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Minnesota Twins: The 4 players who are on the franchise’s Mount Rushmore

Brad Berreman — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:25:41 +0000

In the franchise’s long history, these four players have firm places on the Minnesota Twins’ Mount Rushmore. The Washington Senators made the move to Minnesota in 1961 and became the Minnesota Twins, with the nickname a nod to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. A current playoff losing streak makes World Series titles […]

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A review of the St. Louis Cardinals trade that sent Randy Arozarena to the Tampa Bay Rays

Brad Berreman — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:33:54 +0000

With the Tampa Bay Rays hosting the St. Louis Cardinals this week, here’s a timely review of the Randy Arozarena trade. The Tampa Bay Rays are hosting the St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game set Tuesday through Thursday this week. It’s also a convergence of his pro baseball life for Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena, who […]

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MLB trade talk: 5 contending teams who should trade for Nationals 3B Jeimer Candelario

Brad Berreman — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:00:38 +0000

With the Washington Nationals one of few clear sellers as the MLB trade deadline approaches, these 5 contenders should have Jeimer Candelario on their radar. Here at the MLB All-Star break, there just aren’t many teams that are clear-cut sellers as the August 1 trade deadline approaches. However the Washington Nationals, at 36-54, are one […]

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Fantasy baseball waiver wire: Joey Votto is firmly back in mix

Brad Berreman — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:00:34 +0000

His peak is behind him, but Joey Votto is back in the Cincinnati Reds lineup and a top fantasy baseball waiver wire add this week. Once upon a time, Joey Votto was as reliable as it got for production from a first baseman. From 2008-2017, outside of a 2014 season where he only played 62 […]

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5 Texas Rangers trade targets with Jacob deGrom out for the season

Brad Berreman — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:15:00 +0000

As they try to stay atop the AL West with Jacob deGrom out for the season, these five pitchers should be on the Texas Rangers’ radar to trade for. Entering Thursday’s action, the Texas Rangers have a 4.5-game lead over the Houston Astros in the AL West. That’s certainly a surprise, considering how little they’ve […]

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Fantasy baseball waiver wire: 5 sneaky relief pitcher adds

Brad Berreman — Mon, 22 May 2023 18:00:51 +0000

Heading into a new week, here are five sneaky relief pitchers to take a look at on the waiver wire in your fantasy baseball leagues. In fantasy baseball, in terms of relief pitching, saves is the sexy and generally most valuable (as in points) category. It can lead to other categories, or even red flags […]

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A review of the Paul Goldschmidt trade for Cardinals and Diamondbacks

Brad Berreman — Sat, 13 May 2023 17:00:27 +0000

With plenty of time to evaluate it fully, here’s a look at the Paul Goldschmidt trade for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Toiling in the relative obscurity of Arizona playing for the Diamondbacks, you know the whole “East Coast bias” thing playing later games in much of the country, Paul Goldschmidt was […]

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5 Chicago White Sox players who should already be on the radar of contending teams

Brad Berreman — Thu, 04 May 2023 11:30:09 +0000

As the 2023 season quickly goes downhill for the Chicago White Sox, contending teams should be eyeing these five players as trade deadline targets. Maybe it wasn’t all Tony La Russa’s fault. The curmudgeonly Hall of Fame skipper was an easy scapegoat (and pin cushion) for all the Chicago White Sox problems last season before […]

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Fantasy baseball: 5 starting pitchers to add off the waiver wire

Brad Berreman — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:00:10 +0000

Heading into a new week, here are five starting pitchers to take a look at off the waiver wire in your fantasy baseball league. The old baseball adage of “you can never have enough pitching” applies to fantasy baseball too. Injuries and even suspensions can thin the ranks quickly. Fantasy managers need to keep churning […]

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Nick Castellanos recapturing hitting form Phillies expected all along

Brad Berreman — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:00:58 +0000

Whatever the reasons for his rough first season in Philadelphia, a two-home run game Saturday may have broken the seal on Nick Castellanos being the hitter the Philles expected. The pressure of a big contract. A new city, and life adjustments. Having a child. Some injuries (wrist, turf toe, oblique), Whatever the reasons, Nick Castellanos […]

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