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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 18: Daniel Murphy #28 of the New York Mets hits a two run home run in the first inning against Jake Arrieta #49 of the Chicago Cubs during game two of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 18, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Daniel Murphy’s Postseason shouldn’t alter expectations

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Daniel Murphy is doing his best Bryce Harper impression for the Mets in the playoffs. He has always been a reliable player at second and third base. But he’s playing at another level when the Mets need him the most. That’s endearing him to a lot of people and rightfully so. But the idea that he’s […]

during game four of the American League Divison Series at Minute Maid Park on October 12, 2015 in Houston, Texas.

Replay is broken and should have been fixed months ago

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This afternoon, the Houston Astros played host to the Kansas City Royals. This was Game 4 of the American League Division Series and the Astros had a 2-1 lead. If the Royals lose, they’re out of the playoffs. Obviously it’s a very important game. Arguably it’s the most important game of the year because it’s going […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 10: Ruben Tejada #11 of the New York Mets is hit by a slide by Chase Utley #26 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning in an attempt to turn a double play in game two of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Clarifying the slide rule

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Over the weekend an incident occurred between Chase Utley of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Ruben Tejada of the New York Mets. If you’re somehow not already well aware of what happened, I’ll give you the brief details. Utley was running from first to second after a ball was put in play. He then slid into second […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 6: First baseman Edwin Encarnacion #10 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a home run in the top of the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 6, 2014 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Best hitters and pitchers: Week 25

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Welcome to Week 25 in our ongoing series highlighting the best hitters and pitchers of the previous week. The final week of the season was last week. We’re featuring two playoff bound players and two that have gone home by now. By chance all of them come from the East though not all from the […]

TORONTO, CANADA – JUNE 29: Kevin Pillar #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a double in the second inning during MLB game action against the Boston Red Sox on June 29, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Best hitters and pitchers: Week 24

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Welcome to Week 24 of our ongoing series highlighting the best hitters and pitchers of the previous week. We have another week that may prove to be an all playoff team edition. Both hitters helped contribute to their teams locking up at least a wild card berth with one team winning their division. Both pitchers […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 09: Francisco Cervelli #29 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts after scoring the go-ahead run in the 7th inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the game at PNC Park on August 9, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

MLB’s 2015 all-breakout team

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One of the most enjoyable parts of a baseball seasons is seeing which players will take you by surprise. Sometimes it’s a rookie in his first real taste of the majors. Sometimes it’s a younger player finally figuring things out. And sometimes it’s a veteran player having a career year. Whatever and whoever it is, […]

MILWAUKEE, WI – SEPTEMBER 16: Tommy Pham #60 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a two run homer in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on September 16, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tommy Pham

Best hitters and pitchers: Week 23

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Welcome to Week 23 of our ongoing series the best hitting and pitching performances from the previous week. This time around we have a little known prospect making a lot of noise and a superstar on a team going out with a whimper. On the pitching side we’re featuring two guys who have big potential. […]

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – SEPTEMBER 11: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox warms up as he waits on deck to bat during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 11, 2015 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

Best hitters and pitchers: Week 22

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Welcome to week 22 of our ongoing series highlighting the best hitting and pitching performances from the previous week. If last week’s installment was an all playoff bound edition, this week’s is about the complete opposite. We feature two hitters from teams with zero chance of playing past the regular season. With the pitchers, only […]

Best hitters and pitchers: Week 21

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Welcome to week 21 in our ongoing series highlighting the best hitting and pitching performances from the previous week. This installment affords us the unique opportunity of highlighting two hitters from the same team. Their efforts have helped keep their team’s playoff hopes alive. Our two pitchers are helping their teams maintain their division leading […]

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 30: Michael Cuddyer #23 of the New York Mets follows through on a seventh inning RBI base hit against the Boston Red Sox at Citi Field on August 30, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Best hitters and pitchers: Week 20

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Welcome to Week 20 in our ongoing series highlighting the best hitters and pitchers from the previous week. This week features two offensive performances by players that we’re almost certainly going to see in the playoffs. One of them you’d expect to see here. The other is something of a surprise. Our pitchers are also […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – MAY 08: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates slides in safe against Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals on a force out at second in the sixth inning during the game at PNC Park on May 8, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Cardinals remain division favorites, but Pirates aren’t far behind

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The Cardinals have long been the favorites to win the NL Central. They entered the season as the presumed favorites and certainly haven’t disappointed. Even now, they possess a healthy 4.5 game lead on the second place Pirates. But healthy isn’t the same as insurmountable, and if any team has a chance of knocking down […]

TORONTO, CANADA – MAY 8: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the first inning during MLB game action against the Boston Red Sox on May 8, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Josh Donaldson

Best hitters and pitchers: Week 19

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Welcome to Week 19 in our ongoing series highlighting the best hitters and pitchers from the previous week. This week an MVP candidate helps propel his team into first place. A bench player gets more playing time and almost wins the top offensive slot. We also dissect a pair to fantastic pitching performances and ask […]

BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 14: The Baltimore Orioles celebrate a Kelly Johnson #14 game winning walk off double to score Steve Pearce #28 (not pictured) in the ninth inning during a baseball game against the New York Yankees on September 14, 2014 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The Orioles won 3-2. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

The Orioles’ playoff potential is strong

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Last year the Orioles won the AL East division with 96 wins. They continued their success by sweeping the Tigers in the AL Division Series. Things were looking great. Then they got swept in four games by the Royals in the AL Championship Series. It was still a successful season all things considered and expectations where […]

Best hitters and pitchers: Week 18

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Welcome to Week 18 in our ongoing series highlighting the best hitters and pitchers from the previous week. This week we feature a World Series hero and a forgotten man. We also spotlight a monumental feat for a team that’s fallen short of expectations. Finally we acknowledge a pair of sluggers leading their team into […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – MAY 24: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates following his two-run home run in the fifth inning against the New York Mets during the game at PNC Park on May 24, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Best hitters and pitchers: Week 17

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Welcome to Week 17 in our ongoing series highlighting the best hitters and pitchers from the previous week. This installment features players from 3 out of 4 likely playoff bound teams. One hitter’s performance has rocketed his team from borderline Wild Card contender to a legitimate threat to the division leader. One pitcher is playing […]

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