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One Rookie of the Year Candidate from Every Team

The 2022 season saw some historic campaigns from its rookie class, including, but not limited to, Julio Rodriguez, Adley Rutschman, Michael Harris, and Spencer Strider. As we soon enter the second month of the 2023 season, we have already seen some of MLB’s most prized prospects make their way to the majors, as well as […]

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Can Brett Baty get off the schneid tonight against the Nats?

Picks of the Day, 4/27

Another day, another slate of great picks. I went 2-1 yesterday AND the Bo Bichette Home Run at +600 hit. I’ve done incredibly well, on the “player X to hit a home run” props. Zac Gallen to record a win is free money at this point, and the Angels took care of business against the […]

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Via Federal Baseball

Is the Nationals’ Bullpen Legit?

In a World Series won 2019, the Washington Nationals had a historically bad season out of the bullpen. Led by 32-year-old left-hander Sean Doolittle and acquired right-hander Daniel Hudson, the two relievers buckled down and carried the bullpen throughout the postseason, eventually leading to a championship. The Washington Nationals have historically never had a successful […]

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A new must-watch pitcher has me feeling like it's 1998 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images

Must-Watch TV

I’m trying to think of all the must-watch players of my lifetime. I’m 45, and my very first baseball memories are of the early to mid-80s Red Sox. Of course, Roger Clemens was the must-watch guy then; 20 win seasons, Cy Youngs, an MVP season, the big, mean stare over the glove, the nickname “Rocket”, […]

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I need Nestor to be just a little less nasty today Bob Levey/Getty Images

Picks of the Day, Tuesday 4/25

Another awesome day. 3-0 on the picks AND Gallo hit a home run, for a total of $640 winnings on the day. I am now 38-32 on the season, and have hit on 14 of 24 reach picks. One of these days I’ll track it all and figure out the return on investment.What’s really great, […]

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You can count on the Yankees to play like Schmidt today. Bob DeChiara- USA Today Sports

Picks of the Day, Sunday 4/23

Well, the wife substituted yesterday and went 0-2-1. The picks weren’t terrible; Cole deserved a win, Rays and White Sox Under 7 was a push, and D-Backs blew two leads. Getting back on track today. 33-31 on the seasonPick #1 Blue Jays @ Yankees, TOR -1.5 Run Line, +120Until further notice, bet against Clarke Schmidt. […]

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The Washington Post

Is Joey Meneses Back?

After spending a decade in the minor leagues, Joey Meneses signed a minor league deal with the Nationals in January 2022. He excelled at Rochester, hitting .286/.341/.489 with 20 HR, 14 2B, and 64 RBI in 96 games. Meneses got rewarded with his first major-league call after Juan Soto and Josh Bell departed at the […]

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MLB News & Rumors: Mets, A’s, Yankees & Diamondbacks

Welcome to Inside the Diamond’s latest MLB News & Rumors. In this latest episode, we will be focusing on the New York Mets, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Mets’ Max Scherzer Finds Himself In a “Sticky” Situation Mets star pitcher Max Scherzer has gotten himself into a “sticky” situation. The veteran pitcher […]

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Corbin Carroll looks like the favorite to win NL ROY, can he hit a bomb today and win me some money? Lynne Sladky/AP

Picks of the Day, 4/20

Great day yesterday. 3-0 and hit the +737, 4 team parlay. Rangers and Cubs blew away the -1.5 run lines, Rasmussen easily recorded the win for the Rays. I am 29-27 on the season, but more importantly my reach picks have been winning about half the time.Only seven games today, so limited options:Pick #1Red @ […]

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Flame throwing Mason Miller makes his debut today for the A's. He may be the real deal, but after only 28 MiLB innings, is he ready to beat the Cubs today? Melissa Lockard- The Athletic

Picks of the Day, 4/19

1-2 yesterday, 26-27 on the season. It appears my hot streak is over. Had the twin -.5 through 5 innings and of course Chris Sale had his best start since 2019. And, missed the over in NY by a run because the Yankees bats couldn’t get to Angels legend, Jose Saurez. Happy Hump Day:Pick #1 […]

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