For the 95th year of the Midsummer Classic, baseball goes to Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The last time the mid-summer classic was played in Atlanta was in 2000. The All-Star game should have been played in Atlanta during the 2021 season, but commissioner Rob Manfred decided to score political points and moved it Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Now every year there is always a lot of discussion and some of it a little dated about how the teams are put together. No system will ever be perfect. Fans don’t always get it right and managers won’t either, nor the commissioner’s office. The fact that the players are able to vote for participants was a great choice and they know who is deserving. Regardless of who should or shouldn’t be in the game lets just accept that the best players will always be involved one way or another. Here are my all-stars keeping with the rules that every team be represented and a total of 32 players for each league.
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National League Central
Standard* – indicates new to team
+ – indicates injury
1. Milwaukee Brewers
They have a unique lineup that is very top heavy with a solid pitching staff. Jackson Chourio is the real deal for them.
2. Chicago Cubs
This is a crucial season that will determine whether they ascend to contention or fall flat into the cellar. Having acquired Kyle Tucker and keeping him in Chicago is crucial to keep them as contenders.
3. Cincinnati Reds
Bringing in Terry Francona as the manager only means one thing; they want to win and that’s the only reason why he took the job.
4. St. Louis Cardinals
It’s going to be some uncharted territory for this franchise. It will also be interesting to see where Nolan Arenado eventually ends up.
5. Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Skenes is the only reason to watch this team.
Player to Watch: P Paul Skenes – Pittsburgh Pirates
Best Acquisition: OF Kyle Tucker – Chicago Cubs
New Kid on the Block: P Bubba Chandler – Pittsburgh Pirates
Continue reading2024 MLB All-Star Teams
StandardFor the 94th year of the Midsummer Classic, baseball goes to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The last time the mid-summer classic was played in Arlington was in 1995. Now every year there is always a lot of discussion and some of it a little dated about how the teams are put together. No system will ever be perfect. Fans don’t always get it right and managers won’t either, nor the commissioner’s office. The fact that the players are able to vote for participants was a great choice and they know who is deserving. Regardless of who should or shouldn’t be in the game lets just accept that the best players will always be involved one way or another. Here are my all-stars keeping with the rules that every team be represented and a total of 32 players for each league.
AVG – Batting Average
ERA – Earned Run Average
HR – Home Runs
RBI – Runs Batted In
SV – Saves
BAA – Batting Average Against
WHIP – Walks/Hits Per Innings Pitched
K – Strikeouts
Stats are accurate as of July 13th
* – asterisk indicates starter
Continue reading2024 MLB World Series & Awards Predictions
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NL MVP – OF Ronald Acuna Jr. – Atlanta Braves
AL MVP – C Adley Rutschman – Baltimore Orioles
NL Cy Young – Tyler Glasnow – Los Angeles Dodgers
AL Cy Young – Kevin Gausman – Toronto Blue Jays
NL Rookie of the Year – OF Jackson Chourio – Milwaukee Brewers
AL Rookie of the Year – INF Jackson Holliday – Baltimore Orioles
NL Manager of the Year – David Bell – Cincinnati Reds
AL Manager of the Year – Brandon Hyde – Baltimore Orioles
Postseason Projections
NL Division Winners – Braves, Dodgers, Cubs
NL Wild Card Winners – Diamondbacks, Phillies, Reds
AL Division Winners – Orioles, Astros, Twins
AL Wild Card Winners – Rangers, Blue Jays, Mariners
NLCS – Braves over Dodgers
ALCS – Orioles over Astros
World Series – Braves over Orioles
National League Central
Standard* – indicates new to team
+ – indicates injury
1. Chicago Cubs
While they faltered at the end last season, it was an encouraging sign that they were trending in the right direction.
2. Cincinnati Reds
The youth movement is in full swing and now is the time for them to capitalize on it with a weak division.
3. St. Louis Cardinals
Getting Sonny Gray puts the top of their rotation in a stable setting, but will they be able to get production out of Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado once again?
4. Milwaukee Brewers
Their pitching staff as a whole has taken a hit and not having Craig Counsell as their manager could put this franchise in a state of flux for a while.
5. Pittsburgh Pirates
Like their counterparts in Cincinnati, there is a fair amount of prospects ready to take the leap into the majors. Time to see if it clicks for Pittsburgh.
Player to Watch: OF Cody Bellinger – Chicago Cubs
Best Acquisition: P Sonny Gray – St. Louis Cardinals
New Kid on the Block: OF Jackson Chourio – Milwaukee Brewers
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