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Rivalry Stories: 2013-2019 Los Angeles Angels vs Baltimore Orioles

March 30, 2020 Teodor Tsenov 1

They only combined for three postseason series in that span and were barely competitive. However, that same period saw two of the greatest players of our generation on the same field at the same time - Mike Trout and Manny Machado. Of course, those two clubs mightily wasted their best weapons in their prime. In the process, they delivered some memorable games.

Dangerous San Diego Padres could end any contender’s season

August 15, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 1

And taking postseason baseball away from good teams like the Brewers and the Phillies would solidify that statement.

San Diego Padres will be good, maybe very good, in 2019

March 15, 2019 Sam Cox 0

San Diego Padres have not made the playoffs since 2006. Having signed Manny Machado this winter, optimism is growing in south California.

Signing Manny Machado is the ideal way for San Diego Padres to end rebuild

February 20, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Superstar infielder Manny Machado has agreed to join the San Diego Padres, as reported by Jeff Passan.

Four landing spots for former Brewer Mike Moustakas

February 14, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Third baseman Mike Moustakas was a headline figure in the slow-moving 2017/18 free agency. He’s gone under the radar in 2018/19, but it has been much the same.

It’s easy to see why the Yankees don’t want to sign Manny Machado and Bryce Harper

February 9, 2019 Tom Scholes 0

When the New York Yankees bounced out of the 2018 MLB playoffs to the Boston Red Sox, they went out with a whimper. To lose is one thing, to lose to your rivals is another, but to lose to your rivals in such a disappointing fashion and then sit at home, kissing your wounds while watching them coast to another championship - their second since your last.

Three teams that make perfect sense for former Astro Marwin Gonzalez

February 6, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Swiss-army knife Marwin Gonzalez is one of several big-name, unsigned free agents. The former Houston Astro could fit on almost any Major League roster, but interest has been relatively limited thus far.

Chicago White Sox’s Manny Machado offer shows great opportunism as rebuild ends

January 14, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Chicago White Sox have offered an eight-year contract to Manny Machado, according to reports from Jeff Passan on ESPN.

New York Yankees are relying on massive improvement from LeMahieu

January 11, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Infielder D.J. LeMahieu has agreed to join the New York Yankees on a two-year, $24 million contract, per Jack Curry.

Chicago White Sox sign Kelvin Herrera as they look to have first winning season since 2012

January 8, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera agreed to a three-year deal with the Chicago White Sox, according to Jeff Passan.

It’s an exciting time for the Philadelphia Phillies

December 11, 2018 Archie Banks 0

The Philadelphia Phillies are in prime position for a big offseason after acquiring Jean Segura, James Pazos and Juan Nicasio.

Dodgers and Giants series was a fantastic advert for baseball

August 16, 2018 Sam Cox 0

Familiar issues surface in tense Giants-Dodgers series.

Los Angeles Dodgers: One trade takes lineup from good to great

July 20, 2018 Sam Cox 0

Manny Machado to the Dodgers is the headline move of the summer, but will it work out?

The National League could look very different by the end of July

June 28, 2018 Sam Cox 0

The middle months of baseball's 162-game grind are easily forgotten. July could prove to make all the difference for several MLB teams in 2018.

Baltimore can still make 2018 a positive season

June 5, 2018 Sam Cox 0

The Baltimore Orioles are a team in sharp decline. Painful contracts, departing free agents and dire pitching mean it's rebuild time at Camden Yards.