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Angels Officially Need To Be Taken Seriously After Raisel Iglesias Deal

Raisel Iglesias #32 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 15, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Mets' Signing Of Mark Canha Is An Underrated One

Mark Canha #20 of the Oakland Athletics hits a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game Three of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 07, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Giants Close To Adding Another Key Rotation Piece In Alex Cobb

Alex Cobb #38 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the second inning at Globe Life Field on September 30, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

1 Signing Red Sox Should Make To Get On The Board This Offseason

Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom addresses the departure of Alex Cora as manager of the Boston Red Sox during a press conference at Fenway Park on January 15, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. A MLB investigation concluded that Cora was involved in the Houston Astros sign stealing operation in 2017 while he was the bench coach. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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3 Best Moves Made So Far In MLB Free Agency

Corey Seager #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pops out against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of Game One of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park on October 16, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Mariners Putting League On Notice With Robbie Ray Signing

Robbie Ray #38 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on June 23, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Ranking Corey Kluber's 3 Best Seasons So Far

Corey Kluber #28 of the Cleveland Indians delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 1, 2019 in Miami, Florida. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Adam Frazier Looking For A Fresh Start In Seattle

Adam Frazier #12 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on September 18, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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1 More Signing Rays Can Make To Complete Their Roster

Rich Hill #14 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Nathan Eovaldi Quietly Had A Career Year In 2021

Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch 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. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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2 Teams That May Take A Chance On Jose Iglesias

Jose Iglesias #12 of the Boston Red Sox runs home against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on October 02, 2021 in Washington, DC. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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3 Reasons Rays Should Target Corey Kluber

Corey Kluber #28 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning at Yankee Stadium on September 17, 2021 in New York City. The Yankees won 8-0. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Byron Buxton Could Have Had A Historic 2021 Season If Not For Injuries

Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates after scoring a run off a sacrifice fly by Mitch Garver against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of the game at Target Field on September 28, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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3 Things Giants Fans Have To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

San Francisco Giants celebrate their 107th and clinch the NL West Division at Oracle Park on October 03, 2021 in San Francisco, California. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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3 Things Angels Fans Have To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

Shohei Ohtani #17 and Jose Rojas #18 of the Los Angeles Angels react after Rojas scored on a double by David Fletcher #22 during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on October 03, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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3 Best Seasons Of Wade Davis' MLB Career

Wade Davis #71 of the Kansas City Royals throws during the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on August 6, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Giants Reportedly A Possible Landing Spot For Marcus Stroman

Marcus Stroman #0 of the New York Mets throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on August 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Salvador Perez Is Only Getting Better With Age

Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals hits a double off Francisco Perez #65 of the Cleveland Indians in the third inning during game two of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on September 20, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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What's Next For Red Sox After Missing Out On Steven Matz?

Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Boston Red Sox is taken out of the game by manager Alex Cora #13 against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning in Game Six of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Cardinals Bolster Rotation By Adding Steven Matz

Steven Matz #22 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of the game at Target Field on September 23, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Ranking Adam Wainwright's 3 Best Seasons So Far

Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the National League Wild Card Game at Dodger Stadium on October 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Buster Posey Retires With Yet Another Award

Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants looks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Oracle Park on October 08, 2021 in San Francisco, California. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Ranking Carlos Rodon's 3 Best Seasons So Far

Starting pitcher Carlos Rodon #55 of the Chicago White Sox delivers the ball against the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on October 12, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Astros defeated the White Sox 10-1. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Trey Mancini Was The Ultimate Comeback Player In 2021

Trey Mancini #16 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates his solo home run against the Boston Red Sox with teammate Pedro Severinoduring the third inning with teammate Trey Mancini at Fenway Park on August 14, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

Angels Starting To Look Like Contenders After Aaron Loup Signing

Aaron Loup #32 of the New York Mets pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves during game two of a doubleheader at Citi Field on July 26, 2021 in New York City. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Ranking Corey Seager's 3 Best Seasons So Far

Corey Seager #5 of the MLB Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two run home run against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of Game Two of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park on October 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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Ranking Mookie Betts' 3 Best Seasons So Far

Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits an RBI double during the 8th inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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2 Players Phillies Can Target To Give Bryce Harper Help

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies gestures after he hit an RBI double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 24, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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2 AL Players Who Had MVP-Level Seasons Behind Shohei Ohtani

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. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
MLB

3 Free Agents Rockies Should Target This Offseason

Raimel Tapia #15, Garrett Hampson #1, and Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies celebrate their 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 14, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Raisel Iglesias #32 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 15, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.
MLB

Angels Officially Need To Be Taken Seriously After Raisel Iglesias Deal

  For years, Los Angeles Angels fans have begged their team to get Mike Trout some help.... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Mark Canha #20 of the Oakland Athletics hits a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game Three of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 07, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
MLB

Mets' Signing Of Mark Canha Is An Underrated One

  The New York Mets are having an impressive offseason. To no one's surprise, of all... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Alex Cobb #38 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the second inning at Globe Life Field on September 30, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.
MLB

Giants Close To Adding Another Key Rotation Piece In Alex Cobb

  The San Francisco Giants are having a fantastic offseason. The team entered free ag... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom addresses the departure of Alex Cora as manager of the Boston Red Sox during a press conference at Fenway Park on January 15, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. A MLB investigation concluded that Cora was involved in the Houston Astros sign stealing operation in 2017 while he was the bench coach.
MLB

1 Signing Red Sox Should Make To Get On The Board This Offseason

  This offseason has been a wild one in Major League Baseball, but the Boston Red Sox ha... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Corey Seager #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pops out against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of Game One of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park on October 16, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
MLB

3 Best Moves Made So Far In MLB Free Agency

  The current MLB free-agency period has been arguably the wildest one in the history of... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Robbie Ray #38 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on June 23, 2021 in Miami, Florida.
MLB

Mariners Putting League On Notice With Robbie Ray Signing

  The Seattle Mariners are tired of missing the postseason. Despite a strong showing... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Corey Kluber #28 of the Cleveland Indians delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 1, 2019 in Miami, Florida.
MLB

Ranking Corey Kluber's 3 Best Seasons So Far

  Corey Kluber has pitched for three teams in his MLB career, and once the 2022 season r... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Adam Frazier #12 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on September 18, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri.
MLB

Adam Frazier Looking For A Fresh Start In Seattle

  The Seattle Mariners haven't made the postseason since 2001. In 2021, the squad cam... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Rich Hill #14 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
MLB

1 More Signing Rays Can Make To Complete Their Roster

  The Tampa Bay Rays are making a lot of noise this offseason. Although their 2021 se... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch 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.
MLB

Nathan Eovaldi Quietly Had A Career Year In 2021

  Nathan Eovaldi was a crucial part of the Boston Red Sox's run to the ALCS in the 2021... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Jose Iglesias #12 of the Boston Red Sox runs home against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on October 02, 2021 in Washington, DC.
MLB

2 Teams That May Take A Chance On Jose Iglesias

  Veteran shortstop Jose Iglesias is a free agent this MLB offseason. The 31-year-old... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Corey Kluber #28 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning at Yankee Stadium on September 17, 2021 in New York City. The Yankees won 8-0.
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3 Reasons Rays Should Target Corey Kluber

  The Tampa Bay Rays have won two straight AL East division titles, and they’re hoping... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates after scoring a run off a sacrifice fly by Mitch Garver against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of the game at Target Field on September 28, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
MLB

Byron Buxton Could Have Had A Historic 2021 Season If Not For Injuries

  Staying on the field has always been a struggle for Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton.... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
San Francisco Giants celebrate their 107th and clinch the NL West Division at Oracle Park on October 03, 2021 in San Francisco, California.
MLB

3 Things Giants Fans Have To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

  It's always good to be thankful, but for those who celebrate Thanksgiving, it's an esp... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Shohei Ohtani #17 and Jose Rojas #18 of the Los Angeles Angels react after Rojas scored on a double by David Fletcher #22 during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on October 03, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.
MLB

3 Things Angels Fans Have To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

  For those who celebrate, Thanksgiving is a great day to be grateful. Fans of the Lo... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Wade Davis #71 of the Kansas City Royals throws during the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on August 6, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri.
MLB

3 Best Seasons Of Wade Davis' MLB Career

  On Wednesday, three-time MLB All-Star Wade Davis announced his retirement. The 36-y... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Marcus Stroman #0 of the New York Mets throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on August 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
MLB

Giants Reportedly A Possible Landing Spot For Marcus Stroman

  The San Francisco Giants were one of baseball's best stories in 2021. They exceeded... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals hits a double off Francisco Perez #65 of the Cleveland Indians in the third inning during game two of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on September 20, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
MLB

Salvador Perez Is Only Getting Better With Age

  Kansas City Royals legend Salvador Perez has 10 years of experience under his belt a... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Boston Red Sox is taken out of the game by manager Alex Cora #13 against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning in Game Six of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
MLB

What's Next For Red Sox After Missing Out On Steven Matz?

  The Boston Red Sox entered the offseason hoping to retain left-handed pitcher Eduardo... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Steven Matz #22 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of the game at Target Field on September 23, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Cardinals Bolster Rotation By Adding Steven Matz

  The St. Louis Cardinals used a furious playoff push to crack the National League Wild... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the National League Wild Card Game at Dodger Stadium on October 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
MLB

Ranking Adam Wainwright's 3 Best Seasons So Far

  St. Louis Cardinals superstar Adam Wainwright has 16 seasons of experience under his b... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants looks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Oracle Park on October 08, 2021 in San Francisco, California.
MLB

Buster Posey Retires With Yet Another Award

  Earlier this month, San Francisco Giants legend Buster Posey shocked the baseball worl... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Starting pitcher Carlos Rodon #55 of the Chicago White Sox delivers the ball against the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on October 12, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Astros defeated the White Sox 10-1.
MLB

Ranking Carlos Rodon's 3 Best Seasons So Far

  Left-handed starting pitcher Carlos Rodon is a free agent this MLB offseason. He's... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Trey Mancini #16 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates his solo home run against the Boston Red Sox with teammate Pedro Severinoduring the third inning with teammate Trey Mancini at Fenway Park on August 14, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts.
MLB

Trey Mancini Was The Ultimate Comeback Player In 2021

  On Monday, Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini was named the American League... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Aaron Loup #32 of the New York Mets pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves during game two of a doubleheader at Citi Field on July 26, 2021 in New York City.
MLB

Angels Starting To Look Like Contenders After Aaron Loup Signing

  The Los Angeles Angels made a big splash on Monday by signing free-agent reliever Aaro... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Corey Seager #5 of the MLB Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two run home run against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of Game Two of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park on October 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
MLB

Ranking Corey Seager's 3 Best Seasons So Far

  This offseason, Corey Seager is a free agent for the first time in his MLB career.... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits an RBI double during the 8th inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
MLB

Ranking Mookie Betts' 3 Best Seasons So Far

  Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts is working on a fantastic career. The 29... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies gestures after he hit an RBI double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 24, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
MLB

2 Players Phillies Can Target To Give Bryce Harper Help

  The Philadelphia Phillies had their first winning season in a decade in 2021, but it w... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
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.
MLB

2 AL Players Who Had MVP-Level Seasons Behind Shohei Ohtani

  By the 2021 MLB All-Star break, Los Angeles Angles phenom Shohei Ohtani was already co... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago
Raimel Tapia #15, Garrett Hampson #1, and Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies celebrate their 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 14, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
MLB

3 Free Agents Rockies Should Target This Offseason

  After three straight losing seasons, the Colorado Rockies are trying to flip a switch.... Sam Leweck • 2 years ago


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