Diego State vs North Dakota State: 6:10PM, TNT; Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, WA: Spero Dedes, Doug Gottlieb, Jaime Maggio
March 22nd- Syracuse vs Dayton: 7:10PM, TBS; First Niagara Center, Buffalo, NY: Verne Lundquist, Bill Rafferty, Allie LaForce
March 22nd- Wisconsin vs Oregon: 7:45PM, CBS; BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI: Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel, Lewis Johnson
March 22nd- Michigan State vs Harvard: 8:40PM, TNT; Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, WA: Spero Dedes, Doug Gottlieb, Jaime Maggio
March 22nd- Villanova vs Connecticut: 9:40PM, TBS; First Niagara Center, Buffalo, NY: Verne Lundquist, Bill Rafferty, Allie LaForce
March 23rd- Kansas vs Stanford: 12:15PM, CBS; Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO: Jim Nantz, Greg
Anthony, Tracy Wolfson
March 23rd- Wichita State vs Kentucky: 2:45PM, CBS; Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO: Jim Nantz, Greg Anthony, Tracy Wolfson
March 23rd- Iowa State vs North Carolina: 5:15PM, CBS; AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX: Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager
March 23rd- Tennessee vs Mercer: 6:10PM, TNT; PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC: Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Rachel Nichols
March 23rd- UCLA vs Stephen F. Austin: 7:10PM, TBS; Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA: Andrew Catalon, Mike Gminski, Otis Livingston
March 23rd- Creighton vs Baylor: 7:45PM, truTV; AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX: Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager
March 23rd- Virginia vs Memphis: 8:40PM, TNT; PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC: Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Rachel Nichols
March 23rd- Arizona vs Gonzaga: 9:40PM, TBS; Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA: Andrew Catalon, Mike Gminski, Otis Livingston
March 27th- Stanford vs Dayton: 7:15PM, CBS; FeDex Forum, Memphis, TN: Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Rachel Nichols
March 27th- Wisconsin vs Stanford: 7:47PM, TBS; Honda Center, Anaheim, CA: Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager
March 27th- Florida vs UCLA: 9:45PM, CBS; FeDex Forum, Memphis, TN: Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Rachel Nichols
March 27th- Arizona vs San Diego State: 10:17PM, TBS; Honda Center, Anaheim, CA: Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager
March 28th- Michigan vs Tennessee: 7:15PM, CBS; Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN: Jim Nantz, Greg Anthony, Tracy Wolfson
March 28th- Iowa State vs Connecticut: 7:27PM, TBS; Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, NY: Verne Lundquist, Bill Rafferty, Allie LaForce
March 28th- Louisville vs Kentucky: 9:45PM, CBS; Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN: Jim Nantz, Greg Anthony, Tracy Wolfson
March 28th- Virginia vs Michigan State: 9:57PM, TBS; Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, NY: Verne Lundquist, Bill Rafferty, Allie LaForce
March 29th- Florida vs Dayton: 6:09PM, TBS; FeDex Forum, Memphis, TN: Kevin Harlan, Len Elmore, Reggie Miller, Rachel Nichols
March 29th- Arizona vs Wisconsin: 8:49PM, TBS; Honda Center, Anaheim, CA: Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, Craig Sager
March 30th- Connecticut vs Michigan State: 2:20PM, CBS; Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, NY: Verne Lundquist, Bill Rafferty, Allie LaForce
March 30th- Michigan vs Kentucky: 5:05PM, CBS; Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN: Jim Nantz, Greg Anthony, Tracy Wolfson
April 5th- Florida vs Connecticut: 6:09PM, TBS; AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX: Jim Nantz, Greg Anthony, Steve Kerr, Tracy Wolfson
April 5th- Wisconsin vs Kentucky: 8:49PM, TBS; AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX: Jim Nantz, Greg Anthony, Steve Kerr, Tracy Wolfson
April 7th- Connecticut vs Kentucky: 9:10PM, CBS; AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX: Jim Nantz, Greg Anthony, Steve Kerr, Tracy Wolfson

2014 NCAA Tournament Bracket

Here is the link to my NCAA tournament bracket. Some picks may surprise you, others may not.

http://games.espn.go.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2014/en/entry?entryID=112638