American League West

An Open Letter to My Fellow Astros Fans

Feb 11, 2020

Headlines, Houston Astros, Opinions & Predictions

I have been attempting to write something of substance about the sign-stealing controversy surrounding the Houston Astros for months. Dozens of times, I will author an article or a series of tweets that hit 300...

No Punishment Can Offset the Houston Astros’ Disgraceful Actions

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 20, 2020

Hall of Fame, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The Houston Astros cheated by means of stealing opposing teams' signs with technology, covered it up, got caught, and Major League Baseball dropped the hammer on them. Unfortunately, there's no punishment or se...

The Shocking Part of the Sign-Stealing Scandal? Someone Was Punished

Tom Gibbons

Jan 19, 2020

Hall of Fame, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Gaylord Perry was 35 and had pitched 12 seasons in the big leagues when he decided to make a stunning confession in an autobiography, writing: “On May 31, 1964, I became an outlaw in the strictest sense of the ...

The Angels Should Put Their Best Foot Forward for a Mike Clevinger Trade

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 12, 2020

Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Yes, signing one of the game's best players, Anthony Rendon, was exciting, but the Los Angeles Angels still need an ace to be a playoff contender; a trade for Cleveland Indians right-hander Mike Clevinger is th...

Nicholas Castellanos Could be the Impact Bat That the Texas Rangers Need

Quinn Allen

Jan 6, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers

After an outstanding second half with the Chicago Cubs last season, Nicholas Castellanos is one of the hottest names on the free-agent market. The Cubs acquired the 27-year old outfielder from the Detroit Tiger...

Los Angeles Angels Agree to One-Year, $9 Million Deal With Julio Teheran

Jason Kelly

Dec 19, 2019

Los Angeles Angels, Offseason, Transactions

The quest for starting pitching continued for the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, as they signed 28-year-old right-hander Julio Teheran to a one-year, $9 million deal, which was first reported by ESPN's Jeff Pa...

The Angels Have the Best Star Duo in Baseball in Trout and Rendon

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 18, 2019

Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Anthony Rendon likely doesn't put the Los Angeles Angels in the playoffs. Their starting pitching remains suspect, and the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics, their American League West rivals, are deeper and...

The Angels Need More Than Just Gerrit Cole to Get Into Playoff Contention

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 5, 2019

Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The prevalent rumor across Major League Baseball concerning Gerrit Cole is that he's going to be playing for the Los Angeles Angels in 2020. At the same time, even if they ink the right-hander, the Angels aren'...

Oakland Athletics: Landing Spots for Players on the Trade Block

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 30, 2019

Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

While they're surely looking for ways to improve their roster after a second consecutive 97-win season, the Oakland Athletics have some financial matters to take care of. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athle...

Josh Donaldson Could be the Answer for the Texas Rangers at Third Base

Quinn Allen

Nov 27, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers

Josh Donaldson, who's coming off an outstanding season with the Atlanta Braves, is one of the biggest position players on the free agent market this offseason. After an injury-riddled 2018 season, the former Am...