Can the Texas Rangers Repeat as World Series Champions

Can the Texas Rangers be the first MLB team to win back-to-back World Series since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees? There’s reason to believe.

MLB Free Agents 2025: Top Options On The Mound After Zack Wheeler’s Extension

Zack Wheeler recently agreed to a massive contract extension with the Philadelphia Phillies. This begs the question, with Wheeler off the market, who are the top free agent pitchers in the 2025 class. Wheeler’s extension is the largest extended contract in baseball history at three years, $126 million. The right hander will be the ace… read more

2024 MLB Season Outlook: Houston Astros Preview, Predictions And Expectations

The Houston Astros returned to the ALCS last season and don’t seem to be going anywhere in 2024. The team added even more in order to win and extended one of its superstars. 2023 SEASON IN-REVIEW Record: 90-72, 1st in AL West Postseason: Won ALDS vs. Minnesota Twins (3-1), Lost ALCS vs. Texas Rangers (4-3) It was a… read more

Paul Skenes impresses in brief spring training debut

You know it’s serious when Pirates fans are even angry with team owner Bob Nutting and the powers that be at Major League Baseball for not televising or live-streaming a spring training game. As if it were that easy to get play-by-play personnel and a camera crew in place in time for an afternoon spring… read more

Did The New York Yankees Do Enough To Contend For A Championship?

Juan Soto sent an opposite-field home run off the scoreboard during the opening weekend of Spring Training. For fans, watching their major acquisition of the offseason do this brought plenty of excitement for the upcoming 2024 season. The question remains, even with Soto in pinstripes, did the front office do enough to build a World… read more

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is going to be a problem for MLB hitters

The baseball world waited with bated breath and sweet anticipation as Japanese superstar Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the World Series champion Texas Rangers. While you can always take Spring Training with a grain of salt, especially concerning the star players, Yamamoto took the opportunity to display a glimpse… read more

2024 MLB Season Outlook: Detroit Tigets Preview, Predictions And Expectations

There is new life in Detroit with its beloved Tigers. After another losing season that ended prior to the postseason, the Tigers are looking to compete for a division title once again. It will be interested to see if it can happen this season with plenty of new faces around the team. 2023 SEASON IN-REVIEW Record: 78-84,… read more

The Pirates are just going to have to win in spite of their owner

After reading and digesting last week’s article in The Athletic that detailed Bob Nutting’s cheapness, let’s just say I have a whole new perspective on the Pirates’ long-time owner and his willingness to do what it takes to win. Nutting is never going to do everything it takes to win. Does that mean he wants… read more

What Should the Blue Jays Look For in Spring Training?

With what felt like an extra long offseason, baseball is back. Spring Training is upon us, and this is where teams will really find out what they’ve got. The Blue Jays ended their season with a heartbreaking loss last season in the American League Wild Card game against the Minnesota Twins. Then, it was the… read more

2024 MLB Season Outlook: Cleveland Guardians Preview, Predictions And Expectations

The Cleveland Guardians are just two years removed from winning 92 games and making it to the AL Division Series. Last season, Cleveland regressed in a big way. So, the question is, what year will be repeated in 2024? 2023 SEASON IN-REVIEW Record: 76-86, 3rd in AL Central Postseason: N/A The Guardians took a big step back last… read more

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