NL East

Davey Martinez; Mike Rizzo Receive Contract Extensions

Nationals field manager Davey Martinez and General Manager Mike Rizzo have received contract extensions from the Nationals, Martinez’s is a 2-year extension, and while Rizzo’s is still being tweaked, he is expected to accept and be extended through 2025-26. Expectations were low for the 2023 Washington Nationals, as fans and sports betters expected the club […]

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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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Will Keibert Ruiz Develop Into an Elite Catcher?

The Washington Nationals possibly have a franchise centerpiece in the form of their 24-year-old Venezuelan catcher, Keibert Ruiz. The backstop was acquired in the Trea Turner and Max Scherzer trade with Los Angeles that also sent starting pitcher Josiah Gray to Washington. Ruiz had lots to deal with in his first full professional season, managing […]

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Part III: Atlanta Braves Spring Training Preview – Outfield

As we inch closer and closer to the start of Grapefruit League Action on February 25th, let’s dive into the Atlanta Braves outfield and analyze what the 2023 season may have in store. There is only one spot under scrutiny this offseason, and Manager Brian Snitker will have a tough decision ahead of him pertaining […]

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Part II: Atlanta Braves Spring Training Preview

Infield Projections This spring, all of the speculation surrounding the squad will be around the shortstop position after the offseason saw Dansby Swanson depart the club for the Chicago Cubs via free agency. It’s the second time in as many years that there will be a new face around the diamond, but this year will […]

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Using Las Vegas to Predict the 2023 MLB Playoffs

Spring Training is right around the corner, and Las Vegas sportsbooks have released their season win totals betting lines. Let’s go division by division and see how the sharks in Vegas think the regular season will pan out and pontificate if there is a good bet to be had. All win totals provided are current […]

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Atlanta Braves Spring Training Preview

Part I: Defending the NL East Key Dates WBC pitchers and catchers: February 13 Non-WBC pitchers and catchers: February 15 WBC position players: February 16 Non-WBC position players: February 20 Grapefruit League opener: February 25 vs Red Sox Opening Day: March 30 @Nationals The Atlanta Braves will roll into North Port, Florida, coming off a […]