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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
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.
Analysis: Arizona's Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Year
While they may not have been expected to do much this year, almost nobody would have expected the Arizona Diamondbacks to be the worst team in baseball in 2021. What has gone wrong in the desert?
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?
Our 2021 Season Preview: Awards Predictions
Who will take home the top three individual prizes in each league this year? We break down the race for the Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP
Our 2021 Season Preview: American League Predictions
In part two of our 2021 Season Preview series, we cover the American League, where the Yankees continue to be the favorites, two teams made big moves to improve, and two of the divisions are up for grabs
Our 2021 Season Preview: National League Predictions
Three teams made major additions to compete this season, while the defending champs are just as dominant as ever. How will things play out in the Senior Circuit in 2021?
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?
Commentary: Tatís Solidifies His Spot as the Face of Baseball
Fernando Tatís Jr’s record-setting contract extension tells us something we already know: El Niño is here to stay
Analysis: The Cubs Replace Kyle Schwarber With...Basically Kyle Schwarber
Just two months after non-tendering Kyle Schwarber, the Cubs have signed Joc Pederson as his replacement in 2021. However, does this move actually make Chicago better off?
Commentary: The Blake Snell Trade is Good for the Padres, but Bad for Baseball
The Rays shocked the baseball world Sunday night by trading away their ace to the San Diego Padres. But underneath this trade lies a disturbing problem with the way Tampa Bay views their players…
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?
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
Commentary: So, Um, What the Hell Happened Last Night?
While last night was supposed to be a celebration for both the Dodgers and MLB, the actions of one man overshadowed the coronation of LA’s dynasty and highlighted baseball’s image problem
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
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
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?
Analysis: Darvish or Bauer? Depends On Where You Look
Yu Darvish and Trevor Bauer have both put together fantastic seasons in 2020, but which one deserves the NL Cy Young? The answer is more complicated than you may think
Commentary: Looking Back at the Best Game of the 2020 Playoffs (So Far)
With the ALCS starting tonight, we relive the magic of Friday night’s game between the Yankees and the Rays - the best game of the 2020 Postseason so far
Commentary: Our 2020 Season Award Winners
After the weirdest season in Major League history, we take a look back at the year that was and give you our picks for the top 3 awards in each league