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Finding Homes for 10 Non-Tendered MLB Players

Dec 4, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Several notable players have been non-tendered over the last week, adding more depth to the Major League Baseball free agent market. Where will these players end up? Here are landing spots for 10 of these stran...

Bang-for-the-Buck MLB Free Agents at Every Position

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 2, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Trevor Bauer, J.T. Realmuto, DJ LeMahieu, Michael Brantley, and George Springer headline this offseason's Major League Baseball free agent class. Simultaneously, there are many players who can have a profound i...

Seven-Inning Doubleheaders Present an Advantage for Teams with Stellar Starting Pitching

Robbie Stratakos

May 1, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Among the many ideas that have surfaced about a potential 2020 Major League Baseball season have been the prospect of seven-inning doubleheaders. If that comes to fruition and/or becomes a prevalent occurrence,...

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 ...

Hyun-Jin Ryu Gives the Toronto Blue Jays Much-Needed Rotation Reliability

Quinn Allen

Dec 24, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays locked up a much-needed starting pitcher on Sunday, agreeing to a four-year, $80 million deal with former Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu. The 32-year old enjoyed a great seas...

Rays’ Pham-Renfroe Trade Epitomizes Team’s Cutthroat, Production-Grinding Ways

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 15, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays recently made a trade with the San Diego Padres that's generally perceived as a fair swap. The deal sent outfielder Tommy Pham and two-way prospect Jake Cronenworth to San Diego and outfielde...

Tampa Bay Rays Add Power Bat in Japanese Slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo

Quinn Allen

Dec 13, 2019

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are adding a much-needed power bat to their lineup. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays are finalizing a two-year, $12 million with Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, who had quite the...

Gerrit Cole Makes the Yankees the Team to Beat in the American League

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 13, 2019

Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The New York Yankees did it: they got their ace. With Gerrit Cole in the fold -- thanks to a record-setting, nine-year, $324 million deal -- the Yankees are now the team to beat in the American League. Cole ...

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. ...

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