Justin Girshon

I'm a freshman at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication majoring in Magazine, News and Digital Journalism. I'm a sports writer for The Daily Orange, Syracuse's independently run student newspaper. Additionally, I'm an MLB content creator/writer. You can find my work on Instagram @mlbzone_, CalltothePen.com, YanksGoYard.com and Field2Court.com.
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MLB Rumors

5 underrated MLB players teams should be inquiring about

by Justin Girshon
With the MLB trade deadline only a few days away and many teams in a position to fight for a postseason spot, it’s widely expected that this year...
MLB Awards

The leading contenders for MLB awards at the All-Star break

by Justin Girshon
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game and festivities are the perfect time to highlight the league’s best players at the season's halfway point....
Miami Marlins

Star rookie Eury Perez sent to Double-A despite superb debut

by Justin Girshon
With one out and nobody on base in a scoreless game, Jacob Stallings of the Miami Marlins widened his catcher’s stance as he awaited a 2-2 slider...
Houston Astros

Martin Maldonado's struggles represent a problem in Houston

by Justin Girshon
Knotted in a 1-1 game in the bottom of the ninth inning with two outs and a runner on first base, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker decided to...
Arizona Diamondbacks

Whether five MLB teams are contenders or pretenders

by Justin Girshon
If the Major League Baseball regular season ended today, only four of the 12 teams that made the postseason last season would be in contention for...
Washington Nationals

Jeimer Candelario's resurgence fuels Nationals' lineup

by Justin Girshon
After five innings, the Atlanta Braves were well on their way to sweeping the Washington Nationals. Although both teams have won World Series within...
MLB Awards

AL and NL MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year rankings, vol. 1

by Justin Girshon
In the blink of an eye, two months of the 2023 Major League Baseball season have come and gone. A lot can (and probably will) change between now and...
Toronto Blue Jays

Bo Bichette is taking the leap toward shortstop stardom

by Justin Girshon
Heading into the final month of the 2022 season, Bo Bichette was grueling through his worst offensive season in the major leagues. Through 127 games...
Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox outfielders spark resurgence in 2023

by Justin Girshon
After making the American League Championship Series in 2021, the Boston Red Sox were one of the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball...
Oakland Athletics

An inside look on Brent Rooker's hot start in 2023

by Justin Girshon
Brent Rooker of the Oakland A's quickly fell behind 0-2 against Cincinnati's Nick Lodolo with two outs in the bottom of the first inning. However,...
Pittsburgh Pirates

Bryan Reynolds, Pirates agree to $106.75 million extension

by Justin Girshon
Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly agreed to an eight-year, $106.75 million extension. Failed extension talks between Reynolds...
San Diego Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr. set to make long-awaited return for SD

by Justin Girshon
Ahead in the count 1-0, Fernando Tatis Jr. waited for Tony Gonsolin’s next delivery. Gonsolin hurled an 88 mph slider, but he left it right down...
Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds get stability with Hunter Greene extension

by Justin Girshon
Hunter Greene and the Cincinnati Reds have reportedly agreed to a six-year, $53 million extension. Greene, Cincinnati’s 2023 Opening Day starter,...
Miami Marlins

Luis Arraez and Pablo Lopez: The impact of a win-win trade

by Justin Girshon
Luis Arraez stepped into the batter’s box looking to make history. Arraez already completed the difficult part, just needing a single to hit for...