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The Texas Rangers Have Opened the Door to MLB’s Basement

Robbie Stratakos
Sep 13, 2020
Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers got off the family room couch a few years ago and have now approached the door to Major League Baseball's basement; times are tough in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are 16-30, which is good...

The Seattle Mariners Have Sparked an Optimistic Rebuild

Robbie Stratakos
Sep 8, 2020
Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Seattle Mariners
Two months ago the Seattle Mariners were looking at future departures in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, looking for a place to go. As the 2020 Major League Baseball season hits the home stretch, the Mari...

American League West X factors for 2020

Robbie Stratakos
Mar 12, 2020
American League West, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions
What players can move the needle for their respective teams in the 2020 Major League Baseball season? Here are X factors for every team in the American League West. Houston Astros: Lance McCullers Jr. The Ast...

An Open Letter to My Fellow Astros Fans

Tom Dorsa
Feb 11, 2020
Headlines, Houston Astros, Opinions & Predictions
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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...

Alex Bregman Will Not, and Should Not, Win the AL MVP Award

Tom Dorsa
Sep 18, 2019
Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions
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On Tuesday morning, the editorial board for the Houston Chronicle made a pretty questionable decision. The decision was to publish this article by sports columnist Brian T. Smith, who suggests that Houston Astr...

Yordan Alvarez Has Been the Perfect Addition to the Houston Astros Offense

Quinn Allen
Sep 17, 2019
Hall of Fame, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions
There's no questioning how good the Houston Astros are this year. From their stellar 1-2-3 of Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, and Zack Grienke, to their powerful lineup that hits on a consistent basis, this team...

Oakland Athletics: Rookie Jesus Luzardo Has the Potential To Be an Ace

Quinn Allen
Sep 13, 2019
Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions
The Jesus Luzardo hype was in full effect leading up to the Oakland Athletics giving him the call-up to the big leagues, and he lived up to all expectations in his debut. Oakland's number one prospect, Luzardo ...

In Tragic Death, Tyler Skaggs Still Got What We All Need

Tom Dorsa
Jul 3, 2019
Headlines, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball
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A few days ago, a friend of mine committed suicide. According to the Carrollton, Texas police department, the lonesome middle-aged man passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, leaving little...

Joey Gallo’s AL MVP Case Shows the Good in Baseball’s Changing Landscape

Tom Dorsa
Jun 2, 2019
Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers
Joey Gallo hasn't changed since arriving in the major leagues. The Texas Rangers slugger might be a little smarter of a baserunner and a tad better on defense, but he is still the exact same hitter. No, Gallo h...

Starting Pitching is a Bright Spot in a Slow Start for the Oakland Athletics

Robbie Stratakos
May 23, 2019
Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions
When you win 97 games and make the playoffs, you don't expect to come out of the gate the ensuing season in third place in your division, let alone 25-25. Without a doubt, it's a highly disappointing start for ...
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