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The Best and Worst Trade of the Decade for the Detroit Tigers

Apr 28, 2020

Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The last decade has been a whirlwind of ups and downs for the Detroit Tigers. After just missing the playoffs in 2010, they went on to make the postseason in every season from 2011-14, including a World Series ...

The Best and Worst Trade of the Decade for the San Francisco Giants

Quinn Allen

Apr 15, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants were an MLB powerhouse during the first few years of the last decade, capturing three World Series titles in a span of five seasons. They managed to win those Fall Classics on even year...

Andrelton Simmons Proving He Is More Than a Defensive Wizard

Eduardo Razo

Apr 14, 2017

Los Angeles Angels, Statistics

One of the main issues that plagues the Los Angeles Angels in the Mike Trout era is developing a core to go along with their star center fielder. At first, it seemed that Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton would r...

Jose Fernandez Embodied How Young Baseball Players Should Play the Game

Patrick Flowers

Sep 28, 2016

A Word from the Dugout, Features, Miami Marlins

On Friday, September 20, Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez ended the top of the eighth inning by inducing a ground out off of the bat of Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy. That night...

Q & A with San Diego Padres prospect Brad Zunica

James E. Clark

Jan 26, 2016

Features, Interviews, Major League Baseball, National League, Offseason, San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres selected a little known first baseman with their 15th round selection in the 2015 draft. Not much was known about Brad Zunica except that he had tremendous power. At 6' 6" and 250 lbs, Z...

San Diego Padres in Neutral — A Dangerous Thing for Fan Base

James E. Clark

Jan 24, 2016

Features, Major League Baseball, National League West, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

In the history of the San Diego Padres, the team has struggled to find an identity. There have been tons of ups and down in the franchises relationship with its fans. Last offseason, with the addition of A.J. P...

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