Where will Nolan Arenado end up?
Where will Nolan Arenado end up?
While Juan Soto is certainly the biggest free agent name on the market, it’s becoming increasingly likely that the top name on the trade market in star third baseman Nolan Arenado. The St. Louis Cardinals are obviously transitioning into a pseudo-rebuild. Since acquiring Arenado in 2021 after his public spat with the Colorado Rockies, the… read more
Cardinals to move Willson Contreras to First Base
The offseason is a time for change. Teams look to shuffle their rosters to make way for new players, cut payroll and try to woo potential free agents. It’s also a time to readjustment for players already on a team as reports roll in about players who will be changing positions for the coming season…. read more
Naming my picks for 2024 MLB Season Awards
While the Postseason gets underway, fans will be debating who will be named the recipient of the 2024 MLB regular season awards. Members of the Baseball Writers Association of America have already submitted their ballots and we won’t know the winners until after the World Series this month. I’m not a member of the BBWAA,… read more
The Art of the Robbery: Iconic Home Run-Robbing Catches in MLB
In the world of Major League Baseball, few moments rival the excitement of a home run, but equally thrilling is witnessing a defender execute a jaw-dropping catch that denies a hitter a round-tripper. Watching the Texas Rangers Travis Jankowski rob Andrew Vaughn of a game winning 3-run-homer on August 28th made me want to research… read more
This Week in Charlotte Knights Baseball: August 16-22
Despite a stretch of two wins in six, the Norfolk Tides actually played worse, and fell to the bottom of the International League East Division … the Knights are no longer a last-place team! And really, with the talent in Charlotte now (and with as much likely still to come as to be lost to the parent club), there’s no reason the club should fall back into the basement. The charge to .500, at least for the second half, continues!
White Sox Trade Six Players: Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert Jr. Remain in Chicago
Four moves sent six White Sox players away at the deadline. Both Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert Jr. remain in Chicago.
Major League Baseball Mid-Season Awards: The National League
Continuing my 2 part series on major league baseball midseason awards and turning my attention to the National League. You can read part 1 here. The National League has what I believe to be some candidates that are a lock, and I will not have any disagreement (or not much). You can’t look at some… read more
Series Preview: Can the Rockies get back on track against the Cardinals?
The Colorado Rockies have fallen off quite a bit since their seven-game winning streak a few weeks ago. After a stronger month of May, the Rockies (21-40) have now dropped five games in a row, including getting swept in a three-game series at home by the Cincinnati Reds this week, and now head on the… read more
4 Teams Who Could Be Sellers During The MLB Trade Deadline
The MLB regular season is seven weeks old now and teams are beginning to solidify their positions in the standings. This is especially true for teams that will not compete for the postseason. Through 40 games, teams begin knowing what they are going to be this season. While it remains the middle of May, front… read more
5 Storylines to Watch in Spring Training
Spring Training is finally underway, meaning fans can rejoice as there will be baseball played practically every day until the end of October. The appeal of Spring Training lies in the storylines and the hopes and perceptions that come along with teams trying to start fresh. With each new year comes a renewed hope that… read more
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