Astros Trade Acquisition Progress Report

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At the 2022 MLB trade deadline, the Houston Astros did not make any major blockbuster trades. However, they did make a few big moves to shore up the depth of their roster. The Astros acquired utility man Trey Mancini, catcher Christian Vazquez and left-handed reliever Will Smith in three separate deals. With under two weeks to […] READ MORE


Astros Bolster Depth at Trade Deadline

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The Houston Astros entered the 2022 MLB trade deadline with an all-around strong team with few weak spots. After a busy trade deadline, the Astros addressed their weaknesses and made themselves that much deeper. Here is a recap of the big moves Houston made and how it impacts the team moving forward. Astros Acquire Mancini […] READ MORE


Diamondbacks Strand Nine, Suffer Frustrating Loss to Dodgers

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Dodgers 3, Diamondbacks 1 PHOENIX, May 29 — The Los Angeles Dodgers only had four hits, but they made them count en route to a 3–1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday afternoon. Will Smith slapped a solo home run in the second. An RBI single by Freddie Freeman and RBI groundout by Trea Turner, […] READ MORE


Dodgers Hit Parade Crushes Diamondbacks

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Dodgers 14, Diamondbacks 1 PHOENIX, May 26 — The Los Angeles Dodgers smacked 24 hits en route to a 14–1 blowout victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday night. This hit output tied the Diamondbacks franchise record for most hits allowed, set September 2, 2002, against the Dodgers in a 19–1 loss. That game was famous […] READ MORE


The Humanity of Mookie Betts

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You don’t realize how much something means to you until it breaks your heart. Game Five and the Humanity of Mookie Betts The San Francisco Giants have lost. After winning 107 games, a franchise record, they lost in game five of the NLDS to the Los Angeles Dodgers on the check swing heard round the […] READ MORE


Atlanta Braves NLDS Recap

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The Atlanta Braves are a team that nobody expected much out of. For four years in a row, Braves fans had to listen as their team was underestimated. Each of those years, the Braves rose to the occasion, taking home a division title. This season was no different. Now, the team finds itself back where […] READ MORE


The Atlanta Braves: Nine Wins vs. Two Losses

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All season long, the Atlanta Braves have been searching for something. Sparks that see the light of day very often fizzle without a trace. It’s almost as if the mysterious and fickle baseball “deities”, whom so many fans believe in, have turned against the team. Many different occasions have seen the Braves rise to a […] READ MORE


Smith and Muncy Hot, Dodgers Sweep Mets

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Will Smith and Max Muncy are red hot as they helped power the Los Angeles Dodgers past the New York Mets for their first sweep of the Mets since 2018. During the series, Smith went 4-for-12 with three home runs, knocked in seven runs, scored three runs, and walked once. Muncy went 5-for-13 with two […] READ MORE


The Atlanta Braves Bullpen: Heroes and Villains

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This season, the Atlanta Braves have had to overcome many obstacles. One of these has been their bullpen. Leaky and inefficient at the start, it has shown some improvement in recent weeks. Unfortunately, they have encountered even more trouble over the past two or three games. So, the team is still dealing with the bullpen […] READ MORE


The Atlanta Braves: Two Key Negatives

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In the baseball world, negatives come and go. For the Atlanta Braves this season, it seems like they’ve come to stay. Yes, there are some positive factors here. Nevertheless, these are overshadowed by the abundant sourness that has plagued this season. The halfway point rapidly approaches, with everyone wondering what the team will do next. […] READ MORE