Why the Phillies are the Team to Beat
Philadelphia is the team to beat, and a team that increasingly feels like one of destiny.
Orioles Knocked Out by the Power Rangers
The starting pitching is why this team got swept, no question. How will Mike Elias address the starting rotation in the offseason?
Is Yordan Alvarez the Best Left Handed Hitter in Baseball?
No one can question the punch of his bat or the threat he poses.
A Division Series Preview
It’s a bit of a longshot for the Snakes, but the Dodgers will have to fend off a young and hungry Arizona team.
3 Takeaways from the Wild Card Round
The Twins snapped their October draught and got the proverbial monkey off of their back.
My MLB Playoff Bracket Explained
The Dodgers have the more dominant bullpen albeit with some good luck, but I am counting on elite starts and a couple clutch hits to get the Brewers to the NLCS.
A Critical Weekend for the MLB Playoff Picture
Houston needs a magic number of two for Mariner loss and Astro wins combined in the next two days.
Why the 40/70 Is so Impressive
Acuña Jr. is king of the land of 40/70 and I don’t foresee anyone joining him in the next several seasons.
Can Manny Machado get to 3000?
According to ZIPS, he has a 3% chance, but I wouldn’t bet against a guy like Manny Machado.
Triston Casas, A New Hope for the Red Sox
You can almost hear the Red Sox fans saying, “Help us Triston Casas, you’re our only hope.”
3 Exciting Races in the American League
The Orioles are only 1.5 games ahead of division rival Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East division crown. The Mariners are only a half game back in the AL West with a critical series next week. Who are you rooting for?
Is Tatis Jr. Still a Superstar?
Folks can criticize Tatis Jr. for his decisions or character flaws, but they certainly cannot question his athleticism or natural talent. Nevertheless, his 2023 season performance is not gonna cut it.
Watchlist: 3 Rookie Arms to Track
The Royals hit the lottery on the Aroldis Chapman trade when they acquired Ragans and his wipeout changeup. He’s only 25, which means he has room to grow. Was this a lopsided trade?
Chaim Bloom Canned by Boston!
In October 2019, the Boston Red Sox hired Chaim Bloom as their Chief Baseball Officer. Four years later, the Fenway Sports Group have seen enough.
Are the Dodgers In Trouble?
The Dodgers offense has similar firepower to the Braves, as their 126 2nd H wRC+ is not far behind the Braves 131 wRC+ mark. Will it be enough?
Shota Imanaga to be posted? Here’s who should bid.
Shota Imanaga will have a few suitors making serious attempts to add him to their rotation. Here are six teams who would benefit from being involved in the posting with Yokohama for his services.
Should Mike Trout Be Traded?
As we all know, the Angels went all in at the trade deadline only to lose seven games in a row. Their playoff push was dead on arrival and now the opportunity to get some real prospects for Ohtani is gone. What should they do with Mike Trout?
NL MVP Race: Mookie vs Acuna JR
The NL MVP race is now down to Mookie and Acuna Jr, after their respective teams had two MVP candidates a few weeks ago. Now that the MVP is essentially a two horse race, we can look at the merits of voting for each guy with a few core stats.
Athletic Excitement?
Oakland may not have rookies getting major national attention, but they have multiple freshmen putting up solid numbers. They combine for 104 wRC+, which is the exact same as the famous Reds rookie class.
Scouting Report for the Baby Yankees
The recent promotion of Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells are two of the most exciting call-ups in the league right now. This gives me cause to provide a quick background on each prospect and what their floors and ceilings are.