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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.
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Fair or Foul: Players succeeding with new teams

Daniel Multz April 27, 2022
Columnist Daniel Multz takes a look at six MLB players who are fitting in well with their new teams.
Fair or Foul: Each 2020 NL playoff team’s last big free agent signing… and how they turned out

Fair or Foul: Each 2020 NL playoff team’s last big free agent signing… and how they turned out

Daniel Multz December 7, 2020
Here are the most recent big free agent signings for every National League team that made the playoffs in 2020.
Fair or Foul: The necessary offseason moves for each National League team

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

Daniel Multz November 23, 2020
Here are the offseason moves that each National League team should make before the 2021 season.
Fair or Foul: Looking at the candidacy of each finalist for the hotly contested MLB award races

Fair or Foul: Looking at the candidacy of each finalist for the hotly contested MLB award races

Daniel Multz November 9, 2020
Major League Baseball has some close award races for this season and here is a look at the candidates for each of those races.
Between the Lines: Baseball's best are struggling, and some should worry more than others

Between the Lines: Baseball’s best are struggling, and some should worry more than others

Michael Alcaraz April 17, 2018
We aren’t even one month into the Major League Baseball season. So while there is plenty of baseball left to be played, the 2018 season is proving that we don’t know as much as we think we do.
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: Hey Sox fans, time to root for the Cubbies

Going For Two: Hey Sox fans, time to root for the Cubbies

David Souza October 19, 2016

With the Boston Red Sox failing to move on in the 2016 MLB postseason, Sox fans all across New England now have a quandary on their hands -- do they root for Terry Francona and the Cleveland Indians...

Going For Two: Jake Arrieta on fast track to baseball immortality

Going For Two: Jake Arrieta on fast track to baseball immortality

David Souza April 27, 2016

In a world where athletes are under intense scrutiny by fans and the media alike, a Twitter comment can often create quite a storm of controversy. Yet, social media was the place to look to if one...

Sports Comedy Corner: How to fix Opening Day

Sports Comedy Corner: How to fix Opening Day

Zach Halperin April 8, 2016

Opening Day is one of the most anticipated days of the year. It’s supposed to mark the start of spring, warm weather, barbecues and a clean slate for your baseball team. But this year’s opening...

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Indirect Kick: It’s the Cubs’ time to shine

Dan Shulman October 13, 2015

1908 … what a year it was! The ball dropped for the first time at Times Square, legendary cricketer Jack Hobbs made his Test debut, a long distance radio message was sent from the Eiffel Tower for...

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