HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 16: Jose Abreu #79 of the Houston Astros runs out a hit during the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Minute Maid Park on June 16, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) MLB Rumors: Astros are done with the Jose Abreu experience While replacing Yuli Gurriel with
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You’ve seen the regular MLB standings. Now, let’s look at how the standings would look if the result of every team’s one-run games were flipped. The 2023 MLB season has gone on for over two months. As of this writing (June 19, 2023), there are a couple of weeks until the All-Star Game in Seattle,
MLB Power Rankings of why each team won’t win the World Series. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of the one reason why each of the 30 teams won’t win the 2023 World Series. Thirty teams enter. One team leaves victorious. It’s how every MLB season goes. Twenty-nine ball clubs will fall short.
Jun 17, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez (4) argues with umpire Dan Iassogna (58) during the tenth inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports MLB Rumors: Did the Astros get away with one? Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez was
Cal Quantrill, Cleveland Guardians. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Atlanta Braves trade targets are easy to find from likely sellers at the deadline, but who could be possible targets from other contenders looking to swap? Things are definitely humming right now for the Atlanta Braves, but the NL East leaders aren’t still without needs that
The Astros received a terrible injury update on Yordan Alvarez this week, the sole silver lining of which is that fellow slugger Jose Abreu has excelled in Alvarez’s absence. The town of Houston ain’t big enough for two Cuban sluggers. Jose Abreu and Yordan Alvarez, two of the Houston Astros’ top hitters, have had very
Jack Flaherty, St. Louis Cardinals. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) The Cardinals could trade SP Jack Flaherty at the deadline, but which trade destinations make the most sense for St. Louis to sell to? It’s looking more and more like the anticipated turnaround for the St. Louis Cardinals just might not happen in the 2023
When you look at the MLB standings through the lens of luck, the St. Louis Cardinals have a real gripe while the Marlins would change nothing. Luck is hard to quantify, at least in the context of human reality. You may feel unlucky, but you can’t actually prove that your luck is any better or
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 02: Oswald Peraza #91 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on September 02, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida. MLB Rumors (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) MLB Rumors: What’s the latest with Yankees prospect Oswald Peraza?
MLB Power Rankings of the biggest trade deadline need for every team over .500. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of the biggest need each club over .500 will need to win a World Series. If your team made this week’s MLB Power Rankings, it’s a good sign. Unlike last week when the
Today, we look at how MLB standings would play out if they were ordered by who was using their money the wisest so far this season. At the simplest form, building an MLB team is all about resource allocation. You can take various types of approaches. Spend big for proven talent and you should, all
Jacob deGrom, Texas Rangers. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images) Cubs ace Marcus Stroman could be one of the biggest chips on the table at the MLB Trade Deadline, but where will the veteran pitcher land? The wheels might be falling off for the Chicago Cubs. After a hot start, they cooled off, but now things
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah’s rough start to the 2023 season continued, as he was torched by the Houston Astros on Monday. Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah had an impressive 2022 campaign in which he made the All-Star Game for the first time in his young career, and finished third in
May 24, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Corey Seager (right) greets second baseman Marcus Semien (2) after hitting a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Patrick Mahomes couldn’t get Travis Kelce off a White House mic more quickly
Houston Astros fans booed Carlos Correa in his recent return to Minute Maid Park, which came off as odd to say the least. Carlos Correa spent seven seasons in Houston, was former prized prospect, and won a World Series with the team in 2017. He turned down far less money in what would’ve been an
Looking at the MLB standings by run differential reveals that the Astros deserve more credit, the NL Central is indecipherable and more. The MLB standings can still drastically change before the end of the season but after two months of play we have a good idea of which teams have it together and which don’t.
Lance McCullers Jr., Houston Astros. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) MLB Rumors: Astros get troubling update on Lance McCullers Jr. On the whole, things have been going well for the Houston Astros since an inauspicious start to the 2023 season. They still aren’t atop the AL West with the Rangers continuing to roll, but they
It’s no surprise to find the Oakland Athletics at the bottom of the MLB Power Rankings based on winning percentage against winning ball clubs. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings takes a look at winning percentage for all 30 teams against clubs with a .500 or better record. Run differential is
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve. MLB, Cardinals, Mets Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports As the MLB season churns toward the Memorial Day milestone, let’s take a look at three teams that seem to have put it together in recent games and two that are going in the opposite direction. For many, Memorial Day
Ken Rosenthal recently walked through the most and least secure managers in the MLB. Here are the most surprising ones, as well as some other tidbits. With just under a third of the MLB season complete, the reviews are coming in for teams based on how well they’re holding up to the expectations placed on
The Kansas City Royals would find themselves at the bottom of the MLB Power Rankings weekly if they didn’t have the Oakland Athletics around. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Traditional MLB Power Rankings to check in on teams like the Houston Astros who have come alive again and clubs such as the San Diego
Today’s MLB rumors roundup looks at a former Yankees star hitting the trade block, a Red Sox pitcher getting a role change, and more. The MLB season is long and grueling, but there is always drama to be had. Usually, it’s sprinkled into a game here and there throughout each week, but this week gave
Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles bats against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 06, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) MLB Rumors: Orioles GM issues a giant nothing statement on Adley Rutschman extension Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias is arguably the best front office
The Atlanta Braves are last in this week’s MLB Power Rankings which is actually good news for fans. (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of which teams are most likely to become trade deadline sellers. A whole lot can change between now and the MLB trade deadline. Many teams have played
The Kansas City Royals are near the bottom of the MLB Power Rankings when it comes to every factor, including run differential. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of all 30 teams based exclusively on run differential. One of the best indications of how well a team is playing is a look at
The 2017 Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal just won’t go away, and for good reason. Carlos Correa has since moved on, but baseball hasn’t forgotten. The Minnesota Twins faced off against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. The White Sox won the game — a much-needed victory, by the way — with Carlos Correa as
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – APRIL 24: Jose Urquidy #65 of the Houston Astros walks to the dugout after being relieved in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on April 24, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Instead of including all 30 teams, this week’s MLB Power
The Oakland Athletics are getting comfortable at the bottom of the MLB Power Rankings. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Headlining this week’s MLB Power Rankings are the Atlanta Braves who received a reality check and the Chicago White Sox who couldn’t look more lost. It’s late April. A couple of teams look like they’re going
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 12: Bryce Johnson #58 of the San Francisco Giants: MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings sorts through the plethora of .500 teams and ranks how all 30 clubs are looking after two and a half weeks. The MLB season is young and
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 09: Willy Adames #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at American Family Field on April 09, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings highlight the powerful Milwaukee Brewers and
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