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Can we expect late-season runs for the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks?

Sam Massaro — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:00:54 +0000

One of the more surprising storylines of the 2023 MLB season came with the uprising of two young, talented, and exciting teams — the Cincinnati Reds and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Neither team was projected to make much noise, but quickly proved the critics wrong with monster starts to their 2023 campaigns. Here we are in […]

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Cincinnati Reds: The 4 players who belong on the franchise’s Mount Rushmore

Kevin Henry — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:00:02 +0000

The history of the Cincinnati Reds is rich and storied, making them one of Major League Baseball’s most iconic franchises. Founded in 1881, the Reds are the oldest professional baseball team still in existence. Originally known as the Cincinnati Red Stockings, they were a charter member of the American Association, one of the first major […]

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Pete Alonso makes good after “brain fart” that drew ire of St. Louis Cardinals fans

Kevin Henry — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 11:00:54 +0000

Mistakes happen in life, including in sports. Such was the case apparently with Pete Alonso of the New York Mets during a Friday night matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Pete Alonso clears up Masyn Winn situation during New York Mets-St. Louis Cardinals game As we detailed last night when Cardinals fans […]

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With one shocking move, Pete Alonso infuriates St. Louis Cardinals players and fans

Kevin Henry — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 02:23:30 +0000

It was supposed to be a moment for St. Louis Cardinals fans to celebrate, but New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso made sure to steal the spotlight with a shocking move. Pete Alonso takes away moment from Masyn Winn of the St. Louis Cardinals With heralded rookie Masyn Winn making his Major League debut […]

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Stock Up, Stock Down: Braves, Yankees, Cubs, Red Sox

Scott Roche — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:33:03 +0000

As the 2023 regular season hits mid-August and September is just around the corner, the postseason picture is starting to slowly come into focus for some teams both in the American League and National League. Over the last seven days, some teams did themselves some favors in terms of the division and Wild Card races […]

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St. Louis Cardinals: Albert Pujols on what the Cardinals need to do in 2024 to improve

Kevin Henry — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:30:38 +0000

In the season that has followed his retirement, Albert Pujols has watched the St. Louis Cardinals struggle mightily. However, he believes in what the team can do in 2024 with a few tweaks, particularly on the mound. Albert Pujols speaks on what the St. Louis Cardinals can do to improve in 2024 Speaking on Audacy’s […]

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Why Adam Wainwright should stay in St. Louis Cardinals rotation the rest of 2023

Scott Roche — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:49:46 +0000

The St. Louis Cardinals open a four-game series against the New York Mets Thursday night at Busch Stadium and, despite them falling out of playoff contention, it’s going to be a big series for one of their former ace pitchers. Adam Wainwright is scheduled to make his scheduled start and, despite spending all 18 of […]

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St. Louis Cardinals rumors: John Mozeliak’s offseason shopping list becomes clearer

Kevin Henry — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:00:26 +0000

It has been a season filled with disappointments for the St. Louis Cardinals. That includes on the mound, where the rotation has underperformed, entering Monday’s play ranked 25th among MLB’s 30 teams with minus-1..3 bWAR produced this season. Knowing that Adam Wainwright will retire at the end of the season and not return to the […]

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Chicago Cubs face a conundrum in 2024 when it comes to Cody Bellinger

Bill Felber — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:30:37 +0000

The Chicago Cubs face a potential franchise-altering decision this winter: What to do about Cody Bellinger? Bellinger signed with the Chicago Cubs on a one-year $12.50 million “make good” contract last winter. The contract includes a mutual option (at the same money) for 2024, an option he is almost certain to decline. After all, Bellinger […]

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Stock Up, Stock Down: Two teams rising, two falling post-trade deadline

Scott Roche — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:30:20 +0000

It has been 10 days since the MLB trade deadline has passed and some teams have responded well and some have not. In some cases, some teams have been struggling before the deadline and their slide has continued after it and some are struggling since the deadline and fading fast. In the latest edition of […]

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