Paul Goldschmidt Archives - Baseball Essential

Nolan Arenado Makes the St. Louis Cardinals World Series Contenders

Feb 2, 2021

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

One week ago the St. Louis Cardinals were in a state of uncertainty. This week they're a World Series contender thanks to their recent blockbuster trade for star third baseman Nolan Arenado. According to MLB...

The St. Louis Cardinals Have to Right the Ship Internally, There’s No Outside Savior

Robbie Stratakos

May 21, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals' slow start is the most overlooked part of the young 2019 Major League Baseball season. They're 24-23, in fourth place in the National League Central, are playing with inconsistency, and...

The St. Louis Cardinals are Legitimate World Series Contenders Again

Tom Dorsa

Jan 25, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have missed the postseason in each of the last three seasons and play in arguably the toughest and most competitive division in Major League Baseball. The club finished the 2018 season a...

D-Backs Trade Paul Goldschmidt to Cardinals for Three Players, Draft Pick

Joe Orsatti

Dec 5, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines, Offseason, St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a gigantic move on Wednesday, as they acquired first baseman Paul Goldschmidt from the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver, catcher Carson Kelly, infield...

MLB’s Five Most Overwhelming and Underwhelming Players Thus Far

Tom Dorsa

May 29, 2018

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Now two months into the Major League Baseball season, we're done with "small sample sizes." Most everyday players have surpassed 200 plate appearances, and all 30 clubs have played about 50 games. We have enoug...

Diamondbacks: Torey Lovullo Needs to Make Major Lineup Changes

Joe Jacquez

May 13, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Opinions & Predictions, Statistics

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt can not hit third for the foreseeable future. The Arizona Diamondbacks would not be in the position they are as a franchise without Torey Lovullo. Last season as a rookie mana...

Diamondbacks Face First True Test of Young Season against Phillies

Joe Jacquez

Apr 24, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines

The Arizona Diamondbacks have gotten off to a great start in 2018. In fact, you could not have asked for a much better start to the 20th anniversary season. After a win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday, the ...

A Numbers Game: Paul Goldschmidt’s Rough Start

Joe Jacquez

Apr 9, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Features, Headlines, National League West

What is behind Paul Goldschmidt's struggles at the plate? Numbers alone will not answer these and other questions about the first nine games of the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2018 season. But, they can provide great...

Diamondbacks: 3 Observations From Series Win Over Cardinals

Joe Jacquez

Apr 8, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Features, Headlines, National League West

After starting the season with a 5-1 homestead, the Arizona Diamondbacks won their third consecutive series to start a season for the first time in franchise history. The Diamondbacks have matched their pace...

Diamondbacks Notebook: First Road Trip of the Season Begins in St. Louis

Joe Jacquez

Apr 5, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines, National League West

After a 5-1 homestand featuring series wins over the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers, the Arizona Diamondbacks are on the road for the first time in 2018. The D-Backs will play three games against t...

Tagged Paul Goldschmidt