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The Best and Worst Trade of the Decade for the Houston Astros

Mar 23, 2020

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

It's hard to call the decade of the 2010s a failure for the Houston Astros. From their disastrous stretch of 324 losses from 2011-2013, the Astros reinvented themselves with elite prospect development, great sc...

MLB: Five Youngsters to Watch in 2020

Quinn Allen

Mar 15, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

With baseball at a halt, we could be waiting longer than expected for opening day. But despite the delays to the 2020 Major League Baseball season, there are still many things to look forward to as another big-...

MLB Players Look Like Hypocrites For Attacking Mike Fiers and Commissioner Rob Manfred

Jason Kelly

Feb 23, 2020

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The Houston Astros' cheating scandal has drawn outright anger from baseball fans and players alike. Both active and retired players have been extremely vocal about their frustrations with the Astros, as well as...

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Must Let the Game Police Itself in 2020

Jason Kelly

Feb 21, 2020

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The 2019-2020 Major League Baseball offseason has not just been one to forget but one to bury under the floorboards and pray that baseball fans forget about forever. Obviously, the cheating scandal surrounding ...

Trevor Bauer Blasts Commissioner Rob Manfred for MLB’s Poor Marketing and Declining Popularity

Jason Kelly

Feb 13, 2020

Cincinnati Reds, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The 2019-2020 Major League Baseball offseason has been mired with controversy, scandals, and blockbuster transactions. It has been the wildest rollercoaster of emotions that baseball fans have experienced in a ...

Five MLB Signings That Flew Under the Radar

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 8, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Major League Baseball free agency is pretty much over. All the big names have signed, and few bang-for-the-buck players remain available. Given how quickly the offseason shaped up, a handful of MLB signings fle...

Give the Miami Marlins Credit: They’re Trying

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 4, 2020

Major League Baseball, Miami Marlins, Opinions & Predictions

Give the Miami Marlins credit: they're trying. The Marlins have been active this offseason, when it concerns adding established talent to their big-league roster. They've acquired infielders Jonathan Villar ...

Hyun-Jin Ryu Gives the Toronto Blue Jays Much-Needed Rotation Reliability

Quinn Allen

Dec 24, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays locked up a much-needed starting pitcher on Sunday, agreeing to a four-year, $80 million deal with former Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu. The 32-year old enjoyed a great seas...

Brewers Should Finish Short-Term, Void-Filling Offseason by Signing Dallas Keuchel

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 20, 2019

Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, Opinions & Predictions

The Milwaukee Brewers have been the most active team in Major League Baseball this offseason, and they should finish off the period by signing Dallas Keuchel. The Brewers either released or lost the followin...

Rays’ Pham-Renfroe Trade Epitomizes Team’s Cutthroat, Production-Grinding Ways

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 15, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays recently made a trade with the San Diego Padres that's generally perceived as a fair swap. The deal sent outfielder Tommy Pham and two-way prospect Jake Cronenworth to San Diego and outfielde...

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