One of themost impactful leadoff hittersin MLB history, Betts was selected to each All-Star Game from 2016-24, although he will not play in the 2024 contest due to a fractured left hand. He's been elected as a starter five times, including in his banner 2018 campaign, which ended with...
You will see the dynamic duo at the back end of Baltimore’s bullpen in Seattle. Cano didn't allow a run through his first 21 2/3 frames this year while Bautista has the best strikeout rate among all qualified relievers. Everyone here is a first-time All-Star, but it’s probably the...
OK, so I realize this may look like an unserious pick. And I knowI just crushed the Angelsfor how they’ve mismanaged the team around Mike Trout. But they’ve also had bad injury luck, and that’s got to swing in their favor at some point. I honestly have no clue who wins t...
Most likely 2023 award winner:There are so many options to choose from on this team, but let's go with Ronald Acuna Jr. getting back to being ... Ronald Acuna Jr. His magical 2019 was followed by the COVID-19-shortened season, then a 2021 season ...
who has been one strength of their defense and holds the record of 15-9 with over 153 strikeouts to his name. Similarly, instead of spending money on signing a contracted player, they went to...
level a year ago. In 27 outings Singer set new career bests in ERA (3.23), WHIP (1.14), strikeouts (150) and innings (153.1). Kansas City still envisions him being their staff ace for years to come, and his ability to progress will be a major storyline for this team in 2023. ...
in the past two seasons while having an above-average strikeout rate and WHIP. He is best suited to land in a more pitcher-friendly environment with quality defense around him, but the team that lands Bassitt this winter will get one of the most underrated MLB free agents in 2023. ...
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired William Contreras in the same three-team deal that sent Sean Murphy from Oakland to Atlanta, and he ended up being the most consistent middle-of-the-order producer in the team's lineup in 2023. The 26-year-old hit .289/.367/.457 for a 125 OPS+ w...
Later, critics tried to claim that the strikeouts were staged. Regardless, Mitchell's legend was an inspiration for young girls for decades to come. 1932: Monument Park memorializes history Silent Wind of Doom // Wikimedia Commons 1932: Monument Park memorializes history In May 1932, the New ...
Wilson is the son of former Pirates shortstop Jack and it shows with how polished he is. He's a sure-handed defender at shortstop with incredible bat-to-ball skills: He had 5 strikeouts in 48 games this spring. The issue is that, despite his 6-foot-3 frame, Wilson doesn't have muc...