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New York Mets: Steve Cohen Era Should Begin by Signing Trevor Bauer

Nov 24, 2020

Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

The New York Mets should begin the Steve Cohen era with a bang by signing the 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner, Trevor Bauer. Yes, Cohen has already taken over and basically fired everyone who had ...

The Philadelphia Phillies Need to Keep J.T. Realmuto

Quinn Allen

Nov 16, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

From DJ LeMahieu to Trevor Bauer, there are a boatload of intriguing talents on the 2020 Major League Baseball free agent market. Philadelphia Phillies backstop J.T. Realmuto is arguably the top free agent. The...

MLB Free Agent Market Features Killer Shortstop Class

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 14, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The Major League Baseball free agent market typically features few, if any compelling shortstops. Naturally, in a year that makes no sense, that position is oozing with All-Star caliber players this offseason. ...

New York Yankees Should Prioritize Re-Signing DJ LeMahieu, Develop Young Pitching

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 7, 2020

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

DJ LeMahieu's free agency and what to do with the starting rotation are the pressing offseason topics for the New York Yankees. The answer to those dilemmas? Prioritize re-signing LeMahieu and develop the young...

Five MLB Signings That Flew Under the Radar

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 8, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Major League Baseball free agency is pretty much over. All the big names have signed, and few bang-for-the-buck players remain available. Given how quickly the offseason shaped up, a handful of MLB signings fle...

With Josh Donaldson in the Fold, the Minnesota Twins are Locked and Loaded for 2020

Jason Kelly

Jan 15, 2020

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The Minnesota Twins continued to fortify their dangerous lineup on Tuesday night, signing free agent third baseman Josh Donaldson to a four-year, $92 million contract. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com first reported th...

Landing Spots for Under-the-Radar MLB Free Agents

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 14, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Major League Baseball has witnessed an epic spending spree among its contending teams this offseason. Simultaneously, a lot of noteworthy players were non-tendered, who remain on the open market in addition to ...

Ranking How Badly Josh Donaldson Suitors Need His Services

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 6, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Josh Donaldson, 34, is arguably the best player left on the free agent market. The 2015 American League Most Valuable Player Award recipient has four teams on his tail and/or who have been repeatedly linked to ...

Nicholas Castellanos Could be the Impact Bat That the Texas Rangers Need

Quinn Allen

Jan 6, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers

After an outstanding second half with the Chicago Cubs last season, Nicholas Castellanos is one of the hottest names on the free-agent market. The Cubs acquired the 27-year old outfielder from the Detroit Tiger...

Minnesota Twins’ Pitching Moves are Much Ado About Nothing

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 5, 2020

Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

The Minnesota Twins replaced starters Kyle Gibson and Martin Perez with Rich Hill and Homer Bailey while re-signing Michael Pineda this offseason. Its impact? Nothing. These are stopgap, placeholder signings. ...

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