The 2025 season has gotten off to practically the worst start imaginable for the Baltimore Orioles, as the team, as of this writing, sits at 16-32, 13.5 games out of first place in their division and 10.0 games out of a wildcard spot. We’re only about a third of the way through the season, but Baseball Reference gives the O’s odds of less than one percent to reach the playoffs, while Fangraphs has them at 2.1%. The Orioles’ predicament this year is somewhat reminiscent of...

As Opening Day approaches, the Blue Jays are one of the most intriguing teams in baseball. Their once-up-and-coming core is now set to reach free agency next winter, giving 2025 the distinct feel of a make-or-break season.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette still offer plenty of firepower alongside free agent signee Anthony Santander, and a rotation featuring Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt and new acquisition Max Scherzer could be one of the best in the majors. Meanwhile,...

We’re running a series of articles this summer on trade candidates on teams who look to be sellers at the deadline. Now up: the Los Angeles Angels.   Another MLB season brings another Angels disappointment, as the club’s quest to reach the postseason for the first time since 2014 once again looks hopeless. The departure of Shohei Ohtani, another prolonged injury absence from Mike Trout, and an overall lack of quality talent at the major-league level have all added up to give...

We’re running a series of articles this summer on trade candidates on teams who look to be sellers at the deadline. First up: the Washington Nationals.   With an exciting young core and a bevy of highly-touted prospects, the future is bright in Washington. However, the Nats are still likely to be sellers at this year’s trade deadline, as they look up at the Braves and Phillies in the National League East standings. President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo isn’t...

Billy Beane once famously referenced Branch Rickey when he said, “It’s better to make a trade a year too early than a year too late.” The notion is that, if you wait too long, you’ll miss the ideal window for trading a veteran MLB player for prospects that are good enough to restock your farm. One example of a team that failed to heed this advice was the Phillies, circa 2011. And their story may have implications for a team in a similar boat today – like the...

The Cleveland Guardians limped to a 76-86 record in 2023, good for third place in a wretched American League Central division. However, that same division doesn’t look to be drastically improved heading into 2024 (perhaps especially after the Twins traded Jorge Polanco), and Cleveland has some exciting young players like Bo Naylor, Gabriel Arias and Brayan Rocchio that could take a step forward this coming season. So can they do more to be competitive? What Have They Done So Far? The...