Most Intriguing MLB Teams to Watch in 2023

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Every year, MLB teams are full of wonders and surprises. No matter how much teams prepare for the season, there are always going to be a few to keep a watchful eye on. Last season, the Baltimore Orioles caught everyone by surprise as they finished three games back of the final AL Wild Card spot. […] READ MORE


Skip Schumaker Hired to Helm Marlins

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Skip Schumaker Hired as Marlins Manager The Miami Marlins named Skip Schumaker their new manager, the 16th in franchise history. Schumaker, a former player, will succeed the club’s longest-tenured skipper Don Mattingly, who managed Miami for seven seasons. We got our Skip. Let’s get it started, @SSchumaker55. #MakeItMiami pic.twitter.com/7sBliUugS8 — Miami Marlins (@Marlins) October 25, […] READ MORE


The Orioles Are Still Hanging Around for the Playoff Push

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The Baltimore Orioles have exceeded expectations this season. It’s no wonder why players and even their fnas are enjoying the second half of the season. A team like the Orioles, who many predicted to be the worst team in baseball, have continued to defy the odds. However, there’s not much time left with 14 games […] READ MORE


Orioles Closer Félix Bautista Continues to Dominate

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Baltimore Orioles closer, Félix Bautista, is a player to keep an eye on. The 27-year-old was named the presumptive closer ever since the Orioles traded Jorge López at the trade deadline. Since that trade, Bautista has responded as he has five saves and a 1.35 ERA over 14 1/3 innings. Bautista has emerged as one […] READ MORE


Baltimore Orioles Are a Nice Surprise

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The Baltimore Orioles are a nice surprise for the first half of the 2022 MLB season. They have some young and exciting players to go along with their veterans, who communicate with the younger players and guide them on how to play the game. Their manager Brandon Hyde has brought a winning culture with his […] READ MORE


Jorge López New Calling as a Closer

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Jorge López has had a new calling as a closer. So far, this “new calling” has turned out to be a success for the Baltimore Orioles. As of this writing, the 29-year-old right-hander has four saves, three wins, and a 1.06 ERA. The former starter has seen his career change dramatically for the better. Always […] READ MORE


Baltimore Orioles’ Bullpen Must be Better

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The Baltimore Orioles‘ bullpen must be better if they are going to have any kind of a successful season. The big problem with them in the 2021 season was inconsistency. There were times the bullpen would be spot-on; other times they would be horrendous. In a forgetful 2021, the Oriole bullpen had the worst ERA, 5.70, […] READ MORE



Washington Nationals Manager Dave Martinez Ejected over Interference Call — An Ejection Inspection Special

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Dave Martinez Becomes First World Series Ejection Since 1996 In Game Six of the 2019 World Series on Tuesday night, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez became the first World Series ejection since 1996. This called for a special edition of Ejection Inspection, so welcome! The premise and ground rules are detailed here. The condensed version: […] READ MORE


Ejection Inspection, Week 23: Rick Renteria of the Chicago White Sox Gets Tossed Twice

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Rick Renteria Gets Tossed Twice Welcome to Week 23 of Ejection Inspection! The premise and ground rules are detailed here. The condensed version: each ejection from the previous week (Thursday through Wednesday) is listed in a table. The author – a former player/coach/umpire – analyzes each ejection and assigns it an entertainment rating of one […] READ MORE