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The Los Angeles Angels finished the 2016 with an unimpressive record of 74-88; good for fourth place in the American League West. Due to injuries and poor free agent signings, the Angels have an uphill battle in front of them to get back into contention. Here are some of the needs they can address to […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Angels finished the 2016 season with a disappointing 74-88 record, good enough for fourth-worst in the American League. Compounding the frustration of another lost season in LA is the fact that the Angels feature the best player in baseball, and quintessential MVP candidate, Mike Trout, in their lineup. The Angels face an uphill […] READ MORE
For months it seemed as though the race for the AL MVP Award would come down to Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Josh Donaldson, and Jose Altuve. However, there has been a player that has been overlooked most of the year that is coming on strong at the most crucial time. That man is Seattle Mariners […] READ MORE
Back in late July, the New York Yankees traded a bunch of veteran players and began calling up a number of their top prospects. One of these prized prospects was catcher Gary Sanchez. Since becoming an everyday player, Sanchez has posted a ridiculous .327/.399/.710 slash line as the Yankees made a late push towards a […] READ MORE
Quick quiz, do you know who’s leading the American League in WAR right now? Here’s a hint, it’s not MVP favorites Mookie Betts, Jose Altuve, or Josh Donaldson. Once again, the advanced metrics favor Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout as the best player in the AL. Trout By the Numbers In addition to leading […] READ MORE
For the longest time, the New York Yankees have been called the “Evil Empire” due to their financial clout and ability to sign any free agents of their choosing. A funny thing has happened in 2016 though; after seemingly punting on the season at the trade deadline, the Yankees have managed to not only stay […] READ MORE
After taking a look at AL Cy Young contenders last week, let’s take a look at some of the top contenders for the NL Cy Young Award. As was the case previously, there are no clear cut favorites in the senior circuit. Again, these are not set in any particular order. Sizing Up the Race for […] READ MORE
