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Examining the Chris Sale Injury and its Impact on the Future of the Boston Red Sox

Aug 21, 2019

Boston Red Sox, Injuries, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

It was announced on Monday night that the Boston Red Sox would be shutting down their ace, Chris Sale, for the remainder of the 2019 season due to elbow inflammation. The news broke after Sale concluded a meeti...

Phillies Prospect Mickey Moniak Credits Experience and Maturity for Breakout Season

Kyle O'Neill

Aug 19, 2019

Features, Interviews, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies

READING, PA - Last offseason the Philadelphia Phillies were big winners, making significant upgrades to their roster. Often times though, acquisitions, whether it's in free agency or trades, are supposed to be ...

MLB: Hader and Doolittle’s Struggles Highlight the Effects of Relying Too Much on One Pitch

Robbie Stratakos

Aug 19, 2019

Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

If you were asked to name the five best relievers in Major League Baseball back in spring training, there's a strong chance that Josh Hader and Sean Doolittle would've been on your list. Fast forward to mid-Aug...

Kansas City Royals Slugger Jorge Soler is Enjoying A Big Year At The Plate

Quinn Allen

Aug 17, 2019

Kansas City Royals, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

When the Kansas City Royals acquired Jorge Soler in the 2016 offseason from the Chicago Cubs for Wade Davis, they were getting a five-tool player who was yet to breakout and reach his true potential. Fast forwa...

DJ LeMahieu and Gio Urshela Have Transformed the Yankees Offense

Robbie Stratakos

Aug 17, 2019

Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

Last August, DJ LeMahieu was in the midst of the worst season of his big-league career, and Gio Urshela was playing in Triple A. So it makes sense that they've been irreplaceable figures to the 82-42 New York Y...

The Minnesota Twins Starting Rotation is Running Out of Gas

Robbie Stratakos

Aug 17, 2019

Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

On June 4, the Minnesota Twins held an 11.5-game lead on the Cleveland Indians for first place in the American League Central. After losing three out of four games at home against the Indians last weekend and f...

The San Diego Padres Infield Isn’t Getting Enough Attention

Robbie Stratakos

Aug 15, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres have a downright filthy infield, and little to no one outside of the San Diego area is bringing that development to light. From left to right, the Padres infield is Manny Machado, Fernan...

Cincinnati Reds Rookie Aristides Aquino is Making History One Home Run at a Time

Quinn Allen

Aug 14, 2019

Cincinnati Reds, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

One of the best stories in Major League baseball over the last week has been the hot start of Cincinnati Reds rookie right fielder Aristides Aquino, who has made history by launching eight home runs in his firs...

City of Phanatic Love: Phillies Face Lawsuit Over Beloved Mascot

Dustin Osborne

Aug 12, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

He’s green, a little mean, and often obscene – it’s the mascot everyone loves to hate, the infamous Phillie Phanatic. After the filing of a new federal lawsuit, however, there’s an ominous question looming of w...

Toronto Blue Jays Phenom Bo Bichette is Taking The Big Leagues By Storm

Quinn Allen

Aug 11, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays

Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cavan Biggio are now in full swing with the Toronto Blue Jays at the big-league level. The latest to get the call-up to the show was Bichette, who was promoted from Triple...

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