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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: Early overreactions from the first couple weeks of the MLB season

Brendan Galvin April 12, 2023
With just under two weeks of play, the 2023 MLB season is already off to a hectic start. Here are three early overreactions the start of the season.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Japan wins WBC as MLB Opening Day nears

Brendan Galvin March 30, 2023
Columnist Brendan Galvin breaks down Japan's victory at the World Baseball Classic and predicts award winners for the upcoming MLB season.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: The World Baseball Classic is a chance for international stars to shine, but the United States has a strong chance to repeat

Brendan Galvin March 15, 2023
Columnist Brendan Galvin dissects which teams could take home the title in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
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Fair or Foul: And we’re off

Daniel Multz April 7, 2021
Daniel Multz recaps the MLB's top storylines from the first week of baseball
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Off the Post: The Buffalo Sabres are failing Jack Eichel

Chad Jones March 4, 2021
Chad Jones breaks down why Boston University alum, Jack Eichel, is having his talents wasted in Buffalo.
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Fair or Foul: Which MLB teams are most likely to overshoot and undershoot their projected records

Daniel Multz February 24, 2021
Daniel Multz breaks down which teams will exceed and fail to meet their preseason projected win totals.
7th Inning Stretch: Major League Baseball is in shambles. Now what?

7th Inning Stretch: Major League Baseball is in shambles. Now what?

Jacob Gurvis February 18, 2020

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Bryce Harper was right when he was 23-years-old. We desperately need to “make baseball fun again.” Unfortunately, that mission appears futile, at least for...

Numbers Roundup: Playing the Market

Numbers Roundup: Playing the Market

Hannah Yoshinaga February 10, 2020

Trade-mageddon struck in both the NBA and MLB this week. Although the NBA was relatively quiet on the trade market for most of the season, a flurry of deals went down up until the 3 p.m. deadline last...

7th Inning Stretch: Mike Trout’s record contract highlights inequality in pro baseball

7th Inning Stretch: Mike Trout’s record contract highlights inequality in pro baseball

Jacob Gurvis March 21, 2019

Remember when the Red Sox signed David Price to a seven-year, $217 million contract in 2015 and the baseball world lost its collective mind? Well, it’s 2019 now, and the ink has yet to dry on the...

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.
7th Inning Stretch: Why I’m grateful for baseball this Thanksgiving

7th Inning Stretch: Why I’m grateful for baseball this Thanksgiving

Jacob Gurvis November 21, 2017

  Thanksgiving. That wonderful time of year when families across the United States gather for delicious turkey, dad jokes and awkward conversations about politics. Beyond the desserts and discussions,...

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