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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels watches his home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park on October 03, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.

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Predicting The 2022 MLB MVPs

Before we know it, the 2022 MLB season will (hopefully) be upon us. Some of the big... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs hits an RBI single in the first inning of an MLB game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Ranking Kris Bryant's 3 Best MLB Seasons So Far

MLB superstar Kris Bryant is one of the best remaining players on the free-agent marke... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on while walking off the field after giving up 2 runs in the first inning of game 2 in a series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on September 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Will Aaron Nola Bounce Back For Phillies In 2022?

The 2021 season was a frustrating one for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Matt Olson #28 of the MLB Oakland Athletics swings at a pitch during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 29, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.

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Would Matt Olson Be A Good Fit With The Braves?

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman remains unsigned. It seems safe to say... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox hits a sacrifice fly against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Six of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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Was The 2021 Season The Best Year Of Rafael Devers' Career So Far?

The Boston Red Sox have a young superstar on their hands in Rafael Devers. At just... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Starting pitcher Carlos Rodon #55 of the Chicago White Sox pitches during the 1st inning of Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on October 12, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Is Carlos Rodon The Best Remaining MLB Free-Agent Starter?

MLB is in the midst of a lockout, which means everything is pretty quiet at the moment... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Hunter Renfroe #10 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 29, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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3 Reasons Brewers Fans Should Be Excited About Hunter Renfroe

Just before the MLB lockout went into effect, the Milwaukee Brewers made a pretty big... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Kenley Jansen #74 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch during the eighth inning of Game Six of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on October 23, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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3 MLB Teams That Should Target Kenley Jansen

Even at the age of 34, Kenley Jansen is one of the best relief pitchers in MLB. Man... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates as he records the final out against Yuli Gurriel #10 to secure the team's 7-0 victory against the Houston Astros in Game Six to win the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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Is Freddie Freeman The Best Remaining MLB Free-Agent Hitter?

MLB is in a lockout, but some major dominoes fell in free agency before everything shu... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers reacts to hitting a single against the Kansas City Royals during the bottom of the second inning at Comerica Park on September 25, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Ranking The 3 Best Seasons Of Miguel Cabrera's Prime

Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera isn't the player he used to be, and that's no sec... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels dives but unable to catheterizations double by Willy Adames #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 3, 2021 in Anaheim, California.

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3 American League Stars Who Are Future Hall Of Famers

Being elected to the Hall of Fame is arguably the biggest honor a baseball player can... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Martin Perez #54 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Houston Astros in the ninth inning of Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 20, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Is There Any Need For Red Sox To Re-Sign Martin Perez This Offseason?

Martin Perez has spent each of the past two MLB seasons with the Boston Red Sox, but h... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats against the Seattle Mariners during the 10th inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on September 03, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Diamondbacks Have An Underrated Superstar In Ketel Marte

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off of a miserable 2021 season in which they lost... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Rick Porcello #22 of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the first inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on August 16, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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3 Best Seasons Of Rick Porcello's MLB Career

MLB veteran Rick Porcello is currently a free agent. After a poor showing in 2020,... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Trey Mancini #16 of the Baltimore Orioles runs home after teammate Anthony Santander hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 19, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida.

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2 Players The Orioles Can Flip For Prospects In 2022

There were some positive developments for the Baltimore Orioles throughout the 2021 ML... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Ryan Mountcastle #6 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates after hitting a three RBI home run against the Boston Red Sox in the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 30, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Ryan Mountcastle Is An Underrated Young Star For The Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are in the midst of a major rebuild. The organization hasn’... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Adam Ottavino #0 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in Game Six of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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Will Red Sox Re-Sign Adam Ottavino This Offseason?

The Boston Red Sox have a lot of work to do this offseason. The club didn't get muc... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

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Will Marcus Semien Or Corey Seager Be Rangers' Biggest Star?

The Texas Rangers are having a massive offseason. The lockout is upon us, and some... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after being thrown out at first during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves in game 3 of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 11, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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2 Changes The Brewers Must Make To Compete For A World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers are still looking for their first World Series title in franchis... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

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Will Matt Barnes Return To Form For Red Sox In 2022?

Matt Barnes was named an All-Star for the Boston Red Sox in 2021. He earned the hon... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

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3 Top MLB Relief Pitchers Still On The Market

MLB is in a lockout, but fans were given a wild month of free agency before things shu... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Aaron Loup #32 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field on May 11, 2021 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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Ranking Aaron Loup's 3 Best Seasons So Far

Aaron Loup has played for five teams throughout his MLB career. Once the 2022 seaso... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Raisel Iglesias #32 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 11, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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Ranking Angels' 3 Best Relievers After Productive Month Of Free Agency

The Los Angeles Angels have had bullpen woes for years. In order to play winning ba... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Rich Hill #21 of the New York Mets throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on September 25, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Ranking Rich Hill's 3 Best MLB Seasons So Far

Rich Hill and the Boston Red Sox have joined forces once again. The veteran startin... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Kyle Schwarber #18 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after his home run against the Houston Astros during Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 18, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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3 Free Agents The Red Sox Can Still Sign

When the MLB lockout concludes, the Boston Red Sox are going to have some work to do.... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Marcus Stroman #0 of the New York Mets pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field on September 14, 2021 in New York City.

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Ranking Marcus Stroman's 3 Best Seasons So Far

On Wednesday, Marcus Stroman and the Chicago Cubs joined forces. The righty signed... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Houston Astros in the second inning of Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 20, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Have Red Sox Done Enough This Offseason To Solidify Their Rotation?

It has been an interesting offseason for the Boston Red Sox from a pitching standpoint... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets pitches in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during game one of a doubleheader at Citi Field on July 7, 2021 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets won 4-3.

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Ranking The Projected Starters In The Mets Rotation

It has been a massive offseason for the New York Mets organization. The club is see... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Javier Baez #23 of the New York Mets singles during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on September 19, 2021 in the Queens borough of New York City.

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3 Reasons Tigers Fans Should Be Pumped About Javier Baez

The Detroit Tigers made a huge splash on Tuesday by signing Javier Baez to a big deal.... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Yan Gomes #23 of the Oakland Athletics rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 19, 2021 in Anaheim, California.

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Yan Gomes Is A Sneaky Good Addition By The Cubs

The Chicago Cubs inked catcher Yan Gomes to a contract on Tuesday. It's a two-year... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago