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Three Potential Destinations For J.D. Martinez

Several big names remain available on the MLB free agent market. But no player could have a bigger impact igniting an offense than J.D. Martinez. The former Arizona Diamondbacks star is coming off a terrific season where he hit .303 with 45 home runs and 104 RBI. He was one of the leaders in all… Continue reading Three Potential Destinations For J.D. Martinez

4 Starters Who Could Be On The Move This Winter

The MLB Winter Meetings are over, but that doesn’t mean the free-agent market is over. In fact, we could be just starting to see the first dominoes fall. Several starters have been made available via trade, and we could see several movements in the coming weeks. Here are four quality arms that could be wearing… Continue reading 4 Starters Who Could Be On The Move This Winter

MLB September Call-Ups That Must Happen

The baseball season is grinding towards the playoffs. But while October will only see two handfuls of teams play, the month prior will see rosters expand. September is when most clubs will see their favorite prospects trotted out for the first time. Even a few will make playoff rosters and play a huge role in… Continue reading MLB September Call-Ups That Must Happen

2016 Breakout Candidates: National League

The American League has already got its due, now the National League takes the stage. The Senior Circuit has a different brand of baseball than its DH-possessing counterparts, but they are no different when it comes to having players break out. Constant in game maneuvering makes roster construction much more important in the National League,… Continue reading 2016 Breakout Candidates: National League

Top Free Agents: Catcher

Over the next month, we will head towards the winter meetings with the top free agents at each area of the baseball diamond. We’ll start off with catcher, and then work our way outward. Starting and relief pitchers will be next. That will be followed by infielders and end with outfielders. As a National League… Continue reading Top Free Agents: Catcher