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Lost: The Story of Andrew Toles

Reading Time: 4 minutesOn June 22, former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles was found homeless and sleeping behind a building outside the Key West Airport in Key West, Florida and subsequently arrested for trespassing. Toles was a two time MLB Draft selection and player with great potential. So what happened and how did this unfortunate series of events fall into place? Through all the ups and downs, the climbs and the pitfalls, this is the life and career of Andrew Toles. Alvin “Andrew” Toles was born on May 24, 1992 in Decatur, Georgia into an already athletic family. His father, Alvin...

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Building A Perfect Pitch Mix: All-Time Pitchers

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the game of baseball, there have been many standout pitches that define a pitcher. In today’s game, Alrodis Chapman’s electric fastball and Clayton Kershaw’s hooking curveball lead this generation while in the 1990’s/early 2000’s,  Randy Johnson’s heater and Mariano Rivera’s cutter paved the way. Many iconic pitches stand head and shoulders above the rest, but when constructing a perfect pitch mix, these five elite caliber pitches are skyscrapers upon buildings. Fastball: Randy Johnson, SP, LHP Nicknamed the “Big Unit”, the 6-foot-10 lanky build of Randy Johnson throws one of the strongest and most impactful fastballs in baseball history....

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Yasiel Puig Inks Deal With Atlanta: What It Really Means

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFree-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig is signing with the Atlanta Braves, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. This move comes into fruition due to outfielder Nick Markakis opting-out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. Puig will join the young and perennial MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. along with the acrobatic Ender Incierate in the outfield for Atlanta. What this move means for Atlanta: Puig, 29, looks to have a strong year after being traded to Cleveland after the 2019 All-Star break from Cincinnati. The 2014 All-Star brings an infusion of energy and power to an already...

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Major League Baseball Season Preview: Postseason

Reading Time: 6 minutesIn this shortened season of just 60 games, it’s safe to say really anybody can make the playoffs. But in this modified schedule, teams that are presumed to struggle will likely aim for the 2021 first overall pick rather than the playoffs. And even for those teams still trying, there obviously are clubs that are head and shoulders above everyone else. Here is how those teams play in the 2020 postseason with full predictions and analysis for every round along with the MVP for each series. Playoff Teams / Seeds: American League Division Winners (best to...

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Chicago White Sox 2020 Season Preview

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis season’s Chicago White Sox team is very exciting given how most of their players took leaps forward and GM Reinsdorf actually went out and spent money on some free agents. They set up to be a fun team to watch and here is a preview their 2020 team. Starting Lineup: 1. Luis Robert, CF 2. Yoan Moncada, 3B 3. José Abreu, 1B 4. Edwin Encarnación, DH 5. Yasmani Grandal, C 6. Eloy Jiménez, LF 7. Tim Anderson, SS 8. Nomar Mazara, RF 9. Nick Madrigal, 2B This is what the opening day lineup should look...

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