Author: Allison Waxman

Free Agent Profile: Kevin Kiermaier, CF

Kevin Kiermaier Position: CF B/T: L/R Age: 33 (04/22/1990) 2023 Traditional Stats: 129 G, 408 PA, .265/.322/.419/.741, 8 HR, 36 RBI, 21 2B, 29 BB, 14 SB 2023 Advanced Stats: 104 wRC+, 21.1% SO%, 7.1 % BB%, .321 BABIP, .301 xwOBA, 2.2 fWAR, 3.9 bWAR RUNDOWN The Tampa Bay Rays selected Kevin Kiermaier in the 31st round of the 2010 MLB Draft out of Parkland College. For the 2012 and 2013 minor...

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Kodai Senga Reflects on First MLB Season

Nobody knew what to expect from Kodai Senga in his first MLB season. People weren’t sure if there would be growing pains adjusting to baseball in the States after playing in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball League since 2012. Senga, however, put those concerns to rest quickly. He finished his first season with a 12-7 record, 2.98 ERA, 202 strikeouts, and an All-Star, and he...

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Free Agent Profile: Michael A. Taylor, OF

Michael A. Taylor Position: OF, B/T: R/R Age: 32 (03/26/1991) 2023 Traditional Stats: 129 G, 388 PA, .220/.278/.442/.720, 21 HR, 51 RBI, 14 2B, 26 BB, 13 SB 2023 Advanced Stats: 96 wRC+, 33.5% SO%, 6.7% BB%, .278 BABIP, .311 xwOBA, 1.7 fWAR, 1.9 bWAR Rundown The Washington Nationals selected Michael A. Taylor in the sixth round of the 2009 Major League Draft out of Westminster Academy....

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Report: Ohtani Decision is Imminent

Updated P0st: Dec. 8 at 9:06 AM Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that a decision from Shohei Ohtani is imminent and could be made as early as today (Friday). The Blue Jays, Giants, and Dodgers are known teams that are still in the mix for the superstar. The Mets and Yankees are reportedly out because Ohtani couldn’t see himself playing in New York. Updated Post: Dec 5. at 8:37 PM The...

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Mauricio Stays Hot in Winter League Play

Once the Mets granted him approval to play, Ronny Mauricio has been off to the races in the Caribbean Winter League since he stepped into the batter’s box. While the 22-year-old went 0-for-4 in his debut appearance on November 30, he’s gone 9-for-17 with three extra-base hits and two stolen bases. Through four games, he’s hitting .529/.556/.765/1.320. The top prospect has...

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