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Khris Davis’ Extension Benefits Him, the Oakland Athletics, and MLB

Apr 20, 2019

Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

On Thursday afternoon, the Oakland Athletics and designated hitter/outfielder Khris Davis agreed to a two-year, $33.5 million extension. The deal keeps the right-hander in the Bay Area through 2021. Meanwhile, ...

The Boston Red Sox Could be in Trouble

Robbie Stratakos

Apr 17, 2019

Boston Red Sox, Opinions & Predictions

The defending World Series-champion Boston Red Sox are one of the most talented teams in Major League Baseball, yet they're out to a 6-12 start this season. Now, it's only April 17 meaning they can right the sh...

MLB: Minor Moves Update for April 17

Joe Orsatti

Apr 17, 2019

Headlines, Major League Baseball

Here is a look at some of the minor moves that have gone down around the league over the past week. The Oakland A's bolstered their rotation depth by bringing Edwin Jackson back on a minor league contract. T...

The Chicago Cubs Will be Just Fine

Robbie Stratakos

Apr 17, 2019

Chicago Cubs, Opinions & Predictions

Public hysteria over the Chicago Cubs after a slow start to the regular season. Where have we heard this before? Oh right, last year and the one before that. But remain confident, the Cubs are going to be fine....

Tampa Bay Rays Starting Rotation Continues to Impress With MLB’s Best ERA

Quinn Allen

Apr 15, 2019

American League East, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

One of the biggest surprises so far in the 2019 big-league season has been the remarkable start of the Tampa Bay Rays. In a very tough American League East, they currently sit in first place at 12-4. After winn...

In Hindsight, Tampa Bay Fleeced Pittsburgh in Chris Archer Trade

Robbie Stratakos

Apr 13, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays

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The Tampa Bay Rays fleeced the Pittsburgh Pirates at last season's Major League Baseball trade deadline. The Rays sent hard-throwing right-hander Chris Archer to the Pirates for outfielder Austin Meadows and...

BBE 2019 Positional Rankings: MLB’s Top 15 Designated Hitters

Tom Dorsa

Apr 12, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

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Over the offseason, the team of contributors at Baseball Essential voted upon every position on the diamond, compiling our comprehensive Top 15 countdowns for the 2019 season. Major League Baseball is overfl...

Seattle Mariners’ Hot Start is Putting MLB on Notice

Robbie Stratakos

Apr 11, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners (12-2) own the best record in Major League Baseball. Yeah, that's probably the biggest surprise of the young 2019 season. Is it sustainable? That's to be determined given how the Mariners a...

BBE 2019 Positional Rankings: MLB’s Top 15 Right Fielders

Tom Dorsa

Apr 10, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Over the offseason, the team of contributors at Baseball Essential voted upon every position on the diamond, compiling our comprehensive Top 15 countdowns for the 2019 season. Major League Baseball is overfl...

The Toronto Blue Jays are Embracing Reality, and it’s a Good First Step

Robbie Stratakos

Apr 9, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the biggest enigmas in Major League Baseball in recent memory. After appearing in the American League Championship Series in 2015 and 2016, they've missed the postseason i...

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