Quinn Allen, Author at Baseball Essential

Pete Alonso Could be One of the Most Exciting Power Hitters We’ve Seen in a Long Time

Apr 23, 2019

Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

Nicknamed "Pete the Polar Bear" for his big 6-foot-3, 245 pound build at just 24 years old, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has taken the big leagues by storm in 2019. Through 22 games Alonso has alread...

Tampa Bay Rays Starting Rotation Continues to Impress With MLB’s Best ERA

Quinn Allen

Apr 15, 2019

American League East, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

One of the biggest surprises so far in the 2019 big-league season has been the remarkable start of the Tampa Bay Rays. In a very tough American League East, they currently sit in first place at 12-4. After winn...

D-Backs Merrill Kelly is Getting His Big-League Chance After a Long Journey

Quinn Allen

Apr 7, 2019

Arizona Diamondbacks, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

If you looked around the major leagues, you'd find tons of great stories about guys who made the bigs after being late-round picks or spent 10 years in the minors before getting a chance at the MLB level. Th...

From 37th-round Pick to the Majors: the Inspiring Story of Royals’ Jake Newberry

Quinn Allen

Apr 3, 2019

Features, Interviews, Kansas City Royals, Minor League Baseball

As a late-round pick, more often than not, players get lost in the minors and never see the big leagues. With so many exciting prospects around them on a daily basis, along with the grind of playing everyday an...

Baseball Essential 2019 Preview Series: National League West

Quinn Allen

Mar 28, 2019

National League West, Opinions & Predictions

The National League West has been a division dominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers for the last handful of years. Last year, however, the Dodgers only won the division by one game ahead of an exciting Colorado R...

The Seattle Mariners Offer a Fresh Start for Former First Overall Pick Tim Beckham

Quinn Allen

Mar 23, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Seattle Mariners

As a first overall pick who was given over six million as a signing bonus by the Tampa Bay Rays back in 2008, it's safe to say infielder Tim Beckham's big-league career has been underwhelming so far. The 29-yea...

Josh James Could Emerge as a Vital Piece to the Houston Astros Bullpen

Quinn Allen

Mar 13, 2019

Houston Astros, Opinions & Predictions

Although Josh James has only pitched a handful of innings at the big-league level, it was enough to make his mark with the Houston Astros last season given his electric triple-digit fastball. The 26-year old sa...

Gio Gonzalez Should be Signed Already

Quinn Allen

Mar 5, 2019

Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

We're well into spring training now, and veteran left-hander Gio Gonzalez remains a free agent. There have been several teams who have shown interest in the 33-year old, such as the New York Mets and Oakland At...

Marwin Gonzalez Would Be A Good Fit For The Minnesota Twins

Quinn Allen

Feb 21, 2019

Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

We're currently in the first week of spring training workouts, and one of the best utility men in all of baseball is still a free agent. The negotiations for a deal with a new club have been complicated for Mar...

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