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Imagine waking up in Cleveland in December 2022 to the exciting news that the Cleveland Guardians, the youngest team in baseball with a surprising offense and excellent pitching, have become the champions of the American League Central Division. The Guardians achieved this by walking off against the 86-win Tampa Bay Rays in a thrilling 15-inning […]

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The Tigers Are Coming Around

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are coming around after a 2–9 start. We still don’t know if they are good, but they are playing better lately and find themselves in second place in the AL Central. In an underperforming division up for the taking, time will tell if they can come together as a complete team. It […]

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It’s Time for Yankees Fans to Love Thy Gleyber

New York Yankees

Gleyber Torres of the New York Yankees has not received the support his playing deserves. Other players on the Yankees seemingly receive more fan support than Torres. Here’s an example: Below are the slash lines for two Yankee infielders in terms of AVG, OBP, and OPS. Player 1: .250/.319/.721 This player has posted a BWAR of […]

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Athletics Reinstate Paul Blackburn

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have reinstated Paul Blackburn amongst multiple moves to try and find some consistency in their pitching staff and in their offense. He will be making his first start of the season today against the Atlanta Braves. In order to make room for him, they optioned relief pitcher Garrett Acton back to Triple-A […]

Nick Ahmed of the Diamondbacks attempting a double play as Charlie Blackmon of the Rockies slides into second. The Diamondbacks, after dropping two of three to the Red Sox, face the Rockies in a four-game series starting Monday.

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Diamondbacks Report: Drop Two of Three to Red Sox; Three with Rockies Next

Diamondbacks Report: One of Three to Red Sox, Rockies Next PHOENIX, May 29 — The Arizona Diamondbacks (30–23), second place in the NL West and 1 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (32–22) after dropping two of three to the Boston Red Sox (28–25), continue a ten-game homestand Monday. For four days, the Colorado […]

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The Poise of Blue Jays Shortstop Bo Bichette

Toronto Blue Jays

The poise of Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has really been showing this year. If this teams wants to reach their goal of playing in the World Series this season, they will need him to be at his best, and show he can carry this team and become their leader both on the field, […]

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Athletics Swept by Astros

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics (10–45) were swept this weekend for the third time in a row. They have dropped two series against the Houston Astros and a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners. This was their 11th loss in a row and their sixth straight series loss. They continue their pace for the worst record in […]

Merrill Kelly pitches during the 4–2 Diamondbacks victory over the Red Sox.

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Kelly, Diamondbacks Avoid Sweep by Red Sox; Early Scoring the Key

Diamondbacks 4, Red Sox 2 PHOENIX, May 28 — Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Corbin Carroll hit a two-run home run, part of a three-run first inning, to lead his team to a 4–2 victory over the Boston Red Sox Sunday afternoon at Chase Field. Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo added a solo homer in the second, giving […]