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MLB

2 Top MLB Prospects Baseball Fans Will See Soon

Spencer Torkelson #73 of the MLB Detroit Tigers bats in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees in a spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 05, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

Why Wander Franco Is The Top Prospect In All MLB

Wander Franco #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on during batting practice prior to the Grapefruit League spring training game against the Washington Nationals at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on February 28, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

3 Reasons MLB Fans Should Be Thrilled About Wander Franco

Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays bats in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in a MLB spring training game at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on March 12, 2021 in Fort Myers, Florida. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

3 Best MLB General Managers In The Game Today

MLB Executive V.P./General Manager A.J. Preller talks to the media at Peoria Stadium on February 22, 2019 in Peoria, Arizona. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

Why Kansas City Royals Should Trade Whit Merrifield

Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on June 14, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

When Can Mariners Reach First Ever World Series?

Shed Long Jr. #4 of the MLB Seattle Mariners celebrates with teammates after his game winning grand slam against the Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park on June 20, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 in extra innings. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

How 2021 Can Be Kyle Schwarber’s Best Season Yet

Kyle Schwarber #12 of the MLB Washington Nationals rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the seventh inning for his third home run of the day at Nationals Park on June 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

Why New York Yankees Will Not Regret Trading Mike Ford

Mike Ford #36 of the New York Yankees reacts to striking out in the ninth inning in front of Eric Haase #13 of the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 29, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 6-1. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

3 Drastic Moves Diamondbacks Must Make Given Current Slide

Starting pitcher Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks exits the game against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the third inning at Oracle Park on June 17, 2021 in San Francisco, California. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

Who Is The Most Overrated Chicago Cubs Player In 2021?

Jake Marisnick #6 and Javier Baez #9 of the MLB Chicago Cubs celebrate their team's win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on June 11, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Cardinals 8-5. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

When Should Twins Officially Give Up On 2021 Season?

Trevor Larnach #24, Gilberto Celestino #79 and Alex Kirilloff #19 of the Minnesota Twins celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners 7-2 at T-Mobile Park on June 16, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

2 Valid Reasons MLB Pitchers Should Be Mad About New Rules

Tyler Glasnow #20 of the MLB Tampa Bay Rays reacts after walking Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees to drive in a run in the third inning at Yankee Stadium on June 01, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

1 Superstar Mets Should Try To Acquire This Summer

A detailed view of the batting helmet worn by Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Mets before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 19, 2019 in Miami, Florida. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

3 Most Disappointing MLB Teams So Far In 2021 Season

MLB Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout during the sixth inning of Game One of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on May 27, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Blue Jays won 2-0. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

Why Mets Should Shut Down Jacob deGrom For Some Time

Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets warms up before the game against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field on June 16, 2021 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

3 MLB Teams That Need Elite Pitching Prospect Kumar Rocker

Pitcher Kumar Rocker #80 of the Vanderbilt Commodores delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Michigan Wolverines during game two of the College World Series Championship Series on June 25, 2019 at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

3 Reasons Angels Are Hanging Around In AL West

Anthony Rendon #6 of the Los Angeles Angels makes the throw to first base for the out during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 09, 2021 in Anaheim, California. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

Ranking Top MLB American League Pitchers After Recent Injuries

MLB pitcher Lance Lynn #33 of the Chicago White Sox delivers the ball against the Toronto Blue Jays at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 09, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

2 Rays Who Must Step Up With Tyler Glasnow Injury

Tyler Glasnow #20 of the MLB Tampa Bay Rays reacts after walking Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees to drive in a run in the third inning at Yankee Stadium on June 01, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

3 American League Cy Young Favorites Other Than Shane Bieber

Carlos Rodon #55 of the Chicago White Sox is greeted by a teammate after his no-hit bid was ended during the seventh inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 13, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

2 MLB Pitchers Who Could Win Strikeout Crown With Shane Bieber Injured

Starting pitcher Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on May 31, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

Why The Yankees Are Falling Down The Standings In June

Chad Green #57 talks to Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees before pitching to the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning of the game at Target Field on June 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Yankees 7-5. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

Why Yankees Should Not Fire Manager Aaron Boone

MLB Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout during the sixth inning of Game One of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on May 27, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Blue Jays won 2-0. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

Have The Miami Marlins Been Unlucky So Far In 2021?

Corey Dickerson #23, and Starling Marte #6, and Adam Duvall #14 of the Miami Marlins celebrate the win against the Atlanta Braves by score of 4-2 at loanDepot park on June 12, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

3 Advantages For Chicago White Sox Over Cleveland Indians

Carlos Rodon #55 of the Chicago White Sox is greeted by a teammate after his no-hit bid was ended during the seventh inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 13, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

3 Atlanta Braves To Blame For Early 2021 Struggles

Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo homer in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on May 21, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

3 Worst Injuries For Los Angeles Dodgers So Far In 2021

Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 01, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

Are Diamondbacks Stuck In The Basement Of NL West?

Starting pitcher Jon Duplantier #34 of the Arizona Diamondbacks exits the game in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on June 08, 2021 in Oakland, California. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

3 Reasons Minnesota Twins Fans Should Be Furious In 2021

Jorge Alcala #66 talks to Ben Rortvedt #70 of the Minnesota Twins before pitching to the New York Yankees in the seventh inning of the game at Target Field on June 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Yankees 7-5. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB

Is Jose Abreu Overrated? (3 Reasons Why He Is Not)

Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox smiles in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 07, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Spencer Torkelson #73 of the MLB Detroit Tigers bats in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees in a spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 05, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.
MLB

2 Top MLB Prospects Baseball Fans Will See Soon

  It’s a wonderful time to be an MLB fan, since teams haven’t been shy in promoting... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Wander Franco #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on during batting practice prior to the Grapefruit League spring training game against the Washington Nationals at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on February 28, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
MLB

Why Wander Franco Is The Top Prospect In All MLB

  As Wander Franco is expected to make his major league debut on Tuesday for the Tampa B... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays bats in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in a MLB spring training game at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on March 12, 2021 in Fort Myers, Florida.
MLB

3 Reasons MLB Fans Should Be Thrilled About Wander Franco

  The Tampa Bay Rays are calling up Wander Franco, the best prospect in MLB, and he will... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB Executive V.P./General Manager A.J. Preller talks to the media at Peoria Stadium on February 22, 2019 in Peoria, Arizona.
MLB

3 Best MLB General Managers In The Game Today

  General managers are a very important figure in MLB these days. They put together r... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on June 14, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
MLB

Why Kansas City Royals Should Trade Whit Merrifield

  As of Monday afternoon, the Kansas City Royals are third in the American League Centra... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Shed Long Jr. #4 of the MLB Seattle Mariners celebrates with teammates after his game winning grand slam against the Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park on June 20, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 in extra innings.
MLB

When Can Mariners Reach First Ever World Series?

  The Seattle Mariners are one of the most popular baseball franchises in the west. T... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Kyle Schwarber #12 of the MLB Washington Nationals rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the seventh inning for his third home run of the day at Nationals Park on June 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
MLB

How 2021 Can Be Kyle Schwarber’s Best Season Yet

  Kyle Schwarber has been one of the most important additions for the Washington Nationa... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Mike Ford #36 of the New York Yankees reacts to striking out in the ninth inning in front of Eric Haase #13 of the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 29, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 6-1.
MLB

Why New York Yankees Will Not Regret Trading Mike Ford

  Somewhat surprisingly, the New York Yankees traded Mike Ford, a longtime first baseman... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Starting pitcher Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks exits the game against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the third inning at Oracle Park on June 17, 2021 in San Francisco, California.
MLB

3 Drastic Moves Diamondbacks Must Make Given Current Slide

  The Arizona Diamondbacks are sliding hard down the standings in the National League We... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Jake Marisnick #6 and Javier Baez #9 of the MLB Chicago Cubs celebrate their team's win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on June 11, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Cardinals 8-5.
MLB

Who Is The Most Overrated Chicago Cubs Player In 2021?

  The Chicago Cubs are a surprisingly good baseball team in 2021, so much that they find... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Trevor Larnach #24, Gilberto Celestino #79 and Alex Kirilloff #19 of the Minnesota Twins celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners 7-2 at T-Mobile Park on June 16, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.
MLB

When Should Twins Officially Give Up On 2021 Season?

  The Minnesota Twins are, as you know, one of the most disappointing teams in baseball.... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Tyler Glasnow #20 of the MLB Tampa Bay Rays reacts after walking Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees to drive in a run in the third inning at Yankee Stadium on June 01, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
MLB

2 Valid Reasons MLB Pitchers Should Be Mad About New Rules

  For a few years now, spin rate has been the talk of MLB and is particularly interestin... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
A detailed view of the batting helmet worn by Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Mets before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 19, 2019 in Miami, Florida.
MLB

1 Superstar Mets Should Try To Acquire This Summer

  The New York Mets have been able to survive a year-long injury crisis and currently le... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout during the sixth inning of Game One of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on May 27, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Blue Jays won 2-0.
MLB

3 Most Disappointing MLB Teams So Far In 2021 Season

  The MLB season has already completed two-and-a-half months of its regular season. W... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets warms up before the game against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field on June 16, 2021 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
MLB

Why Mets Should Shut Down Jacob deGrom For Some Time

  Jacob deGrom, the New York Mets’ ace, has been extremely impressive this season, wit... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Pitcher Kumar Rocker #80 of the Vanderbilt Commodores delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Michigan Wolverines during game two of the College World Series Championship Series on June 25, 2019 at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska.
MLB

3 MLB Teams That Need Elite Pitching Prospect Kumar Rocker

  The 2021 MLB Draft is getting closer, and there is no clear-cut number one pick in the... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Anthony Rendon #6 of the Los Angeles Angels makes the throw to first base for the out during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 09, 2021 in Anaheim, California.
MLB

3 Reasons Angels Are Hanging Around In AL West

  The Los Angeles Angels lost Tuesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics, but it... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB pitcher Lance Lynn #33 of the Chicago White Sox delivers the ball against the Toronto Blue Jays at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 09, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.
MLB

Ranking Top MLB American League Pitchers After Recent Injuries

  There is an injury crisis taking over teams in MLB that has affected lots of pitchers.... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Tyler Glasnow #20 of the MLB Tampa Bay Rays reacts after walking Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees to drive in a run in the third inning at Yankee Stadium on June 01, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
MLB

2 Rays Who Must Step Up With Tyler Glasnow Injury

  The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Tyler Glasnow on the 10-day injured list with a... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Carlos Rodon #55 of the Chicago White Sox is greeted by a teammate after his no-hit bid was ended during the seventh inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 13, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan.
MLB

3 American League Cy Young Favorites Other Than Shane Bieber

  With a 3.28 ERA and 12.90 strikeouts per nine innings, Cleveland Indians pitcher and M... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Starting pitcher Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on May 31, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.
MLB

2 MLB Pitchers Who Could Win Strikeout Crown With Shane Bieber Injured

  Now that Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber is slated to miss, at least, the next... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Chad Green #57 talks to Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees before pitching to the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning of the game at Target Field on June 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Yankees 7-5.
MLB

Why The Yankees Are Falling Down The Standings In June

  As of Monday afternoon, the New York Yankees are sliding in the American League East s... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
MLB Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout during the sixth inning of Game One of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on May 27, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Blue Jays won 2-0.
MLB

Why Yankees Should Not Fire Manager Aaron Boone

  The New York Yankees have lost seven of their last nine games, and as incredible as it... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Corey Dickerson #23, and Starling Marte #6, and Adam Duvall #14 of the Miami Marlins celebrate the win against the Atlanta Braves by score of 4-2 at loanDepot park on June 12, 2021 in Miami, Florida.
MLB

Have The Miami Marlins Been Unlucky So Far In 2021?

  The Miami Marlins have had a weird season to this point in 2021. They are currently... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Carlos Rodon #55 of the Chicago White Sox is greeted by a teammate after his no-hit bid was ended during the seventh inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 13, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan.
MLB

3 Advantages For Chicago White Sox Over Cleveland Indians

  The Chicago White Sox have a 5.5-game advantage over the Cleveland Indians as of Monda... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo homer in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on May 21, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
MLB

3 Atlanta Braves To Blame For Early 2021 Struggles

  The Atlanta Braves, viewed as co-favorites to fight for the National League East divis... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 01, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
MLB

3 Worst Injuries For Los Angeles Dodgers So Far In 2021

  The Los Angeles Dodgers are 39-26, in second place of the National League West divisio... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Starting pitcher Jon Duplantier #34 of the Arizona Diamondbacks exits the game in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on June 08, 2021 in Oakland, California.
MLB

Are Diamondbacks Stuck In The Basement Of NL West?

  The Arizona Diamondbacks 2021 season has been disastrous, to say the least. They h... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Jorge Alcala #66 talks to Ben Rortvedt #70 of the Minnesota Twins before pitching to the New York Yankees in the seventh inning of the game at Target Field on June 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Yankees 7-5.
MLB

3 Reasons Minnesota Twins Fans Should Be Furious In 2021

  It’s crystal clear that the 2021 MLB season hasn’t gone as planned for the Minneso... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago
Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox smiles in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 07, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.
MLB

Is Jose Abreu Overrated? (3 Reasons Why He Is Not)

  Jose Abreu has been the Chicago White Sox’s first baseman since the 2014 season, whe... Andres Chavez • 3 years ago


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