MLB Season Opening

As I've written here many times before, baseball was my first sport of choice as a kid. I enjoyed everything about the game, whether playing it or watching it. It was thru Major League Baseball that I found my earliest aspirations. The Chicago Cubs were always my favorite team, yet I also enjoyed the league as a whole. Throughout the 1990s I kept up on the standings, the statistics, the video games, and collected all the baseball cards. I had many favorite players outside of the Chicago Cubs and dreamed to be a professional baseball player as a kid.

However after the strike of 1995, I began to lose interest in professional baseball. I began to direct some of that attention to other sports such as football and soccer. By the late 1990s the NFL was my professional league of choice, while the game of soccer was my sport of choice. Baseball took the 3rd place of my sports interests and I slowly loss attention to the MLB. 

Yet even though I prefer the NFL and European soccer over the MLB, the game has always had a warm place in my heart. I've always kept some attention on the rising stars, stories, and champions. And I've always stayed loyal to my Chicago Cubs. After their incredible run last year into the NLCS, I'm excited to follow them this year from the beginning of the season. This will be the first time in a long time that I pay attention to the MLB from the start. So in this post I've decided to highlight the 30 teams. Their brief history and their current outlook.


American League

New York Yankees

Home Stadium: Yankee Stadium II Bronx, New York City, New York (since 2009) Yankee Stadium I (1923-2008)

Team History: Founded in 1901 as Baltimore Orioles; 1903 as New York Highlanders; 1913 as New York Yankees

World Series Titles: (27) 1923, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951. 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1977, 1978, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009

Playoff Appearances: (52)

Manager: Joe Girardi

Former Star Players: Ed Barrow, Yogi Berra, Earle Combs, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Whitey Ford, Lou Gehrig, Lefty Gomez, Joe Gordon, Goose Gossage, Waite Hoyt, Miller Huggins, Reggie Jackson, Tony Lazzeri, Micky Mantle, Joe McCarthy, Phil Rizzuto, Red Ruffing, Jacob Ruppert, Babe Ruth, Casey Stengel, Joe Torre, George Weiss

Current Star Players: Jacoby Ellsbury (OF), Aroldis Chapman (RP), Michael Pineda (SP), Masahiro Tanaka (SP), Brian McCann (C), Mark Texiera (1B), Luis Severino (SP) Starlin Castro (SS), Andrew Miller (RP), Alex Rodriguez (DH)

2015 Performance: 87-75; finished 2nd in American League East; Lost in Wild Cards to Houston Astros

Baltimore Orioles

Home Stadium: Oriole Park at Camden Yards; Baltimore, Maryland (since 1992) Memorial Stadium (1954-1991)

Team History: Founded in 1894 as Milwaukee Brewers; 1902 as St. Louis Browns; 1954 as Baltimore Orioles  

World Series Titles: (3) 1966, 1970, 1983

Playoff Appearances: (13)

Manager: Buck Showalter

Former Star Players: Roberto Alomar, Reggie Jackson, Eddie Murray, Jim Palmer, Cal Ripken Jr, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Earl Weaver

Current Star Players: Manny Machado (3B), Chris Davis (1B), Adam Jones (OF), Zach Britton (RP), Mark Trumbo (OF), Pedro Alvarez (1B), Matt Wieters (C), Johnathon Schoop (2B)

2015 Performance: 81-81; finished 3rd in American League East

Boston Red Sox

Home Stadium: Fenway Park; Boston, MA (since 1908)
Team History: 1901 as Boston Americans; 1908 as Boston Red Sox 

World Series Titles: (8) 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007, 2013

Playoff Appearances: (21)

Manager: John Farrell

Former Star Players: Ted Williams, Joe Cronin, Bobby Doerr, Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk, Johnny Pesky, Jim Rice, Pedro Martinez, Cy Young, Babe Ruth, Herb Pannock, Harry Hooper, Lefty Groove, Jimmie Foxx, Rick Ferrell, Jimmy Collins, Roger Clemens, Jason Varitek, Tim Wakefield

Current Star Players: Mookie Betts (OF), David Price (SP), Xander Bogaerts (SS), Craig Kimbrel (RP), David Ortiz (DH), Hanley Ramirez (OF), Dustin Pedroia (2B), Travis Shaw (1B), Clay Buchholz (SP) 

2015 Performance: 78-84; Finished 5th in American League East

Tampa Bay Rays

Home Stadium: Tropicana Field; Tampa Bay, Florida

Team History: Founded in 1998 as Tampa Bay Devil Rays; 2007 as Tampa Bay Rays  

World Series Titles: 0

Playoff Appearances: (4) 

Manager: Kevin Cash

Current Star Players: Chris Archer (SP), Evan Longoria (3B), Corey Dickerson (OF), Jake Odorizzi (SP), Drew Smyly (SP), Logan Forsythe (2B), Brad Miller (SS), 

2015 Performance: 80-82; Finished 4th in American League East

Toronto Blue Jays

Home Stadium: Rogers Center (SkyDome); Toronto, Canada

Team History: Founded in 1977  

World Series Titles: (2) 1992, 1993

Playoff Appearances: (6)

Manager: John Gibbons

Former Star Players: Roberto Alomar, Bobby Cox, Paul Molitor, Frank Thomas, Dave Winfield

Current Star Players: Josh Donaldson (3B), Edwin Encarnacion (1B), Troy Tulowitzki (SS), Marcus Stroman (SP), Roberto Osauna (RP), Kevin Pillar (OF), 

2015 Performance: 93-69; Finished 1st in American League East; Lost to KC Royals in ALCS

Detroit Tigers

Home Stadium: Comerica Park; Detroit, Michigan (since 2000); Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) 

Team History: Founded in 1901

World Series Titles: (4) 1935, 1945, 1968, 1984

Playoff Appearances: (16)

Manager: Brad Ausmus

Former Star Players: Ty Cobb, Willie Horton, Mickey Cochrane, Sam Crawford, Charlie Gehringer, Hank Greenberg, Harry Heilmann, Hughie Jennings, Al Kaline, George Kell, Heine Manush, Hal Newhouser

Current Star Players: Miguel Cabrera (1B), JD Martinez (OF), Justin Opton (OF), Ian Kinsler (2B), Jordan Zimmerman (SP), Fransisco Rodriguez (SP), Justin Verlander (SP), Victor Martinez (DH), Nick Castellenaos (3B), Anibal Sanchez (SP), 

2015 Performance: 74-87; Finished 5th in American League Central

Chicago White Sox

Home Stadium: US Cellular Field; Chicago, IL (since 1991) Comiskey Park (1901-1990)

Team History:Founded in 1901

World Series Titles:  (3) 1906, 1917, 2005

Playoff Appearances: (9)

Manager: Robin Ventura

Former Star Players: Nellie Fox, Harold Baines, Luke Appling, Minnie Minoso, Luis Aparicio, Paul Konerko, Ted Lyons, Billy Pierce, Frank Thomas, Carlton Fisk, Ed Walsh, Bill Veeck, Ray Schalk, Red Faber, 

Current Star Players: Jose Abreu (1B), Chris Sale (SP), Todd Fraizer (3B), Adam Eaton (OF), David Robertson (RP), Jose Quintana (SP), Carlos Rodon (SP), Brett Lawrie (2B), Melky Cabrera (OF),  

2015 Performance: 76-86; Finished 4th in American League Central

Cleveland Indians

Home Stadium: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH (since 1994) Cleveland Stadium (1932-1993)

Team History: Founded in 1984 as the Grand Rapid Rustlers; Cleveland Lake Shores (1900), Cleveland Bluebirds (1901), Cleveland Broncos (1902), Cleveland Naps (1903-1914), Cleveland Indians (1915-present)

World Series Titles: (2) 1920, 1948

Playoff Appearances: (11)

Manager: Terry Francona

Former Star Players: Bob Feller, Lou Boudreau, Earl Averill, Mel Harder, Larry Doby, Bob Lemon, Stan Colveleski, Al Lopez, Joe Sewell, Tris Speaker, Early Wynn

Current Star Players: Corey Kluber (SP), Carlos Carrassaco (SP), Michael Brantley (OF), Danny Salazar (SP), Cody Allen (RP), Fransisco Lindor (SS), Carlos Santana (1B)

2015 Performance: 81-80; Finished 3rd in American League Central

Minnesota Twins

Home Stadium: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota (since 2010)

Team History: Founded in 1901 as Washington Nationals; 1961 as Minnesota Twins

World Series Titles: (3) 1924, 1987, 1991

Playoff Appearances: (14)

Manager: Paul Molitor

Former Star Players: Kirby Puckett, Rod Carew, Bert Blyleven, Kent Hrbek, Tom Kelly, Tony Olivia, Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew

Current Star Players: Miguel Sano (DH), Brian Dozier (2B), Byung Ho Park (1B), Glen Perkins (RP), Trevor Plouffe (3B), Bryon Buxton (OF), 

2015 Performance: 83-79; Finished 2nd in American League Central

Kansas City Royals

Home Stadium: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO (Since 1973)

Team History: Founded in 1969

World Series Titles: (2) 1985, 2015

Playoff Appearances: (9)

Manager: Ned Yost

Former Star Players: George Brett, Dick Howser, Frank White

Current Star Players: Lorenzo Cain (OF), Eric Hosmer (1B), Wade Davis (RP), Salvador Perez (C), Alex Gordon (OF), Yordano Ventura (SP), Alcides Escobar (SS), Ian Kennedy (SP), 

2015 Performance: 95-67; Won the World Series

Texas Rangers

Home Stadium: Globe Life Park in Arlington, TX (since 1993) Arlington Stadium (1972-1993)

Team History: Founded in 1961 as the Washington Senators; 1972 as the Texas Rangers 

World Series Titles: 0

Playoff Appearances: (7)

Manager: Jeff Banister

Former Star Players: Nolan Ryan, Johnny Oats, Whitey, Gaylord Perry 

Current Star Players: Prince Fielder (DH), Adrian Beltre (3B), Cole Hamels (SP), Elvis Andrus (SS), Shin-Soo Choo (OF), Ian Desmund (SS), Shawn Tolleson (RP), Delino DeShields (OF), Yu Darvish (SP), Mitch Moreland (1B), 

2015 Performance: 88-74; Finished 1st in American League West; Lost to Blue Jays in ALDS

Houston Astros

Home Stadium: Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX (since 2000) Astrodome (1965-1999)

Team History: Founded in 1962 as Houston Colt 45s; 1965 as Houston Astros

World Series Titles: 0

Playoff Appearances: (10)

Manager: A.J Hinch

Former Star Players: Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, Jimmy Wynn, Jose Cruz, Jim Umbricht, Mike Scott, Nolan Ryan, Don Wilson

Current Star Players: Carlos Correa (SS), Jose Altuve (2B), George Springer (OF), Dallas Keuchel (SP), Carlos Gomez (OF), Luke Gregerson (RP), Collin McHugh (SP), Lance McCullers (SP), Ken Giles (RP), Mike Fiers (SP), 

2015 Performance: 86-76; Finished 2nd in American League; won Wildcard berth, yet loss to KC Royals in ALDS

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Home Stadium: Angel Stadium of Anaheim (since 1966)

Team History: Established in 1961 as Los Angeles Angels; 1966 as California Angels; 1997 as Anaheim Angels; 2014 as Los Angels of Anaheim

World Series Titles: (1) 2002

Playoff Appearances: (10)

Manager: Mike Sciosscia

Former Star Players: Jim Fregosi, Gene Autry, Rod Carew, Nolan Ryan, Jimmie Reese

Current Star Players: Mike Trout (OF), Garret Richards (SP), Huston Street (RP), Kole Calhoun (OF)

2015 Performance: 85-77; Finished 3rd in American League West

Seattle Mariners

Home Stadium: Safeco Field in Seattle, OR (since 1999) Kingdome (1977-1999)

Team History: Established in 1977

World Series Titles: 0

Playoff Appearances: (4)

Manager: Scott Servais

Former Star Players: Ken Griffey, Jr, Randy Johnson, Jay Buhner, Edgar Martinez, Lou Piniella, Alvin Davis, Jamie Moyer

Current Star Players: Robinson Cano (2B), Nelson Cruz (OF), Kyle Seager (3B), Felix Hernandez (SP), Tiajuan Walker (SP), Ketel Marte (SS), Adam Lind (1B), Steve Cishek (RP), 

2015 Performance: 76-86' Finished 4th in American League West

Oakland Athletics

Home Stadium: Oakland Coliseum, in Oakland, CA (since 1968)

Team History: Established in 1901 as Philadelphia Athletics; 1955 as Kansas City Athletics; 1968 as Oakland Athletics

World Series Titles: (9) 1910, 1911, 1913, 1929, 1930, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1989

Playoff Appearances: (26)

Manager: Bob Melvin

Former Star Players: Reggie Jackson, Ricky Henderson, Catfish Hunter, Rollie Fingers, Dennis Eckersley, Tony La Russa, Dick Williams

Current Star Players: Sonny Gray (SP), Billy Burns (OF), Josh Reddick (OF), Stephen Vogt (C), Danny Valencia (OF) 

2015 Performance: 68-94; Finished 5th in American League West



National League


New York Mets

Home Stadium: Citi Field, in Queens New York City, NY (since 2009); Shea Stadium (1964-2008)

Team History: Established in 1962

World Series Titles: (2) 1969, 1986

Playoff Appearances: (8)

Manager: Terry Collins

Former Star Players: Casey Stengel, Gil Hodges, Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, Tom Seaver, Willie Mays

Current Star Players: Jacob DeGrom (SP), Matt Harvey (SP), Yoenis Cespedes (OF), Noah Syndergaard (SP), Juerys Familia (SP), Lucas Duda (NYM), Curtis Granderson (OF), Steven Matz (SP), Neil Walker (2B), Michael Conforto (OF), Travis d'Arnaud (C),  

2015 Performance: 90-72; Finished 1st in National League East; NLCS Champions; Lost in World Series to KC Royals

Washington Nationals

Home Stadium: Nationals Park, Washington DC (since 2008)

Team History: Established in 1969 as Montreal Expos; 2005 as Washington Nationals

World Series Titles: 0

Playoff Appearances: (3)

Manager: Dusty Baker

Former Star Players: Gary Carter, Andrew Dawson

Current Star Players: Bryce Harper (OF), Max Sherzer (SP), Stephen Strasburg (SP), Anthony Rendon (2B), Ben Revere (OF), Johnathon Papelbon (RP), Daniel Murphy (3B), Gio Gonzalez (SP), Joe Ross (SP), Ryan Zimmerman (1B), Jayson Werth (OF)

2015 Performance: 83-79; Finished 2nd in National League East

Miami Marlins

Home Stadium: Marlins Park, in Miami, FL (since 2012) 

Team History: Established in 1993 as Florida Marlins; 2012 as Miami Marlins

World Series Titles: (2) 1997, 2003

Playoff Appearances: (2)

Manager: Don Mattingly

Former Star Players: Andrew Dawson, Mike Piazza

Current Star Players: Dee Gordon (2B), Jose Fernandez (SP), Christian Yelich (OF), AJ Ramos (RP), Wei-Yen Chen (SP), Justin Bour (1B), Marcell Ozuna (OF)

2015 Performance: 71-91; Finished 3rd in National League East

Atlanta Braves

Home Stadium: Turner Field in Atlanta GA (since 1997) Atlanta Stadium (1966-1996) 

Team History: Established in 1871 as Boston Red Stockings; 1876 as Boston Red Caps; 1883 as Boston Beaneaters; 1907 as Boston Doves; 1911 as Boston Rustlers; 1912 as Boston Braves; 1936 as Boston Bees; 1941 as Boston Braves; 1953 as Milwaukee Braves; 1966 as Atlanta Braves

World Series Titles: (3) 1914, 1957, 1995

Playoff Appearances: (23)

Manager: Fredi Gonzalez

Former Star Players: Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, Chipper Jones, Warren Spahn, John Smoltz, Greg Maddux, Phil Niekro, Eddie Matthews, Tom Glavine

Current Star Players: Freddie Freeman (1B), Julio Teheran (SP), Ender Inciarte (OF) Aroyds Vizcaino (RP)

2015 Performance: 67-95; Finished 4th in National League East

Philadelphia Phillies

Home Stadium: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA (since 2004) Veterans Stadium (1971-2003)

Team History: Established in 1883

World Series Titles: (2) 1980, 2008

Playoff Appearances: (14)

Manager: Pete Mackanin

Former Star Players: Richie Ashburn, Jim Bunning, Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Robin Roberts, Chuck Klein, 

Current Star Players: Maikel Franco (3B), Aaron Nola (SP), Odubel Herrera (OF), Cesear Hernandez (2B)

2015 Performance: 63-99; Finished 5th in National League East

St. Louis Cardinals

Home Stadium: Busch Stadium III at St. Louis Cardinals (since 2006); Busch Stadium II (1966-2005) Busch Stadium I (1920-1965)
Team History: Established in 1882 as St. Louis Brown Stockings; 1883 as St. Louis Browns; 1899 as St. Louis Perfectos; 1900 as St. Louis Cardinals
World Series Titles: (11) 1926, 1931, 1934, 1942, 1944, 1946, 1964, 1967, 1982, 2006, 2011
Playoff Appearances: (28)
Manager: Mike Matheny
Former Star Players: Rogers Hornsby, Ozzie Smith, Red Schoendienst, Stan Musial, Enos Slaughter, Tony LaRussa, Ken  Boyer, Dizzy Dean, Lou Brock, Whitey Herzog, Bruce Sutter, Bob Gibson, Albert Pujol, Mark McGwire, Chris Carpenter, Willie McGee, Darryl Kile
Current Star Players: Matt Carpenter (3B), Adam Wainwright (SP), Michael Wacha (SP), Carlos Martinez (SP), Kolten Wong (2B), Stephen Piscotty (OF), Mike Leake (SP), f
2015 Performances: 100-62; Finished first in National League Central; Lost in NLDS to Chicago Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates

Home Stadium: PNC Park at Pittsburgh, PA (since 2001) Three Rivers Stadium (1970-2000) Forbes Field (1909-1970)
Team History: Established in 1882 as Pittsburgh Allegheny; 1912 as Pittsburgh Pirates
World Series Titles: (5) 1909, 1925, 1960, 1971, 1979
Playoff Appearances: (17)
Manager: Clint Hurdle
Former Star Players: Roberto Clemente, Bill Mazeroski, Billy Meyer, Ralph Kiner, Willie Stargell, Paul Waner, Pie Traynor, Hogus Wagner, Danny Murtaugh, Jack Beckley, Max Carey, Fred Clarke, Barney Dreyfuss, Arky Vaughan, Honus Wagner, Lloyd Waner
Current Star Players: Andrew McCutchen (OF), Starling Marte (OF), Gerrit Cole (SP), Marc Melancon (RP), Gregory Polanco (OF), Fransisco Liriano (SP), Josh Harrison (3B), Jung Ho Kang (SS)
2015 Performances: 98-64; Finished 2nd in National League Central; Lost in Wild Card playoffs to Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs

Home Stadium: Wrigley Field, Chicago IL (since 1916)
Team History: Established in 1876 as the Chicago White Stockings; 1890 as Chicago Colts; 1898 as Chicago Orphans; 1903 as Chicago Cubs
World Series Titles: (2) 1907, 1908
Playoff Appearances: (17)
Manager: Joe Maddon
Former Star Players: Ryne Sandberg, Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ron Santo, Ferguson Jenkins, Greg Maddux, Cap Anson, Mordecai Brown, Frank Chance, Kiki Cuyler, Johnny Evers, Gabby Hartnett, Joe Tinker, Hack Wilson, Sammy Sosa, Kerry Wood, Mark Grace, Andre Dawson
Current Star Players: Anthony Rizzo (1B), Jake Arietta (SP), Jason Heyward (OF), Jon Lester (SP), Kyle Schwarber (C), Hector Rondon (RP), Addison Russell (2B), Ben Zobrist (2B), John Lackey (SP), Dexter Fowler (OF), Jorge Soler (OF), Kyle Hendricks (SP), Jason Hammel (SP)
2015 Performances: 97-65; Finished 3rd in National League Central; Won Wild Card Birth and NLDS; Lost to NY Mets in NLCS

Cincinnati Reds 

Home Stadium: Great American BallPark in Cincinnati, OH (since 2003) Riverfront Stadium (1970-2002) Crosley Field (1912-1970)
Team History: Established in 1882 as Cincinnati Red Stockings; 1890 as Cincinnati Reds; 1954 as Cincinnati Redlegs; 1960 as Cincinnati Reds
World Series Titles: (5) 1919, 1940, 1975, 1976, 1990
Playoff Appearances: (15)
Manager: Bryan Price
Former Star Players: Pete Rose, Fred Hutchinson, Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Sparky Anderson, Barry Larkin, Dave Concepcion, Ted Kluszewski, Frank Robinson, Tony Perez, Ernie Lombardi, Bill McKechnie, Bid McPhee, Eppa Rixey, Edd Roush
Current Star Players: Joey Votto (1B), Raisel Iglesais (SP), Billy Hamilton (OF), Jay Bruce (OF), Devin Mosoraco (C), Brandon Philips (2B)
2015 Performances: 64-98; Finished 5th in National League Central

Milwaukee Brewers

Home Stadium: Miller Park in Milwaukee, WI (since 2001), Milwaukee County Stadium (1970-2000)
Team History: Established in 1969 as Seattle Pilots; 1970 as Milwaukee Brewers
World Series Titles: 0
Playoff Appearances: (4)
Manager: Craig Counsell
Former Star Players: Paul Molitor, Robin Yount, Rollie Fingers, Hank Aaron, Jim Gantner
Current Star Players: Ryan Braun (OF), Johnathon Lucroy (C), Domingo Santana (OF)
2015 Performances: 68-94; Finished 4th in National League Central

Los Angeles Dodgers

Home Stadium: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA (since 1962)
Team History: Established in 1883 as Brooklyn Atlantics; 1885 as Brooklyn Grays; 1888 as Brooklyn Bridegrooms; 1899 as Brooklyn Superbas; 1911 as Brooklyn Trolly Dodgers; 1913 as Brooklyn Superbas; 1914 as Brooklyn Robins; 1932 as Brooklyn Dodgers; 1958 as LA Dodgers
World Series Titles: (6) 1955, 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981, 1988
Playoff Appearances: (29)
Manager: Dave Roberts
Former Star Players: Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Tommy Lasorda, Duke Snider, Jim Gilliam, Don Sutton, Walter Alston, Sandy Koufax, Roy Campanella, Don Drysdale, Mike Piazza
Current Star Players: Clayton Kershaw (SP), Adrian Gonzalez (1B), Kenley Jansen (RP), Yasiel Puig (OF), Corey Seager (SS), Joc Penderson (OF), Scott Kazmir (SP), Kenta Maeda (SP), Justin Turner (3B), Alex Wood (SP)
2015 Performances: 92-70; Finished 1st in National League West; Lost to NY Mets in NLDS

San Francisco Giants

Home Stadium: AT&T Park at San Fransisco, CA (since 2000) Candlestick Park (1960-1999) Polo Grounds (1891-1957)
Team History: Established in 1883 as New York Gothams; 1886 as New York Giants; 1958 as San Francisco Giants
World Series Titles: (8) 1905, 1921, 1922, 1933, 1954, 2010, 2012, 2014
Playoff Appearances: (25)
Manager: Bruce Bochy
Former Star Players: Willie Mays, Christy Matthewson, John McGraw, Bill Terry, Mel Ott, Carl Hubbell, Monte Irvin, Juan Marichal, Orlanda Cepeda, Willie McCovey, Barry Bonds
Current Star Players: Madison Bumgarner (SP), Buster Posey (1B), Johnny Cueto (SP), Hunter Pence (OF), Brandon Belt (1B), Jeff Smardzija (SP), Brandon Crawford (SS), Matt Duffy (3B), Santiago Casilla (RP), Joe Panick (2B)
2015 Performances: 84-78; Finished 2nd in National League West

Arizona Diamondbacks

Home Stadium: Chase Field at Phoenix, AZ (sine 1998)
Team History: Established in 1998
World Series Titles: (1) 2001
Playoff Appearances: (5)
Manager: Chip Hale
Former Star Players: Randy Johnson
Current Star Players: Paul Goldschmidt (1B), Zach Greinke (SP), David Parieta (OF), Patrick Corbin (SP), Shelby Miller (SP)
2015 Performances: 79-83; Finished 3rd in National League West

San Diego Padres

Home Stadium: Petco Park at San Diego, CA (since 2004) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003)
Team History: Established in 1969
World Series Titles: 0
Playoff Appearances: (5)
Manager: Andy Green
Former Star Players: Tony Gwynn, Dave Winfield, Steve Garvey, Randy Jones, Trevor Hoffman
Current Star Players: Matt Kemp (OF), Tyson Ross (SP), James Shields (SP), Will Myers (OF)
2015 Performances: 74-88; Finished 4th in National League West

Colorado Rockies

Home Stadium: Coors Field at Denver, CO (since 1993)
Team History: Established in 1993
World Series Titles: 0
Playoff Appearances: (3)
Manager: Walt Weiss
Former Star Players: Todd Helton,
Current Star Players: Nolan Arenado (3B), Charlie Blackmon (OF), Carlos Gonzalez (OF), DJ LeMaheiu (2B), Jake McGee (RP), Gerardo Parra (OF),
2015 Performances: 68-94; Finished 5th in National League West