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Adrian Gonzalez Has to Capitalize on New Opportunity to Rejuvenate Career

Mar 25, 2018

Features, Major League Baseball, National League, New York Mets

Over the past year, Adrian Gonzalez has gone from being an every day player on a World Series contender, to a cheap veteran that the New York Mets hope is low risk, high reward.In June 2017, Gonzalez was pl...

Alex Cobb Signing Shows That the Orioles Aren’t Going Down Without a Fight

Kyle O'Neill

Mar 21, 2018

Baltimore Orioles, Features, Offseason

As the Baltimore Orioles look around at the other teams in the American League East, outsiders continue to doubt their chances of competing in the division. They might be right, but the Orioles have shown this ...

Former Big Leaguer Chris Carter Is Now Impacting Sports From Corporate America

Kyle O'Neill

Mar 6, 2018

Features

Less than one percent of athletes make it to the major leagues. Chris Carter, nick named “The Animal,” lived that dream, even rocking four home runs in the big leagues. Since retiring, though, he has focused on...

Despite Criticism, Rays are Rebuilding the Right Way

Kyle O'Neill

Feb 22, 2018

Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

It's never easy to tell a fanbase that it's time to rebuild. Tampa Bay Rays general manager Erik Neander has faced backlash this offseason on the Rays' decision to ship out talent with the longterm future in mi...

Opinion: A Payroll Floor Won’t Solve the Offseason Problems

Kyle O'Neill

Feb 15, 2018

Features, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

As pitchers and catchers start to report, with spring training games beginning late next week, many high-profile names remain unsigned. Teams are embracing the idea that a $200 million payroll is not necessary ...

New York Mets Wish List for 2018

Kyle O'Neill

Nov 28, 2017

Features, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

As the hot stove begins to warm up, there is not a team more eager to put 2017 behind them than the New York Mets. With World Series aspirations, they ended up dismantled by injuries finishing 70-92, fourth in ...

Yankees Should Explore Trade Market for Dellin Betances

Kyle O'Neill

Nov 17, 2017

Features, New York Yankees, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

With the New York Yankees, Dellin Betances' greatest weakness has been his inconsistency. There are games where Betances is locked in, using his fastball, slider, and curveball to keep hitters off balanced. How...

Yankees Made Right Move by Starting Torres and Wade in Minor Leagues

Kyle O'Neill

Mar 30, 2017

New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

When New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius injured his shoulder in the World Baseball Classic, it created chatter about elite prospect Gleyber Torres starting the 2017 season in the Bronx. Once Torres was s...

Matt Wieters to the Washington Nationals Was the Logical Move for All Parties

Kyle O'Neill

Mar 7, 2017

Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Two weeks ago, the Washington Nationals made the move they internally discussed for months by coming to terms with catcher Matt Wieters on a two-year deal worth $21 million. Once the Baltimore Orioles signed We...

Is Andrew Miller Making the Right Choice by Playing in WBC

Kyle O'Neill

Feb 3, 2017

Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Over the past few weeks, debate has sparked the baseball world surrounding Andrew Miller's decision to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The most recent update by MLB Network's Jon Morosi is that...

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