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Stro-Sho with the Opening Day Win

Winning on opening day in baseball is important for several reasons. Firstly, it sets the tone for the team’s season, giving them a boost of confidence and momentum going forward. It’s a chance for teams to showcase their strengths and start the season off on a positive note. It can also help to establish the […]

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Cubs Spring Training: Week 1

As Spring Training for the 2023 MLB season rolls on, baseball fans and experts alike are eager to see how their favorite teams and players are shaping up for the year. While it’s important to remember that we’re still in the early stages of Spring Training, it’s hard not to get excited about some of […]

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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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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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Tier Rankings for All 30 teams

Where does your team stand for the 2023 season? Rebuilding Teams Reds: They have some potential but won’t be contending this season. Nationals: They have a ton of prospects that might come up this season, but they won’t be contending. A’s: They added some pieces but most likely will finish last place in a good […]

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5 Bold Takes from the 2022 Off-Season

After an exhilarating offseason with billions spent on some of baseball’s biggest stars, we can look back at some of the moves made. There are always trades and signings that are looked back on as bad decisions that can alter a team’s future for the worse. I chose five opinions from this winter’s moves that […]

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Top 10 Shortstops for 2023

Shortstop is the deepest position in baseball by a mile. There are going to be some people on this list that, at first glance, you’d think, “Woah, this guy is way too low,” then you’ll see the guys after him and think, “It all makes sense now.” Shortstop is arguably the most critical position on […]

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This Seasons Cubs Offense will be a Big Improvement From Last Year

The Chicago Cubs have made some big moves this year. After finishing 74-88 last year, the Cubs had a lot of holes to fill, especially for the offense. The Cubs’ general manager, Jed Hoyer, has taken advantage of the tremendous free-agent market to help fix those holes. Last Year Last year it was tough watching […]

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Cubs Free Agent Signings

The Chicago Cubs have had an exciting, busy offseason by adding a plethora of talent to the team. After going 74-88 last season and finishing third in the NL Central, it appears that the Cubs are ready to contend for a playoff spot and even the division title. Pitchers signed this offseason Drew Smyly started […]

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