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About 20 games into this baseball season, I took a look at six teams who were either severely outperforming or underperforming on their expectations for the year and decided whether those trends were likely to continue. 40 games into the future and with a much clearer view of how the MLB is shaking out, let’s revisit those teams and see how they’ve since played, as well as once again predict whether they can sustain their current level (or even improve upon it). Boston Red So

As of today, we are just a smidgen past the first third of the MLB season, and what an exciting one it has been. Capped off recently by a month of May that featured outrageous offense (most home runs ever in any month in MLB history), baseball is in full swing and divisions are starting to shape up (some as expected, others...we’re not sure). With that being said, let’s take a look at which team is in the best position (AS OF RIGHT NOW) to win their respective division. AL Ea

It’s that time of year again, where fly balls and fungoes abound and a tiny cohort of unsigned stars hang out in Florida waiting to get $20 million above market. That’s right, the MLB season has begun, and baseball fans such as myself couldn't be happier. Now although some games have passed, every team is still statistically in the Postseason hunt, so let’s take a look at the 2019 season for each MLB squad and either affirm that ambition or crush some dreams. Cue random order

MLB free agency is normally seen as a huge opportunity for stars to cash out (Bryce and Manny), but the trend of the week in the MLB has been numerous clubs extending their star players’ contracts. Well, the trend of this calendar year I guess; it all started at the end of January when the Kansas City Royals extended star utility man Whit Merrifield to a 4 yr/$16.25 million contract (I know it doesn’t seem like star money but the man can play). Since then, we have seen a hand

With the addition of Bryce Harper, many are pegging Philadelphia as the new favorites in the NL East (remember they also got J.T. Realmuto earlier this offseason AND Jean the Hit Machine Segura). Of course, Manny Machado signed with his own version of a losing team, albeit one that lost far more often and easily than the Phillies last year, but nevertheless improvement is expected in San Diego. So while some notable free agents remain unsigned (Dallas Keuchel, Craig Kimbrel,

A few preliminary moves have been made so far this offseason in the MLB, but we all know things don’t really start to heat up until December. With the month of giving upon us, let’s take a look at each team and what their top priority regarding their roster should be between now and February 21st. Boston Red Sox: Don’t change anything When you win 108 games on your way to a World Series, you really want to keep the roster turnover to a minimum. They did a great job quickly re

As of today, there is exactly one month left in the MLB season. As teams enter the stretch run, those in playoff position look to maintain their leads while those on the outside try to make one more push for the Postseason. Let’s take a look at each team with a shot to make the Postseason, starting with the American League. Boston Red Sox They are not only the best team by far this season, they may be one of the best of all time. Though the Sox are no longer on pace to match

Sometimes, the race for the best record in the MLB is matched in excitement by the race for the worst. Just kidding. The Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals (who, mind you, are only three years off of back-to-back World Series appearances) have played some of the worst baseball in this league’s history. The Orioles are on pace to lose 114 games, more than their division-rival and MLB-best Boston Red Sox are on pace to win. The Royals are only slightly better; they ar

Through today, over a third of the MLB season has already passed us by, and it has certainly had its moments. While I am a little unhappy that this baseball year seems to be progressing rather quickly, all the early action has left me hungry for more. Staying with my recent motif of disappointments and such, I would like to look at the most disappointing AND surprising teams of 2018 and highlight their successes (or failures), as well as look at what is ahead. These aren’t ne