Does The Addition Of J.D. Martinez Make The New York Mets A Playoff Team?

The New York Mets made a late-offseason splash when they signed J.D. Martinez to be their designated hitter in 2024. The contract was for $12 million in total. Martinez will get $4.5 million this season with $7.5 million deferred a decade into the future. The market for Martinez came down enough to where the Mets… read more

Texas Rangers Outlast Cubs on Opening Day

Texas Rangers follow their World Series banner reveal with a home win on Opening Day, 4-3, against the Chicago Cubs.

The beautiful unpredictability of Opening Day

Opening Day. What a beautiful phrase that is that we experience each year. The 2024 MLB season finally begins for everyone and with it a new year of hopes and dreams. There is something inherently beautiful about the correlation between Opening Day and the spring season. Spring has often represented new beginnings, new life, and… read more

2024 MLB Season Outlook: Pittsburgh Pirates Preview, Predictions And Expectations

The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to run their organization as a small market but for the first time in a long time, the team might have expectations for the postseason is absolutely everything goes right. At the very least, the team is going to be fun to watch with a strong foundation of young players. 2023 SEASON… read more

Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Series Preview

The 2024 MLB regular season has finally arrived for the rest of the 28 MLB teams that didn’t play a series in South Korea. Expectations are high for a number of teams while others are trying to rebuild and find a path back toward contention. The Colorado Rockies will start the season against the National… read more

2024 MLB Season Outlook: San Diego Padres Preview, Predictions And Expectations

The San Diego Padres have not been shy about spending money and making big moves but have not been able to capture that elusive title. In recent years, San Diego has become contenders in the National League and this year could be the same if all goes right. 2023 SEASON IN-REVIEW Record: 82-80, 3rd in NL West… read more

4 Major Storylines To Watch During 2024 MLB Season

The 2024 MLB season is just days away and there are many storylines to watch this year — maybe more than ever. There are clear contenders for the World Series title but some teams always come out of nowhere to compete. Last year is a perfect example with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers. Below,… read more

2024 MLB Season Outlook: Philadelphia Phillies Preview, Predictions And Expectations

The Philadelphia Phillies have built a team that is made for the postseason. We have seen that over the last two years. This season, that success could take off in the regular season. 2023 SEASON IN-REVIEW Record: 90-72, 2nd in NL East Postseason: Win vs. Miami Marlins (2-0) in Wild Card round, Win vs. Atlanta Braves (3-1) in… read more

The Rockies locked up Ezequiel Tovar at the right time

It’s been a busy weekend for the Colorado Rockies. As Spring Training draws to a close, the team has been assessing the roster, making moves, and trying to lay out the path back to contention. On Sunday, they made a significant move towards that path by signing shortstop Ezequiel Tovar to a seven-year, $63.5 million… read more

2024 MLB Season Outlook: New York Mets Preview, Predictions And Expectations

The New York Mets will attempt to compete this year while developing some young players. The farm system is also bolstered after moving aging arms in the rotation. It was an underwhelming offseason but the same might not be said next year. We will discuss that when we get there. For now, the Mets will… read more

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