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The Washington Nationals are the Anti-Modern Baseball Team

Oct 17, 2019

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

Most, if not every team in Major League Baseball has an analytics department that helps them make pivotal decisions. But viewing matters from a roster and managerial standpoint, the National League-champion Was...

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...

Braves’ Josh Donaldson Continues To Rake During Outstanding Second Half

Quinn Allen

Sep 3, 2019

Atlanta Braves, Opinions & Predictions

Surrounded by young stars like Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies, Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson is quietly putting together an impressive second half at the plate for the National League East-leading Atla...

For the Right Price, the New York Mets Should Trade Noah Syndergaard

Robbie Stratakos

Jul 29, 2019

Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

If the price is right, the New York Mets should trade Noah Syndergaard before the July 31 Major League Baseball trade deadline. At 50-55, the Mets are in fourth place in the National League East and a long s...

Jeff McNeil is Proof that Hitting for Average is Still Valuable in Major League Baseball

Quinn Allen

Jul 24, 2019

Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

We're in a day and age of Major League Baseball where cranking home runs seems like the only thing that gets the media and fans excited. Balls are leaving the yard at a higher rate than ever before. I don't rem...

The New York Mets Have Their New Wright-Reyes Duo in Alonso and McNeil

Robbie Stratakos

Jul 5, 2019

New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

Mickey Callaway is likely going to be canned, pretty much every decision General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen made in the offseason has blown up in his face, and the New York Mets are 39-48. But here's a posit...

The New York Mets Have to Make a Decision on Zack Wheeler

Robbie Stratakos

Jun 19, 2019

Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

The New York Mets have to make a decision on Zack Wheeler before the Major League Baseball trade deadline. This season hasn't gone as Wheeler and the Mets planned. Currently 35-38, they're in third place in ...

The Phillies Need Aaron Nola to Regain his 2018 Form to Contend

Robbie Stratakos

Jun 5, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

Aaron Nola has shown that he's capable of being the anchor of a starting rotation at the big-league level. But the Philadelphia Phillies desperately need the 26-year-old to regain his 2018 form to contend for t...

Nationals: Howie Kendrick Keeps Chugging Along

Robbie Stratakos

May 30, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

When you thought of who would lead, or represent the Washington Nationals this season, Howie Kendrick likely didn't pop into your head. He was coming off an injury-riddled 2018 campaign that saw his season end ...

Why Have the Atlanta Braves Been Cast Aside?

Robbie Stratakos

May 25, 2019

Atlanta Braves, Opinions & Predictions

There seems to be two storylines the baseball world cares about pertaining to the National League East: The Philadelphia Phillies offense, financially led by Bryce Harper, and the Washington Nationals sending t...

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