Every year, MLB teams are full of wonders and surprises. No matter how much teams prepare for the season, there are always going to be a few to keep a watchful eye on. Last season, the Baltimore Orioles caught everyone by surprise as they finished three games back of the final AL Wild Card spot. Could the Orioles surprise everyone again and make the playoffs once and for all? … [Read more...] about Most Intriguing MLB Teams to Watch in 2023
Diamondbacks Sign Evan Longoria
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a surprise splash in the free agent market on Friday, reportedly signing veteran third baseman Evan Longoria to a one-year deal. Jon Heyman of MLB.com first broke the news of the acquisition. Signing Longoria gives the D-Backs a much-needed veteran presence to go with their young, talented group. Evan Longoria to Diamondbacks. 1 year deal. — Jon … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Sign Evan Longoria
Diamondbacks Trade for Kyle Lewis, Send Cooper Hummel to Mariners
Diamondbacks Get Kyle Lewis in Trade with Mariners A day after designating their only two right-handed-hitting outfielders for assignment, the Arizona Diamondbacks traded for one, picking up Kyle Lewis from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder/catcher Cooper Hummel. Lewis, the 2020 American League Rookie of the Year, was someone Diamondbacks general manager Mike … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Trade for Kyle Lewis, Send Cooper Hummel to Mariners
2022 AL MVP and NL MVP: Who Should Win, by the Numbers
Who the 2022 AL MVP and NL MVP Should Be: The Numbers MLB Network announced the awards finalists — the top three vote-getters in each league’s award category — Monday night, November 7. As happens every year, the finalists generated lots of discussion. A big point of contention, as usual, came over the definition of “valuable,” with many saying that a player can’t be valuable … [Read more...] about 2022 AL MVP and NL MVP: Who Should Win, by the Numbers
Christian Walker Wins First Career Gold Glove, Is Top Defensive NL First Baseman
Christian Walker Wins 2022 Gold Glove Award Rawlings announced its 2022 Gold Glove winners Tuesday afternoon, with Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker earning his first career award. The selection criteria for the Rawlings Gold Glove award consists of a combination of the SABR Defensive Index (25%) and a vote of managers and coaches (75%). For the metric … [Read more...] about Christian Walker Wins First Career Gold Glove, Is Top Defensive NL First Baseman