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Rickey Henderson is One of Baseball’s greatest players…If Not the Best

Rickey Henderson is a one-of-a-kind player. You will never see another player bless the baseball diamond like Rickey did. Rickey was born in Chicago in the back of an Oldsmobile. You could say he was born fast because of it. At an early age, Henderson could bat right-handed but throw left-handed naturally. Growing up playing […]

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What We’ve Learned From the Giants’ First Two Spring Games

The Giants have finished their first two spring training games, playing the Cubs on Saturday and the Reds on Sunday. Let’s look at some of the performances that have stood out. The Catching Battle All eyes will be on the Giants catching battle this spring, and Blake Sabol made a great first impression. Sabol got […]

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Four Young Diamondbacks to Watch

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in a tough National League West, but the young talent on their 40-man roster and deep prospect pool presents an exciting future. Their 40-man is littered with players such as pitcher Drey Jameson, who appeared in four games last season and went 3-0. He had a 1.48 ERA in 24.1 innings […]

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What Can We Take Away from Spring Training?

As the Major League Baseball regular season looms, teams use the Spring Training period to hone their skills and prepare for the upcoming challenges. Although these exhibition games do not count towards the standings, they offer an essential platform for player evaluation, team chemistry building, and strategic decision-making. Player evaluation is a significant benefit of […]

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Grading the Braves Offseason Additions

As Spring Training games begin this weekend and baseball season is officially underway, it is time to look at the Braves’ moves this offseason and ask the ever-important question: “Did they get better?” Note, these will not be a breakdown of every transaction made this off-season, just the ones involving major league talent. 11/11/2022 Braves […]

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Brett Baty’s Hot Start to Spring

As Spring Training begins, one of the biggest stories will be on the Mets’ 23-year-old third baseman Brett Baty. Baty is fighting for a spot on the Mets Opening Day roster after a short stint in the majors in 2022. Baty played eleven games, hitting just .184 before a thumb injury ended his season early. […]

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The San Diego Padres and Star Manny Machado Reach Eleven-Year Extension

Last week rumors sparked up that Padres third baseman Manny Machado was going to test free agency next offseason; that’s no longer the case, as the team announced today. The San Diego Padres are signing Manny Machado to a whopping eleven-year deal worth up to three hundred and fifty million dollars.  The long-term extension will […]

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3 Keys to The Mets Success in 2023

It’s no secret that the 2022 Mets fell short of expectations. While 101 wins is a massive step up from the 2021 total of 77, fans were still left unsatisfied after the team’s lackluster performance in the playoffs and their failure to close out the division in the latter half of September. However, Steve Cohen […]

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Keibert Ruiz Ditches Scott Boras

Important news broke out on February 22 that should excite Nationals fans. Keibert Ruiz changed his agent to Octagon Agency. Players changing their agents isn’t uncommon, Ronald Acuna Jr. changed his agent earlier in the offseason. The big news is that he switched from Scott Boras’ agency. MLB owners and fans know that Scott Boras […]

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Mets Spring Training Recap: February 25th

The Mets kicked off their spring training with a pair of split-squad games. Mets @ Astros The first Mets game was played at West Palm Beach at 1 pm, where the Mets sent their B squad to face the Houston Astros. Some of the major prospects in the starting lineup were 1B Mark Vientos, CF […]

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