Shohei Ohtani was that player for the Dodgers in 2024. After stealing no more than 26 bases in any of his first six MLB seasons, he nabbed his 40th base in the fourth inning against the Rays on Aug. 23. He had to wait only five more innings to join the 40-40 club as his mileston...
What a year it was for the Guardians, who won the AL Central for the fifth time in the past nine seasons. Cleveland clinched a postseason berth in dramatic fashion on Sept. 19, with Giménez delivering a walk-off single against the Twins (Play No. 70). Also among Plays Nos. 61-70 w...
Let's take a brief dive into the seasons of the five players who joined the 40-40 club before Ohtani. Jose Canseco, 1988 Canseco, regarded at the time as one of the best prospects since Willie Mays, made his MLB debut in 1985 and was an immediate power-speed threat, collecting 69 h...
Morton, who turns 41 today (happy birthday, Charlie!), has spent the past four seasons in Atlanta, anchoring the rotation as a durable innings eater amid frequent injury troubles throughout the rest of the starting staff. Despite those years representing his age-37 through age-40 campaigns, M...
Miller is a veteran of four MLB seasons, playing with Cleveland in 2021-22 and then with Milwaukee for the last two seasons. After playing in 280 games across his first three seasons, he had only 14 games in the Show in 2024, with a .407 OPS to show from 27 plate appearances. The ...
MVP winner. Canseco had made the power-speed combo a thing. The number of 30/30 seasons peaked in the 1990s, and Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez and Alfonso Soriano eventually joined Canseco in the 40/40 club, but the decline in stolen bases has led to a decline in 30/30 seasons: ...
Franklin Perezis a tough cookie to quantify. He is 19 years-old with a decent fastball and a curveball that shows hints of elite status and throws at plus on a bad day. On the surface, I am in love withFranklin Perezand think he has the chance to be something magnificent long-term....
Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier ’s injury history has hurt his fantasy value and production over the years, but he’s posted double digit stolen base totals for five straight seasons (that includes this season as well). Across a full season, if healthy, he could potentially provide your fant...
Since Chicago did not have a fully operating White Stockings team for two seasons due to the Great Chicago Fire, differences continue to be voiced when considering the elder status of this ball club: Although the Braves have played for more consecutive seasons, the Cubs hold the distinction of...
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