MLB Editorials Articles - Page 93

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the clear-cut favorite to win it all this season. The team just had a monster offseason that saw them sign or trade for some of the biggest names on the market. Money was no constraint, but now, the Dodgers will have to put it all together on the baseball field. […]

After a long and confusing winter (thanks, global warming) MLB Opening Day is just a few short days away, bringing with the cerebral action of fantasy baseball. While fantasy baseball does not have the same highs and lows as fantasy football, the increased control and stronger correlation with managerial effort make it the favorite fantasy […]

The Texas Rangers are still living on a World Series high, but the 2024 season is just days away, and the 2023 champions are more than capable of defending their title. The Rangers won their first World Series in franchise history last season. They have tasted glory, and the team will surely be motivated to […]

These are the marquee names you’ve been waiting for. Your franchise cornerstones. It’s another installment of our MLB positional rankings and today, we’re dealing with perhaps the most important position of them all: shortstop. Not only are these the players that tend to steal the headlines, but in 2024, shortstops are an eclectic, multifaceted, hard-to-rank […]

Last season, the Tampa Bay Rays got off to a historically good start. The team won their first 13 games and became one of seven teams since 1974 with 50 wins by the 72-game mark. Legal issues for Wander Franco and a loss in the ALWC put a cloud over an otherwise very impressive 2023 […]

The left field position in the MLB is at a fascinating crossroads, which makes it very tough to sort through for our MLB rankings lists. Though we’re long past the days of Barry Bonds and Rickey Henderson, there’s still a good mix of power and athleticism at the spot. The top end talent, at least […]

Injuries and pitching have been major concerns for the Colorado Rockies in recent seasons, and unfortunately, both of those issues are still prevalent heading into the 2024 campaign, which means it might be another long season for the Rockies. Historically, Colorado could always fall back on elite hitting at a mile above sea level, but […]

The Houston Astros have been MLB’s best winners in recent years. While they have become the league’s villains because of their sign stealing scandal, there is no doubt that their player development, winning mentality, and loaded roster are all ahead of the curve. Houston has made it to at least the ALCS in each of […]

It took the Atlanta Braves 26 years to capture a World Series title from their last one back in 1995. The 2021 season for Atlanta turned out to be one that no one thought was imaginable during most of that season. After all, the team finished winning just 88 regular-season games. But since then, the […]

The Baltimore Orioles were the best team in the American League last year — at least in the regular season. The Orioles finished the year with a 101-61 record, and that was 11 games better than the Houston Astros (90-72), who finished with the second-best record in the American League. The Texas Rangers emerged from […]

Growing up, one of the classic baseball adages we all learned was that second basemen were all just wishing they had the arm to play shortstop. In 2024, though, that doesn’t appear to be such a surefire bet as we look at the rankings for the top MLB second basemen. There are second basemen who […]

Is there a better nickname for any position in sports than “the hot corner?” Third base has long been one of the most fun positions in the game to debate because there’s no hiding from a subpar glove, but you’ve also got to mash to justify your spot. So, let’s take a look at the […]

For many, it does not feel like it’s already been nine years since the Kansas City Royals won the World Series. It has not flown by for their fans, though. A championship and back-to-back American League Pennants alleviate the annual disappointment that has accompanied the franchise since 2015, but this city is anxious to exit […]

It’s a glorious time of year for baseball fans. Opening Day is finally under a week away, yet none of us have yet had our hopes and dreams shaken by our teams’ poor performances. And in the waning hours before our attention fully shifts to the games, there’s no better time to engage in our […]

Will 2024 be the Philadelphia Phillies’ year? The Phillies are fresh off back-to-back impressive seasons. Philadelphia reached the World Series in 2022 and the NLCS in 2023. However, Philadelphia fell short of winning a World Series in both seasons. Expectations are high once again for this Phillies ball club heading into the new campaign. They […]

Boppers. Mashers. Sluggers. It’s another installment of our MLB positional rankings and today, we’re breaking out the big bats. It’s time to talk about first base—a position where if you can hit, that’s pretty much all that matters. The current crop of MLB first basemen is an exceptionally fun group—longtime superstars​, guys with 50-homer seasons, […]

The Oakland Athletics were viewed as a historically bad team going into 2023, and they aren’t expected to be much better heading into the upcoming campaign. At the end of the day though, fans are fans, and the most die-hard supporters will root on their team no matter what. For those fans, we are going […]

A storm is brewing in the MLB, and it goes by the name of Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles are one of the most exciting young teams in baseball, and they seem destined to break out into championship contention this year. In 2022, Baltimore surprised everyone and put up a competitive season. A season later, they […]

The San Diego Padres were arguably the biggest disappointment in MLB last season. They had one of the most stacked rosters with star-studded talent, but it didn’t even lead to a playoff berth. Because of that, San Diego made some major changes this year. The team still has more talent at the top than almost […]

It is a new era for the Chicago White Sox. What was once one of the most promising young teams in baseball now looks like a shell of its former self. The White Sox rebuild failed, and now the team has started a new rebuild. With anything new comes newfound hope, and considering how poor […]

Can a team that finished with a 71-91 record and in last place in one of the worst divisions in MLB during the 2023 season bounce back and win the World Series? The odds may be stacked against the St. Louis Cardinals, but they have a chance to rebound in eye-opening fashion. St. Louis is […]

Earlier in the week, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres set off on a roughly 15-and-a-half-hour flight from the U.S. to Seoul, South Korea. Both teams took a break from their spring training schedules to travel over 6,000 miles for the MLB Seoul Series, which will be considered the Opening Day of the […]

Shohei Ohtani signed a massive 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB free agency this past offseason. The deal took the entire sports world by storm. So did Ohtani’s former team, the Los Angeles Angels, expect him to receive that much money? Ohtani, who of course spent the first portion of […]

The San Diego Padres played a quality game against the talented Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Opening Day in the Seoul Series saw San Diego jump out to an early 2-1 lead. Shohei Ohtani and Los Angeles utilized a four-run 8th inning to end up earning a 5-2 victory, however. A Jake Cronenworth glove malfunction […]

The Philadelphia Phillies added a notable pickup to their roster back in February when they signed utility infielder Whit Merrifield to a one-year deal worth $8 million. That transaction also probably would not have happened if not for Bryce Harper reaching out to the veteran, according to Philadelphia President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski (h/t […]

What if I told you that new Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow has never earned a Cy Young vote before? Surprised? Well, it is true. Despite the majority of the world considering Glasnow to be one of the best pitchers in the sport, the former Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays hurler hasn’t even […]

Shane Bieber has been named the Cleveland Guardians’ Opening Day starting pitcher for the fifth consecutive season, via Camryn Justice of News 5 Cleveland. According to Zack Meisel of The Athletic, Bieber will become one of only three pitchers in Cleveland baseball history to make five consecutive Opening Day starts. And it’s safe to say […]

Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a two-year, $62 million contract on Monday night. The deal followed a long free agency for the reigning National League Cy Young winner. Now all eyes will turn to Jordan Montgomery who remains unsigned. The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels were listed as potential […]

After what has seemed like an eternity, Blake Snell has finally landed a contract following his Cy Young 2023 season. Snell and the San Francisco Giants reportedly agreed to a two year, $62 million contract with 2024 Opening Day right around the corner. Jon Heyman of the New York Post initially broke the news. Snell […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has remained committed to the team despite their struggles. The Angels have not reached the playoffs since 2014, yet Trout has refused to ask for a trade despite various rumors. The rumors mostly stem from people who want to see Trout traded, though, and the Angels star has a […]

Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre made an appearance on Monday at spring training. The legendary ex-leader of the ball club made the slow walk to the mound in the 6th inning to call for a pitching change. The Yankees fans erupted into cheers after seeing Torre take the field, who ultimately called for […]

When will Aaron Judge return to the New York Yankees lineup? It’s a question that’s been asked for a while now, and even manager Aaron Boone hasn’t had the answer, that is until Monday. While speaking with YES Network during Monday’s spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Boone said Judge will return to the […]

For the first time in league history, MLB is headed to South Korea. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will kick off the 2024 season with the MLB World Tour Seoul Series 2024, where the two teams are playing a handful of exhibition games before facing each other in the first regular-season games […]

Joey Votto recently hit his first home run of spring training after signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. Votto, who hits left-handed, was “ecstatic” after driving the ball over the left-center field fence, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. “I felt like this was the swing I was chasing,” Votto said. “The pull homers are a […]

The Chicago White Sox are preparing for the 2024 season after recently trading ace Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres. Chicago may have a difficult time competing for a playoff spot in 2024, but they would love to silence their critics and upset the odds. Chicago’s roster unquestionably has uncertainty, but it also features […]

The majority of storylines about Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber primarily referenced trade rumors this past offseason. He’s entering his potential final season in Cleveland before hitting free agency next offseason, and Bieber hasn’t been quite as good in recent years. Still, Bieber features no shortage of potential and he is in a great position […]

Bryce Harper is dealing with a back issue with Opening Day right around the corner. The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t worried, however. Still, it’s never a positive update when a player has missed three consecutive games due to any kind of injury concern. Phillies manager Rob Thomson recently provided an update on Harper, via Jayson Stark […]

Aaron Boone isn’t going to predict when Aaron Judge will return to spring training games anymore. The initial belief was that Judge, who underwent an MRI on his abdominal area last Monday, would play on Saturday. When Judge did not play on Saturday, Boone made his statement about not predicting the timeline any longer, per […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers might make even more moves following what was a huge offseason? Well, maybe. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman was asked if LA will consider making any more roster additions and he certainly left the door open, per Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation. “In our DNA we can never say […]