Posts By Daniel R. Epstein
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3.8K1AL WestHow Many Mike Trouts get the Angels into the Playoffs?
The Angels have Mike Trout, undoubtedly the greatest player in generations. The Angels finished below .500 for the third consecutive year. These...
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2.4K1New York YankeesThe Yankees Should’ve Hit Even More Home Runs
On Saturday afternoon, the 161st day of the season, New York Yankees second basemen Gleyber Torres launched a baseball over the right-center...
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18.2K1Miami MarlinsRemember when the Marlins traded Stanton, Yelich, and Ozuna?
Long after the crowd, players, and even the cleaning crew had gone home, Michael Hill remained at the stadium. His office had...
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5.5K1AL EastJoey Wendle: The Best Rookie You’ve Never Heard Of
Rookies are awesome. The alluring nexus of potential and kinetic talent, the unassuming exuberance of “just happy to be here,” and the...
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5.0K1ArchivesRoster of the Month: 2018 All-Minor League Team
The MLB regular season is rounding the final bend, but the minor leagues are all pretty much wrapped up. With stats mostly...
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2.5K1National LeagueThe Nationals Should Still Trade Bryce Harper
It’s September 30, and Wrigley Field is on its feet. The crowd is ravenous for the chance to eliminate the Cardinals from...
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2.4K1Prospect WatchThese American League Prospects May Get a September Call-Up
Some baseball fans are impossible to please. They’ll spend all year long lamenting modern roster construction, complaining that there are no platoons,...
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2.6KProspect WatchThese National League Prospects Could Get a September Call-Up
Some baseball fans are impossible to please. They’ll spend all year long lamenting modern roster construction, complaining that there are no platoons,...
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5.6KArchivesThe Worst Stolen Base Attempt Ever
The art of base stealing is equal parts mental and physical. Sure, speed is a prerequisite, but knowing when to run- and...
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3.9KWashington NationalsMax Scherzer’s Weird Streak
Some players are just so good at everything, it’s almost unfair. Max Scherzer has won the last two NL Cy Young awards....
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2.8K1Roster of the MonthRoster of the Month: 2018 MLB Trade Deadline
58 trades. Since the start of the 2018 regular season, MLB teams have combined to make 58 trades with each other. 45...
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4.1KAmerican LeagueThe Yankees Won’t Trade Miguel Andújar, Despite his Flaws
Miguel Andújar is a popular guy. This past winter, the Pirates wanted him in return for Gerrit Cole. More recently, the Orioles...