Well, here we are again, another opening day which means my now one post per year – the standings and awards predictions! Last season’s predictions were not too bad. My biggest miss for a winning team was the Giants (but they were EVERYONE’s, and the worst call on a losing team was having Cincinnati winning…
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Standings, Playoffs & Awards Predictions – 2021
Last season, this piece was all queued up and ready to go and then BANG… the world shut down and baseball wouldn’t return until July. With all the optimism surrounding a full season in 2021, we’re excited to again let our predictions shine (or not) over 162 games plus playoffs. Here is how we see…
Top 10 Lineups – 2021
With the pitching done, we shift our focus to the offense. These are the top 10 lineups heading into 2021. 10.) San Diego PadresA spot that could’ve gone to Cincinnati or St. Louis, the Padres get the nod with the idea that two or three of Grisham, Cronenworth, Myers and Machado are what they were…
Top 10 Rotations – 2021
Yesterday we unveiled the best bullpens. Today, we’re moving on to the top rotations in the game. 10.) Cincinnati RedsThis was a toss up between the Reds and Brewers, two rotations with some track record but still a lot of potential. 9.) New York YankeesGerrit Cole can’t be the only one driving the Yankees so…
Top 10 Bullpens – 2021
In lieu of our annual top 10 by position lists, this season we’re going to take a look at teams broken down by bullpens, rotations and lineups. Kicking things off are the top 10 bullpens. You’ve heard it before – relievers are the most volatile players in the game so even the number one bullpen…
Most and Least Hurt By The Delayed Season
When contemplating the idea for this piece, I had some reservations about putting it out, not for the optics of how a lighthearted article may come across, but out of genuine concern about the state of the world. How a delayed season may affect players (in the way we’re talking about it here) versus the…
Top 10 Right Now – First Basemen
It’s very possible that we are witnessing a changing of the guard. With Joey Votto, Paul Goldschmidt and Jose Abreu possibly on their way out, they are being challenged by an impressive young crop in Pete Alonso, Matt Olson, Josh Bell and Rhys Hoskins. A new list will be published each Monday leading up to…
Top 10 Right Now – Left Fielders
We’re winding down with two more positional lists to go. Left field remains one of the weaker spots on the diamond in relation to the others. Even before the position lost Christian Yelich and Ronald Acuna Jr. from last year’s rankings, it needed some help. It appears Giancarlo Stanton will find himself in the field…
Top 10 Right Now – Second Basemen
Second base has become one of MLB’s weakest positions. That said, it may also be an emerging position with several new names entering the Statistical Top 10. Time will tell if they have the staying power, but it should be an interesting spot to watch in the next few years. A new list will be…
Top 10 Right Now – Shortstops
2019 feels like a strange year for this position. There are some expected names in the Statistical Top 10, but overall they are spread out among some surprising entries, including the shortstop taking over the number one spot. A new list will be published each Monday leading up to pitchers and catchers reporting in February….
Top 10 Right Now – Center Fielders
You know we’re in the age of teams thinking outside the box when both Joey Gallo and Mark Canha are candidates for the center field list. It must be working because both had statistically top-10 seasons. Where do they rank heading into 2020? Read on. A new list will be published each Monday leading up…
Top 10 Right Now – Third Basemen
Remember the golden age of shortstops in late-90’s, early 2000’s? We are currently in the golden age of third basemen. This position has become increasingly athletic over the years and features some of the games best defenders at any position. A new list will be published each Monday leading up to pitchers and catchers reporting…
The Long Reliever 