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Out of Left Field
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Out of Left Field

On the one-year anniversary of the Drive Into Deep Left Field by Castellanos, Connor Turner reflects on that day, his identity, and how MLB has a long way to go in its outreach to the LGBTQIA+ community

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Analysis: Nathan Eovaldi’s (Un)Lucky Season
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Analysis: Nathan Eovaldi’s (Un)Lucky Season

In a season full of surprises, one of the biggest has been Boston’s Nathan Eovaldi - who has unexpectedly found himself at the top of the AL pitcher WAR leaderboard despite an unremarkable ERA. But perhaps the weirdest thing about his 2021 is just how lucky - and unlucky - he has been throughout the year.

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Analysis: Cedric the Entertainer
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Analysis: Cedric the Entertainer

During the first month of 2021, Cedric Mullins II has turned a lot of heads with his red-hot start to the season. But the question is: is he for real?

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Analysis: Fixing Matthew Boyd
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Analysis: Fixing Matthew Boyd

For many Tigers fans, Matthew Boyd and his many home runs have been frustrating to watch. Why is a pitcher with his talent giving up so many long balls? And how can this trend be reversed?

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Commentary: The Mets’ Golden Opportunity
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Commentary: The Mets’ Golden Opportunity

Heading into the 2021 season, the Mets have a new owner, $24 million in freed-up payroll, and all sorts of options in front of them. Can Steve Cohen live up to his early hype?

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Commentary: What is Old is New Again
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Commentary: What is Old is New Again

In reaction to Tony La Russa being announced as the new manager of the White Sox, we tell the story of how an out-of-touch skipper can stop a promising team dead in its tracks

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Analysis: The Weird and Wonderful Stuff of Brusdar Graterol
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Analysis: The Weird and Wonderful Stuff of Brusdar Graterol

Sporting a 100 MPH fastball with over a foot of horizontal and vertical movement, Brusdar Graterol has become one of the most electric pitchers in MLB. But why doesn’t he strike anyone out? We take a deep dive into the confusing numbers

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Commentary: The Tampa Bay Rays - Eternal Underdogs
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Commentary: The Tampa Bay Rays - Eternal Underdogs

Since their inception, the Rays have always looked for ways to survive and thrive despite their minuscule budget. Here is how they built the team with the best record in the AL and how this affects them in the 2020 World Series

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Commentary: The Los Angeles Dodgers - Eternal Goliaths
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Commentary: The Los Angeles Dodgers - Eternal Goliaths

For most of the past decade, the Dodgers have become the Evil Empire of the National League - the team with the most money, most star power, and most success in baseball. But can they finally get over their last hurdle and cement their dynasty with a World Series this year?

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