Quinn Allen, Author at Baseball Essential

Washington Nationals: Juan Soto Had a Postseason for the Ages

Nov 4, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason, Washington Nationals

It's still sinking in, but the Washington Nationals are World Series champions. After barely sneaking into the playoffs as a Wild Card, they made a historic run to the Fall Classic, beating a Houston Astros tea...

Consistent Pitching and Timely Hitting Leads the Washington Nationals to First-Ever World Series

Quinn Allen

Oct 18, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason, Washington Nationals

Down 3-1 in the eighth inning of the National League Wild Card Game to the Milwaukee Brewers, it looked likely that the Washington Nationals' postseason fate would end in just one decisive game. After a meltdow...

New York Yankees Phenom Gleyber Torres Continues to Shine on the Biggest Stage

Quinn Allen

Oct 11, 2019

Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

The New York Yankees breezed past the Minnesota Twins in the American League Division Series, sweeping them in the five-game set. They were ready to play from the get-go, scoring 23 runs in just three contests....

ALDS Preview: Twins vs. Yankees

Quinn Allen

Oct 4, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

The New York Yankees (103-59) and Minnesota Twins (101-61) will square off against one another in the American League Division Series. The Yankees won the season series with the Twins, 4-2, including a dramatic...

ALDS Preview: Rays vs. Astros

Quinn Allen

Oct 4, 2019

American League, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason, Tampa Bay Rays

After a dominant performance by the Tampa Bay Rays in a 5-1 win over the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card Game on Wednesday night, where Yandy Diaz hit two solo home runs, the stage is set for...

Five MLB Rookies Who Had Breakout 2019 Seasons

Quinn Allen

Sep 27, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

A lot of rookies made their mark in Major League Baseball this season, whether they began the year at the major-league level or were called up at some point in 2019. There were several impressive first-year pla...

Yordan Alvarez Has Been the Perfect Addition to the Houston Astros Offense

Quinn Allen

Sep 17, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

There's no questioning how good the Houston Astros are this year. From their stellar 1-2-3 of Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, and Zack Grienke, to their powerful lineup that hits on a consistent basis, this team...

Oakland Athletics: Rookie Jesus Luzardo Has the Potential To Be an Ace

Quinn Allen

Sep 13, 2019

Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

The Jesus Luzardo hype was in full effect leading up to the Oakland Athletics giving him the call-up to the big leagues, and he lived up to all expectations in his debut. Oakland's number one prospect, Luzardo ...

Braves’ Josh Donaldson Continues To Rake During Outstanding Second Half

Quinn Allen

Sep 3, 2019

Atlanta Braves, Opinions & Predictions

Surrounded by young stars like Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies, Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson is quietly putting together an impressive second half at the plate for the National League East-leading Atla...

Chicago Cubs Slugger Nicholas Castellanos is Thriving in His New Surroundings

Quinn Allen

Aug 27, 2019

Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

They say that a fresh start can pay off when a player gets stagnant with the same team. Just look at Justin Verlander. He looked like he was aging with the Detroit Tigers, but then a trade deadline move to the ...

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