Matthew J. Kozlowski, Author at Baseball Essential

What Should the Twins Do with Brian Dozier?

Sep 16, 2016

With the Minnesota Twins stranded in the basement with a 55-92 record, the Twin City faithful have one thing to smile about. Second baseman Brian Dozier is having a remarkable season. Dozier totals 41 home runs...

A Closer Look at the Yankees’ Three-Headed Monster

Matthew J. Kozlowski

Mar 7, 2016

New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

Now that Aroldis Chapman has been suspended 30 games by Major League Baseball, the New York Yankees bullpen will be without one-third of their "three-headed monster" for the start of the 2016 season. Last se...

Jose Bautista, Is He Worth an Extension?

Matthew J. Kozlowski

Feb 23, 2016

American League East, Contract, Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista is feeling quite adamant about his next contract, whether it's going to be with him returning to "the 6" or not. Bautista, 35, is playing in his last season of a club-fri...

Colorado Rockies: 2016 Season Preview

Matthew J. Kozlowski

Feb 13, 2016

Colorado Rockies, Features, Opinions & Predictions

The Colorado Rockies finished the 2015 campaign with a record of 68-94, marking the fifth season in a row that the Rockies have not finished the year with more than 74 wins. It is becoming increasingly clear th...

Diamondbacks on the Verge of Signing Tyler Clippard

Matthew J. Kozlowski

Feb 8, 2016

Arizona Diamondbacks, Breaking News, Features, Headlines, Rumors

Tyler Clippard may have finally found his home for the 2016 season. The right-handed set-up man is currently working out a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. ...

A Look at the Rays Lineup After the Acquisition of Corey Dickerson

Matthew J. Kozlowski

Jan 28, 2016

American League East, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

With the reported deal that has former Colorado Rockies outfielder, Corey Dickerson heading to the Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa has finally added that spark in their lineup that can complement third baseman, Evan Long...

Is Jonathan Lucroy on his way out of Milwaukee?

Matthew J. Kozlowski

Jan 20, 2016

Headlines, Milwaukee Brewers, National League Central

Current Milwaukee Brewers All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy is reportedly seeking his way out of Milwaukee. Lucroy hinted at the Brewers today in an interview with Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentin...

Marlins Closing in on Edwin Jackson

Matthew J. Kozlowski

Jan 4, 2016

Miami Marlins, National League East, Offseason, Rumors

The Miami Marlins look like they are going to be welcoming in a new pitcher to their pitching staff in the coming hours, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. The Marlins are very close to a deal with former Atla...

Braves Shopping Nick Swisher, Michael Bourn

Matthew J. Kozlowski

Jan 4, 2016

Atlanta Braves, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors

The Atlanta Braves are reportedly looking to deal at least one of Nick Swisher or Michael Bourn before Opening Day. The team is willing to "eat a good portion of the salary" that is owed to either player during...

Power Ranking the MLB Rotations Division-by-Division

Matthew J. Kozlowski

Dec 24, 2015

American League, American League Central, American League East, American League West, Features, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, National League East, National League West, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America) *All statistics are regular season only* National League East: 1. New York Mets Projected Rotation: (with 2015 statistics) Matt Harvey (13-8, 2.71 ERA) ...

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