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Javier Baez is Criminally Underrated in Fantasy Baseball

Jun 20, 2017

Disclaimer: I am a St. Louis Cardinals fan about to praise a Chicago Cubs player. It feels so wrong, and yet, I feel confident that I’m right here. Javier Baez is considered a mid-low tier fantasy option on the...

Most Versatile Player: Paul Goldschmidt Should Win NL MVP

Tom Dorsa

Jun 20, 2017

Arizona Diamondbacks, Opinions & Predictions, Statistics

When Paul Goldschmidt trotted onto the field in his August 1, 2011, major-league debut, fans and experts denoted the 6'3" righty as potentially the next Jeff Bagwell. Goldschmidt shares a position with the form...

Relax Philadelphia, Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Ryan Waterman

May 30, 2017

Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

If you're a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, the past month has been absolutely brutal. Through their first 20 games, Philadelphia seemed to be living up to the expectations that many fans had for this seas...

Dodgers option Julio Urias to Triple-A

Jeff J. Snider

May 22, 2017

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers

On Sunday morning, the day after his second straight poor start, Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Julio Urias was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Dodgers recalled right-handed reliever Josh Ravin to take Urias...

Brett Cecil: Big Bucks, But No Payoff

Billy Collins

May 16, 2017

Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

This past offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals signed relief pitcher Brett Cecil to a four-year contract worth $30.5 million. This deal was one of many in the deepest free agent class of bullpen arms in recent me...

Cody Bellinger is Trying to Force the Issue

Jeff J. Snider

May 2, 2017

Features, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers

After his first three games in the big leagues, Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Cody Bellinger looked like he wasn't ready for prime time. He was hitting .100/.250/.100, with his lone hit a squibber to thi...

Washington Nationals’ Ridiculous April Featured Various Milestones

Tom Dorsa

May 1, 2017

Features, Statistics, Washington Nationals

With a 17-8 record, the Washington Nationals have materialized as perhaps the strongest team in Major League Baseball. Their lead in the National League East has extended to five games over the Miami Marlins, w...

Let’s Assemble The Perfect Home Run Derby

Tom Dorsa

Apr 28, 2017

American League, Major League Baseball, National League

The Home Run Derby, an annual slugging competition during Major League Baseball's All-Star week festivities, has forever been a fan favorite. While the format of the event has changed ever so often, the goal re...

The Colorado Rockies’ Sudden Emergence Came At The Right Time

Tom Dorsa

Apr 26, 2017

Colorado Rockies

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Baseball experts all across the country have long been awaiting a sense of legitimacy from the Colorado Rockies. This comes mostly in part to their undeniable mediocrity since their sensational run 10 years ago...

Dodgers Call Up Top Prospect Cody Bellinger

Jeff J. Snider

Apr 25, 2017

Breaking News, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up top prospect Cody Bellinger from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The corresponding move(s) to make room on both the 25- and 40-man rosters have not yet been announced. Bellinge...