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The Royals are on the verge of returning to relevancy

Led by rookie Bobby Witt Jr. and several unheralded contributors like Nicky López, the Royals are slowly, but surely crawling back to respectability

By Andrés Chávez
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Morning Mound Visit: Reds sign Tommy Pham to one-year deal

Arguably the best remaining free agent outfielder is off the board.

By Kenny Kelly
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The Tigers are hungry for success

With some exciting additions and impressive, potentially game-changing prospects, Detroit is on the right track even if they are not favored to make the playoffs

By Andrés Chávez
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Morning Mound Visit: Ghost runner rule reinstated

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By Kenny Kelly
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Offensive woes will hold back elite pitching in Guardian’s maiden voyage

After their first sub-.500 season since 2012, the Guardians have done little to put together a lineup around superstar José Ramírez

By Matt O'Halloran
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Where Baseball Could Line Up In A Time Of Change

Its not about being "woke", but finding were you can start to do the work.

By Sheryl Ring, Esq.

Hey, Ballplayer! You’ve always challenged the norm

Speaking out is always been a part of the National Pastime

By Sheryl Ring, Esq.

When expectations aren’t low enough

Ursula Parson on MLB, Black Lives Matter, and performative activism

By Sheryl Ring, Esq.

Morning Mound Visit: Rockies extend Ryan McMahon

McMahon signed a six-year, $70 million extension

By Kenny Kelly
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The AL Central is the White Sox’ to lose

Chicago just needs to not screw up

By Kenny Kelly
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AL Central Predictions

Projections give the White Sox a comfortable advantage, but the offseason is far from over.

By Kenny Kelly, Andrés Chávez, and 3 more
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Marty’s musings: The free agent floodgates are open

With the lockout over, it is now a sprint to fill out rosters and sign free agents.

By Steven Martano
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Atlanta isn’t resting on its laurels

The reigning World Champions are making a solid push to defend their crown

By Kenny Kelly
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Morning Mound Visit: MLB and MLBPA considering reinstating ghost runner rule

Just when you thought the nightmare was over

By Kenny Kelly
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Is 2022 the year that Joe Girardi gets the Phillies back to the playoffs? 

Blown saves were the hallmark of the 2021 Phillies, but their bullpen additions so far leave much to be desired.

By Steven Martano
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Morning Mound Visit: Freddie Freeman signs six-year, $162 million deal with Dodgers

The Dodgers must be stopped

By Kenny Kelly
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The New York Mets are building a championship-caliber team

With several high-profile acquisitions such as Max Scherzer, Chris Bassitt, Starling Marte, Mark Canha, Eduardo Escobar, and Adam Ottavino; New York is serious about winning it all

By Andrés Chávez
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Morning Mound Visit: Matt Olson’s extension marks a new era for Atlanta

Olson signed an eight-year, $168 million extension with Atlanta on Tuesday.

By Kenny Kelly
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NL East Cellar Dwellers: Washington Nationals 2022 season preview.

Having followed up their 2019 championship with back-to-back last place finishes, a third seems on the horizon in the nation’s capital.

By Matt O'Halloran
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The Marlins offense needs investment

Marlins have building blocks, but they need more

By Estevão Maximo
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Morning Mound Visit: Reactions to Jesse Winker, Eugenio Suárez, and Matt Olson trades

The Reds continue their fire sale and the A’s lost a Matt

By Kenny Kelly
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Marty’s musings: prepare for a tidal wave of transactions

After a near-100 day lockout, there’s lots to do before Opening Day.

By Steven Martano
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NL East Predictions

Can Atlanta run it back or will the Mets overcome their chronic Metsness? Do the Phillies or Marlins have a shot?

By Kenny Kelly, Andrés Chávez, and 3 more
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Giants find replacement for Kevin Gausman in Carlos Rodón

The Giants desperately needed one more starter and they got the best available free agent.

By Estevão Maximo
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The Misfits of the AL East: the Baltimore Orioles

In a division that saw four teams win over 90 games in 2021, the Orioles crashed and burned with the best of ‘em, and have more of the same in store for 2022

By Matt O'Halloran
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Morning Mound Visit: The hot stove is lit but no one wanted to admit they were tampering

With the lockout officially over, teams are welcome to sign free agents and make trades, but the bonanza didn’t kick off last night.

By Kenny Kelly
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MLB and MLBPA agree to deal; lockout to end

The CBA still needs to be ratified, but that’s considered a formality at this point.

By Kenny Kelly
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The Blue Jays enter 2022 with a chip on their shoulder

After narrowly missing a playoff berth, the Blue Jays appear ready to win the division outright.

By Kenny Kelly
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Morning Mound Visit: MLB cancels another week of games

Opening Day won’t be until April 14 at the earliest

By Kenny Kelly
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The Yankees are now the underdogs in the AL East

Although the Bronx Bombers remain a playoff-caliber team, they have a lot of competition in their division and need to make post-lockout moves to improve their chances

By Andrés Chávez
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Morning Mound Visit: No deal yet, MLB extends deadline

The league and the union negotiated for 17 hours and will resume Wednesday morning

By Kenny Kelly
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Unless Boston spends big, their luck will likely run out in 2022

By spending on some free agents post-lockout, the Red Sox can make-or-break their 2022. They are much more likely to go cheap than to go big.

By Steven Martano
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Morning Mound Visit: MLB expected to cancel another week of games

MLB has given the union until this afternoon to accept a deal. If they refuse, it’ll hack another week off the season.

By Kenny Kelly
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Tampa Bay Rays 2022 season preview

The defending AL East champs enter 2022 with another massive challenge

By Estevão Maximo
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AL East Predictions

BtBS staff predicts the winner of the most hotly contested division in Major League Baseball

By Kenny Kelly, Andrés Chávez, and 3 more
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MLB is slowly killing its own sport

Baseball is losing a considerable number of fans thanks to the ongoing lockout and the owners’ unwillingness to come close to players’ demands

By Andrés Chávez
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Morning Mound Visit: A $220 million CBT is too much for four owners

The owners of the Diamondbacks, Reds, Angels, and Tigers thought the owner’s office was too generous.

By Kenny Kelly
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