Opinions & Predictions

Cole Hamels Brings a Wealth of Experience to a Young Braves Starting Rotation

Dec 6, 2019

Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Four-time All-Star Cole Hamels inked a one-year, $18 million deal with the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Hamels gives manager Brian Snitker a seasoned veteran and a proven contender in his starting rotation. ...

The Angels Need More Than Just Gerrit Cole to Get Into Playoff Contention

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 5, 2019

Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The prevalent rumor across Major League Baseball concerning Gerrit Cole is that he's going to be playing for the Los Angeles Angels in 2020. At the same time, even if they ink the right-hander, the Angels aren'...

Ten Under-the-Radar MLB Free Agents Worth Taking a Flier on

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 3, 2019

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

While Major League Baseball waits for Gerrit Cole, Anthony Rendon, Stephen Strasburg, and other high-profile free agents to make decisions on where to play in 2020, here are 10 under-the-radar MLB players worth...

Oakland Athletics: Landing Spots for Players on the Trade Block

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 30, 2019

Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

While they're surely looking for ways to improve their roster after a second consecutive 97-win season, the Oakland Athletics have some financial matters to take care of. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athle...

Josh Donaldson Could be the Answer for the Texas Rangers at Third Base

Quinn Allen

Nov 27, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers

Josh Donaldson, who's coming off an outstanding season with the Atlanta Braves, is one of the biggest position players on the free agent market this offseason. After an injury-riddled 2018 season, the former Am...

MLB Thanksgiving: What Every American League Team Should be Thankful For

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 26, 2019

American League, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and all 30 teams in Major League Baseball have something to cherish. Here is what every American League team should be thankful for. New York Yankees: Middle Infield Duo The...

MLB Thanksgiving: What Every National League Team Should be Thankful For

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 26, 2019

Major League Baseball, National League, Opinions & Predictions

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and all 30 teams in Major League Baseball have something to cherish. Here is what every National League team should be thankful for. Atlanta Braves: Ronald Acuna Jr. One cou...

Travis d’Arnaud Signing Continues the Atlanta Braves’ Busy Offseason

Joe Orsatti

Nov 25, 2019

Atlanta Braves, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Transactions

The Atlanta Braves have, undoubtedly, been baseball's busiest team this offseason, as profiled on Baseball Essential last week. Their activity continued on Sunday, as they signed catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a tw...

The Texas Rangers Should Trade for Kris Bryant

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 20, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers should trade for Kris Bryant. One of the prevalent rumors across Major League Baseball over the last two months has been that high-profile position players such as Bryant, Mookie Betts, and...

Gabe Kapler Hiring Shows That the San Francisco Giants are Rapidly Evolving Under Farhan Zaidi

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 19, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, San Francisco Giants

The majority of baseball fans had the same reaction to the San Francisco Giants hiring Gabe Kapler as their new manager: "huh?" But from the Giants' perspective the hiring shows that the organization is rapidly...