Zain Pyarali, Author at Baseball Essential

Houston Astros: Spring Training Preview

Feb 12, 2016

When the Houston Astros found themselves playing baseball in October last season for the first time since their World Series campaign in 2005, when they were a member of the National League, fans could not have...

Can Toronto Trust Marcus Stroman?

Zain Pyarali

Feb 8, 2016

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

We get it, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman is the man. He has a slick haircut that mirrors Odell Beckham Jr. He’s shown off his rap skills, proving that Damian Lillard isn’t the only professio...

Making the Case for El Toro in the AL

Zain Pyarali

Jan 26, 2016

American League, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

As we near the end of January, players are just a month away from reporting to warm climates for spring training. Free agents who are still out on the market enter desperation mode to find a club that will sign...

Evaluating the International Free Agents

Zain Pyarali

Jan 13, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals, Transactions

Credit: Joe Scarnici / Getty Images North America Free agency in the MLB offseason is one of the most hectic times for a general manager. Finding the right players to fill the holes on a team’s depth chart ...

2015 Toronto Blue Jays: Canadian Crushers

Zain Pyarali

Dec 31, 2015

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

The epic bat flip of Jose Bautista in Game 5 of the ALDS after crushing the go-ahead home run in a wild seventh inning was an unforgettable moment for Blue Jay fans as Toronto won its first playoff series since...

Chapman Completes Lethal Bullpen Trio in the Bronx

Zain Pyarali

Dec 29, 2015

American League, American League East, Headlines, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees

Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman potentially pulled off the steal of the offseason on Monday when he exchanged four minor league prospects to the Cincinnati Reds for four-time All-Star closer Aroldis Chapm...

Cardinals Seeking Rays’ Odorizzi as Trade Target

Zain Pyarali

Dec 19, 2015

Headlines, Offseason, Rumors

According to Jon Morosi of FOX Sports, the St. Louis Cardinals have taken interest in Tampa Bay Rays starting pitching, and Jake Odorizzi could be their target. The 25-year-old right-hander grew up in the St. L...

Molina Undergoes Second Thumb Surgery

Zain Pyarali

Dec 16, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Injuries, National League Central, St. Louis Cardinals

Eight-time Gold Glove catcher Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals will miss most of spring training as he had surgery on a torn ligament in his thumb for the second time in past two months yesterday. Mo...

What’s left for the Angels in free agency?

Zain Pyarali

Dec 16, 2015

American League West, Los Angeles Angels, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

When Jerry Dipoto marched into Southern California to be the new general manager of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2011, he landed the top hitter and one of the top pitchers on the free-agent market. Dipo...

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