While it’s evident that the Chicago White Sox rebuild didn’t work out, the team’s issues were far worse than initially imagined. It isn’t all former manager Tony LaRussa’s fault for all the Sox problems. This season, the players have shown that they are to blame as well for the issues surrounding the culture of this […]
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At the all-star break, it seemed as though the Cubs would be selling at the trade deadline and missing the postseason a third straight year. However, after getting off to a hot start after the break, Chicago finds itself in the race for the NL Central. Unlike their division rivals, the Cubs have both the […]
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Despite their pitching struggles, the Boston Red Sox have surprisingly been on the outside looking in for a playoff spot. Given the injuries and inconsistencies of their starting rotation, many expected Boston to acquire a starter at the trade deadline. However, Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom didn’t trade for a starter and just acquired one […]
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In the old “Saturday Night Live” sketch “Mr. Bill”, every time the little clay character tries to do anything, something bad happens to him. Last year, the New York Mets won 101 games and made the postseason before bowing out against the San Diego Padres. After spending a record $344,013,169 on free agents last offseason, […]
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The trade deadline has come and gone, and a lot of teams made moves to position themselves for a postseason run. However, one team that blew a big opportunity to better their starting rotation to make a potential run was the Cincinnati Reds. Despite having one of the worst starting rotations in baseball, Cincinnati opted […]
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When it comes to the free-agent market, the Chicago White Sox haven’t had a lot of success in the past ten years. Partially due to Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf being notoriously cheap, Chicago has had the tendency to sign players just exiting their prime. This is a big reason why they’ve never been able to […]
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After being scratched from his start and making a weird relief appearance, Domingo German is done for the season. New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman has announced that German will be entering an inpatient rehabilitation center for alcohol abuse. Given this isn’t the first off-field incident involving German, he’s most likely thrown his last […]
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During the American Indian Wars, General George Custer led his cavalry unit into the battle of Little Bighorn. This would later be known as “Custer’s Last Stand.” The unit was quickly overwhelmed and General Custer himself would be killed in battle. This season, Anaheim Angels owner Arte Moreno has communicated the desire to keep Shohei […]
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Before the trade deadline, the Chicago White Sox have already gotten their fire sale underway. As expected, Chicago has traded away Lucas Giolito, Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly, Reynaldo Lopez, and Kendall Graveman. While more moves are expected to come, one pitcher Chicago seems reluctant to move is Dylan Cease. Given how disappointing the Sox have […]
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As the trade deadline nears, the Milwaukee Brewers front office is already hard at work. They recently acquired Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman and designated hitter Carlos Santana. While Santana adds power to the lineup and the ability to switch-hit, this won’t be enough to win the NL Central. Given how badly Brewers outfielders not named […]
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The Boston Red Sox have been having an up-and-down season. Right now, they are battling with the Yankees and Blue Jays for the final wild-card spot. However, behind the scenes, manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom seem to be at odds with each other. Cora has recently said some things that could […]
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Five hours and 303 miles down I-55 separate the cities of Chicago and St. Louis. Those cities are home to the most historic franchises in baseball, the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. Given the proximity to each, there is naturally a rivalry between both the Cubs and Cardinals. Up until this season, the Cardinals […]
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The Baltimore Orioles have been a fun team to watch this season. After six straight seasons of missing the playoffs, Baltimore finds itself battling with the Rays for the AL East title. A big reason for their success has been Adley Rutschman. Rutschman has quickly established himself as a core player for them. Given how […]
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Despite being picked by many to not be a postseason contender, the Milwaukee Brewers find themselves in first place in the NL Central. They recently regained the lead in the division thanks to a big sweep of the Cincinnati Reds on the road. However, the Brewers offense has been pitiful this season and they must […]
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