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A Healthy, Breakout Season for Shohei Ohtani Would Significantly Propel the Angels

May 26, 2020

Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

As currently constructed, the Los Angeles Angels aren't going to the playoffs in 2020. The player that could change that notion? Shohei Ohtani. In his two years in the show Ohtani has been a sight to behold,...

Washington Nationals: Victor Robles is the Key to Another Deep Playoff Run

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 24, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Victor Robles became the forgotten man for the Washington Nationals on the road to their 2019 World Series championship. That won't be the case in 2020, as the 22-year-old is the key to the Nationals going on a...

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 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...

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...

Washington Nationals: Juan Soto Had a Postseason for the Ages

Quinn Allen

Nov 4, 2019

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

It's still sinking in, but the Washington Nationals are World Series champions. After barely sneaking into the playoffs as a Wild Card, they made a historic run to the Fall Classic, beating a Houston Astros tea...

Consistent Pitching and Timely Hitting Leads the Washington Nationals to First-Ever World Series

Quinn Allen

Oct 18, 2019

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

Down 3-1 in the eighth inning of the National League Wild Card Game to the Milwaukee Brewers, it looked likely that the Washington Nationals' postseason fate would end in just one decisive game. After a meltdow...

The Washington Nationals Need to Extend Anthony Rendon

Robbie Stratakos

Mar 4, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

It's official: Bryce Harper will not be playing for the Washington Nationals in 2019. On Thursday afternoon, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a 13-year, $330 milli...

Washington Nationals: Throughout Chaotic Season, Anthony Rendon Shined

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 29, 2018

Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Bryce Harper hit just .249 and was nearly traded at the Major League Baseball trade deadline in a walk year; Max Scherzer had another Cy Young Award caliber season; Juan Soto took the league by storm after bein...

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