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Five Reasons Why the Houston Astros Will Win the 2019 World Series

Sep 28, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

At 105-55, the Houston Astros own the best record in Major League Baseball, and their regular season dominance will translate into postseason success. Here are five reasons why the Astros will win the 2019 Worl...

The Los Angeles Angels Claim Kean Wong

Joe Orsatti

Sep 27, 2019

Headlines, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball

The Los Angeles Angels acquired second base prospect Kean Wong off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday and transferred Griffin Canning to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Wong was remo...

Five MLB Rookies Who Had Breakout 2019 Seasons

Quinn Allen

Sep 27, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

A lot of rookies made their mark in Major League Baseball this season, whether they began the year at the major-league level or were called up at some point in 2019. There were several impressive first-year pla...

St. Louis Cardinals: Flaherty and Hudson Have Quietly Become an Elite One-Two Pitching Punch

Robbie Stratakos

Sep 27, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a remarkable second-half comeback to make the postseason, and, in the process, saw right-handers Jack Flaherty and Dakota Hudson blossom into an elite one-two pitching punch. ...

Atlanta Braves: Mike Foltynewicz is Heating Up at an Opportune Time

Robbie Stratakos

Sep 24, 2019

Atlanta Braves, Opinions & Predictions

Mike Foltynewicz is heating up at an opportune time for the Atlanta Braves. Collectively spelling, the 2019 Major League Baseball season has been cruel to Foltynewicz, beginning with him missing the first mo...

Miami Marlins: Extending Don Mattingly Sends the Right Message

Robbie Stratakos

Sep 23, 2019

Major League Baseball, Miami Marlins, Opinions & Predictions

On Friday morning, the Miami Marlins announced that they agreed to a two-year extension with manager Don Mattingly, and them doing so sends the right message to their fan base and Major League Baseball. It h...

With a Tough Road Ahead, the Baltimore Orioles at Least Have a Positional Core to Build Around

Robbie Stratakos

Sep 18, 2019

Baltimore Orioles, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Yes, it's another drag of a season for the Baltimore Orioles, headlined by a second consecutive 100-plus-loss season, a pitching staff that struggles to get through games, and Chris Davis matching a $17 million...

Missing in 2019: Denard Span, Evan Gattis, and AJ Ramos

Joe Orsatti

Sep 18, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Top-tier free agents remaining unsigned into the regular season has been a topic of conversation in recent years. Just this season Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel remained unsigned until after the amateur draf...

In Hindsight: The Five Best and Worst MLB Signings from Last Offseason

Robbie Stratakos

Sep 17, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

With the 2019 Major League Baseball regular season coming to a close, it's evident which signings from last offseason have and haven't panned out well. Here are the five best and worst signings of the MLB offse...

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...

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