National League East

Rotation Consistency Will Make or Break the 2020 New York Mets

Feb 22, 2020

Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

If the New York Mets are going to break through next season, they need their starting rotation to be consistently stellar. On the surface, the Mets have one of the best starting rotations in Major League Bas...

The Washington Nationals Did a Savvy Job Remaking Their Infield

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 3, 2020

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

There's no replacing Anthony Rendon. With that said, the Washington Nationals have done a savvy job remaking their infield. The Nationals have signed five infielders this offseason: Howie Kendrick (one-year,...

The Atlanta Braves are Built to Withstand Josh Donaldson’s Departure

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 17, 2020

Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Is Josh Donaldson signing with the Minnesota Twins good for the Atlanta Braves. No, but they're built to withstand his departure. It's difficult to replace someone who plays a stellar third base, posted a .9...

Philadelphia Phillies’ Offseason Marginally Improves Their Ballclub

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 16, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have missed the playoffs in each of the last eight seasons and have been rigorously spending in an attempt to get back on the map. They've continued that mentality this offseason, but ...

Give the Miami Marlins Credit: They’re Trying

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 4, 2020

Major League Baseball, Miami Marlins, Opinions & Predictions

Give the Miami Marlins credit: they're trying. The Marlins have been active this offseason, when it concerns adding established talent to their big-league roster. They've acquired infielders Jonathan Villar ...

The Nationals’ Long-Term Projection of Carter Kieboom Dictates Their Infield Future

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 28, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Infielder Carter Kieboom, 22, is the Washington Nationals top prospect, but his future with the team is an enigma. The organization's long-term projection of their 2016 first-round draft selection will dictate ...

Stephen Strasburg Went From MLB’s Forgotten Star to One of its Highest-Paid Players

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 12, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

One year ago Stephen Strasburg was Major League Baseball's forgotten star. Now he's one of the highest-paid players in the sport. Strasburg re-signed with the Washington Nationals, whom he has spent the enti...

Cole Hamels Brings a Wealth of Experience to a Young Braves Starting Rotation

Quinn Allen

Dec 6, 2019

Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Four-time All-Star Cole Hamels inked a one-year, $18 million deal with the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Hamels gives manager Brian Snitker a seasoned veteran and a proven contender in his starting rotation. ...

Zack Wheeler, Phillies Strike Five-Year, $118 Million Deal

Jason Kelly

Dec 4, 2019

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies, Transactions

As first reported by Marc Carig of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies snagged Zack Wheeler off the free agent market on a multi-year deal. https://twitter.com/MarcCarig/status/1202306295652659200 Sho...

Travis d’Arnaud Signing Continues the Atlanta Braves’ Busy Offseason

Joe Orsatti

Nov 25, 2019

Atlanta Braves, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Transactions

The Atlanta Braves have, undoubtedly, been baseball's busiest team this offseason, as profiled on Baseball Essential last week. Their activity continued on Sunday, as they signed catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a tw...