Every Spring, all 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs gather at their respective Spring Training locations for a month of practice and games against other teams. Spring Training generally has a more relaxed environment than the regular season. Most starting players only play the first part of the games to avoid injury and give prospects […]
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now is a good time to evaluate where each rotation ranks as we move toward the spring. Here are the top 10 starting rotations heading into 2024.
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The welcoming embrace of spring feels like it is just beyond the horizon. Soon enough, months of trades and signings will see new-look squads take the diamond for another beautiful season of baseball. There have been some heavyweight teams making headlines all offseason, but that doesn’t mean others aren’t putting together fascinating offseasons. Here are
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The 2023 Major League Baseball season was one for the books, culminating with the veteran-laden Texas Rangers winning their first World Series over the underdog Arizona Diamondbacks. A new year brings a fresh start and the chance for some teams to improve their outcomes, while others will likely decline. Knowns and Unknowns The only certainty
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Teams will go in with a specific goal that they believe will improve their team in 2024 or the future. Here is each NL Central team’s winter meetings goal
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Baseball just wouldn’t be the same without those lovable, zany mascots that entertain fans between innings. From hot dog costumes to oversized birds, MLB has some of the most creative and downright bizarre mascots around. Let’s take a look at some of the quirkiest mascots in baseball and rank them on their uniqueness and crowd-pleasing
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Elite starting pitching is always a scarce resource. As the free agent market heats up and trade rumors swirl, all types of teams are on the hunt for more arms. From a World Series team to Wild Card hopefuls, three contenders need an improved rotation to compete in 2024. Three Teams That Need Improved Starting
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The Cincinnati Reds are in must-win mode. Their scintillating season is in danger of ending without a playoff appearance, but players like Elly De La Cruz refuse to let that happen so easily. In a game against the Cleveland Guardians that went sideways from the start, the Reds rallied for one of their best wins
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The end of the regular season is always difficult to use to analyze teams and players. Some teams are simply trying to stay in rhythm for the playoffs, while others are fighting for a chance to even make it to October. Some teams are already calling prospects to see what they have for next season.
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The Cincinnati Reds are really toughing it out lately. They have somehow managed to maintain their fight for a Wild Card spot despite injuries, starting pitching problems, and underperformance. With only a few weeks to go, the Reds dropped two of three to the St. Louis Cardinals and missed out on a sweep over the
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