After Chris Archer was traded back in 2018, I thought for sure that we’d seen the last of him in a Rays uniform. Well, here we are now two and a half years later, and I’m digging my Archer jersey out of my closet. Last week, the Rays signed Chris Archer to a one year,…
Brandon Lowe’s hitting has been great so far this year. Lowe is the current Rays team leader for AVG and OPS. It feels like every time he is at the plate, you can count on him for a hit or a quality at-bat. Let’s take a look at how is he doing compared to last…
It’s no secret that Mike Zunino has been struggling at the plate this year. In 30 at-bats, he’s hit .100/.206/.439 (AVG/OBP/SLG). To be fair, the rest of the team hasn’t been hitting their best either. Zunino has some offensive potential, but something isn’t quite clicking this season. Let’s see what’s going on with him. Zunino’s…
It’s no surprise to Red Sox fans to hear that Rafael Devers’ defense isn’t his most valuable tool. Since joining the major league club in 2017, Devers has been rocky at third base. At the plate, however, he’s been a superstar. If he’s defense can come around, he’d easily be considered one of the best…
Home runs are dominating baseball. Very rarely do we see a hitter who just tries to make contact and get on base anymore. Nothing frustrates me more than when I’m watching my team try to get ahead and they are swinging for the fences. I’d much rather watch my team just try to get on…
Giovanny (Gio) Urshela was not a good hitter when he was playing for the Indians a couple years ago. Yet he managed to go from an unknown utility player to a Yankees fan favorite. How did he do it? And can he keep up his performance going forward? Let’s take a look. Gio Urshela’s Unique…
The addition of Charlie Morton to Tampa’s rotation has really given them a competitive edge in the AL East. Morton signed with the Rays as a free agent after spending the 2018 season with Houston. While he’s always been a great pitcher, Morton’s skills have noticeably improved over the past few years, specifically after joining…
Time to reveal the Top 6! You can read Part 1 (Top 7-13 NL East centerfielders) here. Who do you think the best defensive NL East centerfielder is? 6. Lewis Brinson (Miami Marlins) Former top prospect Lewis Brinson was a major component of the deal that sent now superstar Christian Yelich to the Brewers. He…
Who is the best defensive NL East centerfielder? Check out my ranking of the Top 7-13 centerfielders below and come back on Thursday for Part 2 to find out who made the cut for the the Top 6. 13. Harold Ramirez (Miami Marlins) Despite missing the opening day roster in 2019, Ramirez proved himself valuable…
Who is the best defensive AL East centerfielder? Check out my ranking below and let me know if you agree! Check back next week for the NL East centerfielder countdown. 8. Randal Grichuk (Toronto Blue Jays) Grichuk had a down year in 2019 and is hopeful to bounce back when baseball returns. While he was…