
Pickard’s 2021 MLB Season Predictions
Opening Day is finally here, and that can only mean two things. First, baseball is back. Second, it’s time to make a slew of predictions that will likely end up looking quite ridiculous come November.
Opening Day is finally here, and that can only mean two things. First, baseball is back. Second, it’s time to make a slew of predictions that will likely end up looking quite ridiculous come November.
This year’s version of Spring Training felt incredibly long. The anticipation for an opening day to kick off a traditional 162 game season has been felt this year more than ever. Today we are excited to bring you the first edition of Diamond Picks.
It is time for our MLB staff predictions as we head into a full season of baseball. For this article, 11 of our writers cover Rookie of the Year, Cy Young Award, MVP, American and National League champs, and of course, our World Series picks.
Before playing a regular-season game with the Mets, 27-year-old superstar shortstop, Francisco Lindor has agreed to a 10-year, $341 million extension that will make him the third-highest paid player in MLB history, just moments before Lindor’s “start of the season deadline.”
Every team in the majors has that one player that can essentially make or break their season, depending on how they perform. Let’s take a look at every American League team’s most important player for the 2021 season.
As the 2021 Angels prepare for their sixtieth Opening Day, we’re beginning the season celebrating the top sixty players in franchise history.
Following a promising 2020 and a plethora of offseason moves, Marlins fans have reason to be optimistic for the upcoming season.
The Kansas City Royals had a busy offseason. They signed multiple free agents and dished out extensions, including the largest contract in franchise history. Let’s take a look at the action from the Royals and front office this offseason.
The Boston Red Sox have a number of new faces in their lineup for 2021. Hunter Renfroe is one of the most important ones who could have a major impact this season. Find out why he could return to more of his 2019 form when he had a league-leading number of home runs.
The Los Angeles Angels bullpen’s fourteen blown saves in 2020 were the most in Major League Baseball. First-year general manager Perry Minasian non-tendered most eligible relief pitchers in November. Acquired Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias for Noe Ramirez in December and continued grabbing veterans this winter. Alex Claudio, Junior Guerra, and Alex Slegers were among the notable relievers added going into Spring Training.
Fresh off the stealing signs scandal, the Houston Astros were clearly not the dominant team we have come to know
The Chicago Cubs had the opportunity to extend Anthony Rizzo before Opening Day, but it doesn’t seem like they pounced on the opportunity whatsoever. Their star first baseman doesn’t sound happy about it either.
Opening Day is finally here, and that can only mean two things. First, baseball is back. Second, it’s time to make a slew of predictions that will likely end up looking quite ridiculous come November.
This year’s version of Spring Training felt incredibly long. The anticipation for an opening day to kick off a traditional 162 game season has been felt this year more than ever. Today we are excited to bring you the first edition of Diamond Picks.
It is time for our MLB staff predictions as we head into a full season of baseball. For this article, 11 of our writers cover Rookie of the Year, Cy Young Award, MVP, American and National League champs, and of course, our World Series picks.
Before playing a regular-season game with the Mets, 27-year-old superstar shortstop, Francisco Lindor has agreed to a 10-year, $341 million extension that will make him the third-highest paid player in MLB history, just moments before Lindor’s “start of the season deadline.”
Every team in the majors has that one player that can essentially make or break their season, depending on how they perform. Let’s take a look at every American League team’s most important player for the 2021 season.
As the 2021 Angels prepare for their sixtieth Opening Day, we’re beginning the season celebrating the top sixty players in franchise history.
Following a promising 2020 and a plethora of offseason moves, Marlins fans have reason to be optimistic for the upcoming season.
The Kansas City Royals had a busy offseason. They signed multiple free agents and dished out extensions, including the largest contract in franchise history. Let’s take a look at the action from the Royals and front office this offseason.
The Boston Red Sox have a number of new faces in their lineup for 2021. Hunter Renfroe is one of the most important ones who could have a major impact this season. Find out why he could return to more of his 2019 form when he had a league-leading number of home runs.
The Los Angeles Angels bullpen’s fourteen blown saves in 2020 were the most in Major League Baseball. First-year general manager Perry Minasian non-tendered most eligible relief pitchers in November. Acquired Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias for Noe Ramirez in December and continued grabbing veterans this winter. Alex Claudio, Junior Guerra, and Alex Slegers were among the notable relievers added going into Spring Training.
Fresh off the stealing signs scandal, the Houston Astros were clearly not the dominant team we have come to know during the 2020 season. They
The Chicago Cubs had the opportunity to extend Anthony Rizzo before Opening Day, but it doesn’t seem like they pounced on the opportunity whatsoever. Their star first baseman doesn’t sound happy about it either.
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