Author: Jim

The signing of Jacob DeGrom could swing the balance of power in the West toward Texas

2023 MLB Futures: AL West

Part four of a six-part series covers the improving American League West. The defending World Champion Astros will face stiffer competition this year. Houston AstrosAt +600, the Astros are still the favorite to win the World Series despite losing ace Justin Verlander and former batting champ Yuli Gurriel. Despite operating most of the winter without […]

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Ronald Acuna and Matt Olson hope to power the Braves to a sixth straight division title

MLB 2023 Futures: NL East

The NL East is an absolute beast. New York and Atlanta are coming off 101-win seasons, the third-place Phillies made it to the World Series, and all three improved this winter. This is part three of a six-part series. Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are doing it right. Their homegrown star shortstop is now in […]

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MLB 2023 Futures: NL Central

We break down the National League Central Division in the second part of a six-part series. The NL Central is basically the redheaded stepchild of the MLB. It features two franchises that are arguably MLB’s worst two teams of this century, Two teams that were built to win but inexplicably decided to sell off parts, […]

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MLB 2023 Futures: NL West

I will be breaking down the over/under regular season win totals for every team this week. First up in the series is the National League West. Arizona DiamondbacksThe DBacks haven’t had a winning record since 2019, and 2023 looks to be more of the same. The bullpen is bolstered by the addition of Andrew Chafin, […]

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