Niklas Jarvinen, Author at Baseball Essential

Five Reasons the Cubs Could Be Even Better in 2017

Mar 27, 2017

It’s hard to imagine that the Chicago Cubs could actually be better in 2017 after a 2016 season that saw them win 103 games in the regular season and their first World Series title in 108 years. That's especial...

Who Should Hit Leadoff for the Cubs?

Niklas Jarvinen

Feb 8, 2017

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs' biggest loss this offseason was Dexter Fowler. They have depth and can replace him and they’ll still be good, but the biggest question for them now is who is going to be their leadoff hitter? ...

The Tigers Made an Underrated Move

Niklas Jarvinen

Jan 13, 2017

Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers fans mostly had one of two reactions to the news that Alex Avila was coming back. They were either happy to have the fan favorite back, or they were mad because his dad is the GM and they think i...

Finding a Solution to the Tigers’ Biggest Problem

Niklas Jarvinen

Dec 14, 2016

Detroit Tigers

The Winter Meetings have passed and the Detroit Tigers still have a hole to fill in center field. It was speculated that maybe they’d just turn 2017 into a rebuilding season (or “retooling,” as general manager ...

Who Should Win the AL Rookie of the Year?

Niklas Jarvinen

Nov 1, 2016

Opinions & Predictions

The closest race in American League award season this year will likely be the Rookie of the Year Award. It is a fierce battle between New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez and Detroit Tigers starter Michael Ful...

The Tigers Lineup Down the Stretch

Niklas Jarvinen

Sep 22, 2016

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers remain in the playoff hunt, just a few games out of the second Wild Card spot. They have a chance to make the playoffs, but they need to fix their recent hitting issues. Ian Kinsler and Victo...

The Cubs Strengths and What They Mean

Niklas Jarvinen

Aug 23, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Opinions & Predictions

I recently got the chance to be able to watch the Cubs play at Wrigley last Tuesday against Angels and Thursday against the Cardinals and a few things stuck out to me as to why the Cubs really are the heavy Wor...

Who Should Start at Third: Arenado or Bryant?

Niklas Jarvinen

Jul 5, 2016

Opinions & Predictions

Major League Baseball will announce the results to the All-Star balloting results for players who get to start in San Diego in this year's game on Tuesday, and there were a lot of close races this year with man...

On the Tigers-Phillies Comparisons

Niklas Jarvinen

May 31, 2016

Detroit Tigers

Last season, for the first time since 2010, the Detroit Tigers missed the playoffs. They had won four straight division titles and seemed to be right up there with the World Series favorites every season from 2...

Sample Sizes and Starts Like Story’s

Niklas Jarvinen

Apr 26, 2016

Opinions & Predictions

Trevor Story hit seven home runs in his first six games of 2016. Right now Max Scherzer has one of the highest ERAs in baseball. As a Tiger fan, I hear complaints over the struggles of Miguel Cabrera, Justin Up...

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