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Heavyweight Championship Update
2005-05-20 12:43
by Ken Arneson

Down on my sidebar, you can see the current standings of the MLB Heavyweight Championship. This is where we assume that if you beat the champion, you become the new champion, just like in boxing.

Since the Red Sox won the World Series last year, the Heavyweight Championship has resided in the American League all season. Of the AL teams, only the White Sox, Mariners, and Tigers have not had a title bout yet. The Blue Jays have held the title the most, winning eleven title bouts out of eighteen.

As we move into the first weekend of interleague play, the Minnesota Twins are the current champs. The Milwaukee Brewers will be the first NL team this year with a shot at the title. Also, if the Brewers win on Sunday, they can keep crown over in the National League for a few weeks until the next round of interleague play. I wouldn't bet on it, though; they'll be facing Johan Santana. Good luck.

 

Comments
2005-05-20 13:22:14
1.   Sam DC
Just so you know you're not crying out in the wilderness, I've been loving this feature -- and awaiting this big weekend -- all year.
2005-05-20 13:51:56
2.   LatNam
To echo Sam, I've been waiting too. As a Braves fan I've been jealous that they won't get a shot for a while. Now as long as the Brewers can win this Sunday, it has a chance to make it over to the Bravos. (Eventually) Thanks for this feature Ken.
2005-05-20 14:03:20
3.   Jon Weisman
Me too.
2005-05-20 14:08:43
4.   Cliff Corcoran
Me four.
2005-05-22 12:46:01
5.   Sam DC
1 all, going into the 7th on Sunday!!
2005-05-22 14:35:58
6.   Sam DC
5-5 in the 10th! I'm dying here . . .
2005-05-22 15:13:28
7.   Bob Timmermann
And we have a new champion!
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MLB Heavyweight Champion

If MLB champs were decided like boxing: beat the champ, and you're the champ.

The 2008 season started with the Red Sox as champs. They were beaten by the A's, who were beaten back by Boston, who were then swept by Toronto, who lost to Oakland, who lost to Cleveland, and so on, until we reached our current champion.

The Heavyweight of the Year is the team that wins the most title bouts at the end of the season.

Current Champion (as of 5/17):
Cincinnati Reds

2008 Title Bout Records:

teamwl
Athletics1313
Red Sox117
Angels64
Indians46
Rangers46
Blue Jays33
Reds20
Yankees11
Tigers12
Orioles03

2007 Heavyweight of the Year:
Seattle Mariners

2006 Heavyweight of the Year:
Oakland Athletics

2005 Heavyweight of the Year:
Oakland Athletics

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