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On-Deck Circle: Dodgers’ spending spree highlights salary issue in MLB

Brendan Galvin January 24, 2024
Oftentimes, in an MLB offseason, there are multiple “winners” and “losers.” Usually, whether your team “won” or “lost,” its offseason is based on the front office's activity or lack thereof. Teams make noteworthy trades or sign big-name players to bolster their lineup or pitching rotation — or they don’t.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Proposed divisional changes would bring renewed rivalries and excitement baseball

Brendan Galvin February 23, 2023
With a potential league expansion in the future, here is a proposed plan of what the new look MLB could look like.
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Fair or Foul: Players who continue to exceed expectations in 2021

Daniel Multz September 10, 2021
Daniel Multz discusses the top players in the 2021 MLB season.
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Fair or Foul: One goal for each MLB team’s 2021 season

Daniel Multz March 30, 2021
Daniel Multz presents one goal for each MLB team to pursue during the 2021 MLB season.
Fair or Foul: The necessary offseason moves for each American League team

Fair or Foul: The necessary offseason moves for each American League team

Daniel Multz November 16, 2020
The Major League Baseball offseason is in full swing and here are the moves each team in the American League should be looking to make.
Fair or Foul: Darkhorse candidates for each MLB award

Fair or Foul: Darkhorse candidates for each MLB award

Daniel Multz September 29, 2020
Dark horse candidates for Major League Baseball's end of the season awards, including league Most Valuable Player.
MLB: Four players who soared to the big leagues shortly after being drafted

MLB: Four players who soared to the big leagues shortly after being drafted

Daniel Multz September 21, 2020
Four Major League Baseball prospects who made it to the bigs soon after being drafted.
Between the Lines: Major League Baseball 2018 season predictions

Between the Lines: Major League Baseball 2018 season predictions

Michael Alcaraz March 26, 2018
As we inch closer to Opening Day, here are my 2018 MLB season predictions.
Going For Two: MLB players to watch for

Going For Two: MLB players to watch for

David Souza February 17, 2016

With pitchers and catchers reporting to warm-weather states all across the United States for the beginning of spring training, baseball is officially starting up again. Last season, the Kansas City...

Going For Two: And now they're Royals (Royals)

Going For Two: And now they’re Royals (Royals)

David Souza November 5, 2015

On Sunday, the Kansas City Royals pushed past the New York Mets in 12 innings to win their first World Series crown since 1985. After rallying in the ninth inning, down 2-0, the Royals reeled off seven...

Two-Minute Drill: MLB, meet three-game Wild Card series

Two-Minute Drill: MLB, meet three-game Wild Card series

Chris Picher October 1, 2015

This October, the two-team Wild Card system will most likely expose Major League Baseball’s flawed playoff structure. Arguably the best team in baseball right now, the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have...

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A Fan’s Perspective: Are the MLB playoffs what the fans want to see?

Dan Shulman October 16, 2014

The 2014 MLB playoffs have certainly been a thrilling and entertaining sight to behold. So far, we have seen upsets, late heroics, stellar pitching and loyal fan bases. However, the question is: Who cares?...

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