Breaking Down the Three Team Race in the AL West

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As we enter the season’s final weeks, the AL West division title is coming down to three teams. The race between the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers is the closest we’ve seen in 43 years. It should be an exciting end to the season, which of these three teams playing against each other down the stretch […] READ MORE


Mets Hitter Slugging His Way To 2024 Roster

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After the trade deadline, the New York Mets decided to fill up roster spots with unknowns. Players who might not necessarily be in their plans for 2024 and are just there for filler. Gone were the likes of Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, David Robertson, Mark Canha, and Tommy Pham. In their place were Abraham Almonte, Danny […] READ MORE


Did the Rangers Trade Away an Ace at the Deadline?

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The Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals made a trade for Aroldis Chapman in June. Will Texas regret it as they watch Cole Ragans develop?   Cole Ragans, Shoving. If you’re not paying attention to Cole Ragans, you should be. pic.twitter.com/nvUFxGFZox — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 30, 2023   Why The Trade Happened Nearing the […] READ MORE


AL West Race Heating Up As Deadline Moves Make Their Mark

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The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros were active at the MLB trade deadline, making the AL West race one to watch. After the Rangers’ loss on Tuesday night, the Astros sit just a half-game behind Texas for first place in the American League West division. The past week has tightened after an up-and-down month for both squads. Let’s take […] READ MORE


Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Report for July 17th

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Welcome to the fantasy baseball pitching report for July 17th, where we dive into the fascinating world of baseball’s most captivating element: pitching. Each day, we document intriguing patterns and metrics, such as spin rate, velocity, and pitch mix that presented themselves throughout the previous day. But we don’t stop there. Our reports go beyond […] READ MORE


Fantasy Baseball Week 14 Waiver Wire Targets

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Focusing on fantasy baseball waiver wire targets available in 50% or more in most leagues. With a pitching theme and an emphasis on late-inning options, here are five (plus a Bonus) waiver wire targets to buy for Fantasy Week 14. Fantasy Baseball Week 14 Waiver Wire Targets Must-Add Aroldis Chapman The AL West division-leading Texas […] READ MORE



The Best Baseball Players from Cuba

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There’s a rich history when it comes to Cuba baseball. The country’s tradition of professional baseball goes back to 1878, two years after the National League was founded. Even so, Havana was the home of winter baseball, including two Negro League teams and several MLB spring training games. But in the aftermath of Fidel Castro’s […] READ MORE


Yankees Axe Chapman for ALDS

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The New York Yankees announced on Sunday that they will go without ex-closer Aroldis Chapman for the ALDS. After Chapman failed to show up for a mandatory workout, manager Aaron Boone said Chapman would not be on the team’s ALDS roster. The 34-year old lefty, who lost the closer role earlier this season, reportedly did […] READ MORE


Scott Effross Traded to Yankees for Top 10 Prospect

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The New York Yankees acquired Scott Effross in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs will receive one of the Yankees’ top pitching prospects, Hayden Wesneski. It’s the second trade the Yankees made today. Although, it wasn’t exactly the high-profile trade that both Cubs and Yankees fans have long been hearing about, as there […] READ MORE