1. Tampa Bay Rays: Why Ben Zobrist Is the Most Underrated Player in MLB

    What makes a player overrated or underrated? Well, players who are great at a few things tend to be overrated and players who are good at everything are usually underrated. Ben Zobrist is good at everything, but great at nothing...

    Jacob Small Written by Jacob Small about almost 2 years ago 430 reads 4 comments

  2. The 5 Biggest What If's in Baseball History

    What if? One of my favorite questions. They are literally infinite, and the answers can be infinite as well. In this article, I tried to focus on what if's that almost happened, rather than what if something simply didn't...

    Jacob Small Written by Jacob Small about almost 2 years ago 10 reads 6 comments

  3. MLB: Wilson Ramos and the 2011 All-Rookie Team

    Have you ever noticed that Major League Baseball is the only big four sport that doesn't have an all-rookie team that is voted on by the writers? When making this article I figured out why...

    Jacob Small Written by Jacob Small about almost 2 years ago 426 reads 17 comments

  4. Why Bring Washington Nationals Phenom Stephen Strasburg Back in 2011?

    The Washington Nationals recently announced that pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg would begin his rehab and could start for the Nationals in September. My question is: Why? Pitchers do not develop the same way hitters do...

    Jacob Small Written by Jacob Small about almost 2 years ago 214 reads 1 comments

  5. Adam Dunn and the 10 Worst MLB Hitters Who Are Still Employed

    With only two months to go, there are several players who aren't carrying their weight, especially with the bat. These ten hitters have had little to contribute offensively...

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  6. Dustin Pedroia, Not Adrian Gonzalez Is the MVP of the Boston Red Sox so Far

    Let me make this clear. Adrian Gonzalez is an All-Star. He is a crucial member of the Red Sox and a great player. The Boston Red Sox would not be as good without him...

    Jacob Small Written by Jacob Small about almost 2 years ago 2,168 reads 11 comments

  7. 2011 MLB Trade Deadline: Winners and Losers of Every Deadline Deal

    A star first baseman stands a few steps right of the bag. His name has been in trade rumors all over the internet. Some say he won't even finish this game. Suddenly, the manager beckons and an unproven rookie trots out to first base...

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  8. MLB Hall of Fame: Why MLB Needs to Tear It Down and Start Over

    The National Baseball Hall of Fame has become a temple to hypocrisy. Undeserving players are permanently enshrined, deserving players being left out and admitted and known cheaters are scattered throughout...

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  9. MLB Trade Deadline 2011: Jose Reyes and 17 Players Who Could Be Rentals

    At every trade deadline, teams that are no longer in contention trade away players with expiring contracts to teams that are looking to make a playoff push...

    Jacob Small Written by Jacob Small about almost 2 years ago 1,176 reads 17 comments

  10. New Dodgers Owners: 10 People Who Could Buy the Los Angeles Dodgers

    With the Dodgers' recent bankruptcy, Frank McCourt's ongoing divorce and Bud Selig openly trying to force a sale, the sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers seems imminent...

    Jacob Small Written by Jacob Small about almost 2 years ago 13,496 reads 18 comments

  11. MLB Division Realignment: Why It's Perfect for Major League Baseball

    It was reported last night that Major League Baseball is considering realigning. In the proposal, there would be two 15-team leagues with no divisions. The top five teams in each league would make the playoffs and would be seeded by record...

    Jacob Small Written by Jacob Small about 2 years ago 3,566 reads 14 comments

  12. MLB Draft: 5 Changes That Should Be Made

    Every year, the MLB Draft takes place to disperse the young talent coming into the league to different teams. It is supposed to put the best players on the worst teams, allowing them to come back into contention...

    Jacob Small Written by Jacob Small about 2 years ago 78 reads 0 comments

  13. Daisuke Matsuzaka Surgery: How the Red Sox Starter and Others Are Affected

    Nikkan Sports reported that Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka has decided to undergo Tommy John surgery for his ulnar collateral ligament. Matsuzaka will likely be out for a year...

    Jacob Small Written by Jacob Small about 2 years ago 37 reads 0 comments

  14. MLB All-Star Game: 7 Changes That Should Be Made

    The 82nd Major League Baseball All-Star Game will take place this July in Phoenix, Arizona. The game is one of the greatest traditions in sports history and a fun event to watch every year...

    Jacob Small Written by Jacob Small about 2 years ago 232 reads 0 comments

  15. 77 MLB Records That Will Never Be Broken

    With the ongoing 70th anniversary of Joe DiMaggio's famous 56-game hitting streak, many have called it baseball's most unbreakable record. While it may not be baseball's most unbreakable record, it is certainly one of many...

    Jacob Small Written by Jacob Small about 2 years ago 89 reads 8 comments