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The Yankees-Mets “Rivalry” Should Not Get in the Way of Business

Dec 12, 2018

New York Mets, New York Yankees, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

When the rumors first became public that the New York Yankees and New York Mets had trade discussions that involved pitcher Noah Syndergaard, the outrage on Twitter was quite amusing to witness. I have always t...

Blue Jays Release Troy Tulowitzki

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 11, 2018

Headlines, Offseason, Toronto Blue Jays

In a stunning move, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that they have released shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. Tulowitzki had two years and $38 million remaining on his contract. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins r...

With NL East Title at Stake, the Braves and Phillies Should Pursue Zack Greinke

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 10, 2018

National League East, Offseason

When the 2018 season began, both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves were ready to come out of their rebuilds. The Phillies were more aggressive in their pursuit signing high-priced veterans Jake A...

Acquiring Cano and Diaz Puts the New York Mets Back in the Playoff Hunt

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 6, 2018

New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

Are there questions that come with the New York Mets pulling off a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Mariners for second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz? Of course. Cano is 36 and coming off an 80-...

Jonathan Schoop is Smart to Seek a One-Year, Make-Good Deal

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 5, 2018

Features, Offseason

Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns had a very straightforward answer when asked about Jonathan Schoop's tenure in Milwaukee. Stearns admitted it was a bad trade, and the blame should be put on him....

Yankees: What Comes Next Will Determine Whether James Paxton Trade Was Worthwhile

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 2, 2018

New York Yankees, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The New York Yankees were one of the first teams to pull off a significant trade this offseason in acquiring left-hander James Paxton from the Seattle Mariners. While Paxton certainly deepens their starting rot...

The Worst Tweets from the Early Days of MLB Twitter Accounts

Tom Dorsa

Nov 30, 2018

Major League Baseball, Offseason

Back when Twitter soared in popularity in the spring and summer of 2009, sports teams all around North America felt increased pressure to join the platform. The only problem: absolutely nobody knew how to use T...

Round-Up: Minor Moves for the Thanksgiving Week

Joe Orsatti

Nov 26, 2018

Headlines, Minor League Baseball, Offseason

It was definitely a busy week in baseball, but while the James Paxton trade really made most of the noise, there were a considerable amount of minor moves that went down without much fanfare. Based on the shee...

Matt Harvey Would be the Perfect Reclamation Project for the Athletics

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 26, 2018

Oakland Athletics, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Matt Harvey is one of the biggest enigmas in Major League Baseball. But the Oakland Athletics are in need of starting pitching, and the right-hander would be the perfect reclamation project for president Billy ...

MLB Thanksgiving: What Every National League Team has to be Thankful for

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 23, 2018

National League, Opinions & Predictions

Thanksgiving is upon us. Here is what every National League team in Major League Baseball has to be thankful for. Atlanta Braves: Youthful, Star Duo The Braves brokeout to win the National League East in 2018...

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