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This week in baseball blogs…

• The Crawfish Boxes analyzes a potential Marcus Stroman acquisition for the Astros.
• Sports Info Solutions delves into Bryce Harper‘s decline against fastballs.
• The Point of Pittsburgh proposes a full rebuild with an eye toward the Pirates competing in 2022.
• Complete Game Loss weighs in on the bias that a player’s early season performance can create.
• Video Baseball Scout proposes nine fixes for the draft.
• Rising Apple ranks the greatest Mets trade deadline deals ever.
• Rox Pile revisits the Troy Tulowitzki trade between the Rockies and Blue Jays.
• Mayflies & Big Flies talks with Nationals catching prospect Tres Barrera.
• Chipalatta looks at what the Astros might do about Carlos Correa
• Call to the Pen predicts potential deadline targets for the Phillies.
• Rotisserie Duck takes a look at this season’s best players so far.
• Chin Music Baseball highlights the season’s most and least valuable pitches to date.
• Joker Mag interviews former major league pitcher Jim Morris, aka “The Rookie.”
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed weighs in on the Tampa Bay/Montreal situation.
• Mets Daddy wants answers from the Wilpons.
• East Village Times asks what the Padres can do to improve their center field situation.
• Baseball Rabbi (podcast) discusses Montreal, Mike Trout and more.
• The Runner Sports profiles Astros righty Cy Sneed.

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• statsswipe tries to imagine how Christian Yelich would be performing had the Marlins kept him.
• Complete Game Loss focuses on a few power hitters who struggle to get on base.
• The Dugout runs down this year’s top deadline rentals.
• East Village Times asks if the Padres should trade Kirby Yates.
• The Runner Sports notes the Astros’ trade for Yordan Alvarez could go down as one of their biggest steals ever.
• Mets Daddy rips general manager Brodie Van Wagenen.
• Call to the Pen breaks down potential trade possibilities for the Phillies.
• Notes from the Sally ranks the top 40 South Atlantic League players at the midway point.
• The First Out At Third examines Jesus Aguilar‘s poor start.
• Chipalatta looks at prospective pitching trade targets for the Astros.
• Pinstriped Prospects talks with Yankees farmhand Tyler Wade.
• Chin Music Baseball (links: 1, 2) lists six players who have erased their hot starts and six who have erased their slow starts.
• Mets Critic wonders if Robinson Cano‘s contract is among the worst in franchise history.
• Joker Mag pays tribute to Dustin Pedroia.
• A’s Farm names its 2019 Mid-Season Organizational All-Star Team.
• Baseball Rabbi (podcast) discusses some of the most prolific home run hitters ever and a few impressive rookies, among other topics.
• Rising Apple looks into whether Corey Oswalt has a future with the Mets.
• Rox Pile names five unique venues where the Rockies should play a game.

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• theScore observes that opposing pitchers are starting to treat Mike Trout like Barry Bonds.
• The Point of Pittsburgh analyzes Chris Archer‘s two-seamer struggles.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed reacts to the Cubs’ Kimbrel signings and takes a look at other closer situations around the majors.
• Notes from the Sally recaps Mariners outfield prospect Jarred Kelenic‘s South Atlantic League stint.
• East Village Times delves into MacKenzie Gore‘s excellence in the California League.
• Chin Music Baseball (links: 1, 2) names the 10 best and worst players of May.
• Joker Mag focuses on the thriving Tommy La Stella.
• Infield Shift highlights La Stella and other players the Braves lost during their rebuild.
• Rising Apple looks at the Mets’ long-term center field options.
• Call to the Pen notes the Phillies have in-house bullpen reinforcements on the way.
• Chipalatta examines the Astros’ outfield logjam.
• Pinstriped Prospects interviews Yankees second-round pick Josh Smith.
• Phillies Nation talks to former coaches of Philly’s 2019 first-round pick, Bryson Stott.
• Baseball Prospect Journal previews the top prospects for the 2020 draft.
• Mets Daddy notes that, with respect to first-round drafting, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen has a tough act to follow in predecessor Sandy Alderson.
• A’s Farm runs down the team’s top 10 picks in this year’s amateur draft.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2) responds to Max Kepler‘s three-home run game and writes about the Astros’ speed.
• Giants Cove and Complete Game Loss each share stat-centric pieces.
• Rox Pile opines on where Coors Field ranks among the major’s “gimmicky” ballparks.

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• theScore focuses on Chris Paddack‘s breakout.
• The Dugout looks at the players who went ahead of Mike Trout in the 2009 draft.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed lists six stars who should be traded this season.
• The Point of Pittsburgh takes a look at Josh Bell and how important RBI totals are in 2019.
• East Village Times wonders if the Padres could trade for Mets righty Zack Wheeler.
• Angels Avenue examines Trevor Cahill‘s struggles.
• Pinstriped Prospects weighs in on Zack Britton‘s resurgence.
• Chipalatta evaluates Gerrit Cole‘s early season performance.
• Complete Game Loss details the uniqueness of Josh Tomlin.
• Notes from the Sally highlights interesting infielders from the South Atlantic League.
• Baseball Prospect Journal profiles Bobby Witt Jr.
• Chin Music Baseball points out 10 players who have already surpassed what they did in 2018.
• Phillies Nation makes an All-Star case for Cesar Hernandez.
• Joker Mag has a piece on the rise of Lucas Giolito.
• Bronx to Bushville analyzes Orlando Arcia‘s season.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2) asks if the Yankees need Dallas Keuchel and wonders how the Astros’ Triple-A club will fare in the wake of the big league team’s injuries.
• Baseball Spy (podcast) discusses the Tigers, Bryce Harper and Starlin Castro, among other topics.
• Hardball Via Hardcore examines the state of the Mariners.
• Foul Territory spotlights the brilliance of Ryan Pressly.
• The First Out At Third writes about a few random Brewers stats.
• Call to the Pen analyzes the Phillies’ rotation.
• A’s Farm offers a progress report on the team’s top 2018 draft picks.
• Rotisserie Duck has a piece on several top 10 picks who didn’t pan out.
• Rox Pile focuses on three names to watch for the Rockies’ future bullpen.
• Baseball Rabbi (podcast) talks about wins above replacement.

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• Sports Info Solutions delves into the Dodgers’ tremendous defensive start.
• East Village Times compares Franmil Reyes to Giancarlo Stanton.
• Chin Music Baseball names 10 unheralded players who have gotten off to good starts.
• Pinstriped Prospects, Bronx to Bushville and Bronx Bomber Ball each explore potential outside additions for the Yankees.
• Jays From the Couch observes that Toronto’s rebuild may take longer than expected.
• Twins Daily analyzes possible trade chips for Minnesota.
• Check Swings revisits Jonathan Lucroy‘s decision to veto a trade to the Indians in 2016.
• Notes from the Sally scouts Rangers pitching prospect Cole Winn.
• The Dugout ranks the best No. 1 prospects from the past decade.
• Sox On 35th recommends some moves for the White Sox.
• Rox Pile opines that the Rockies must fix their rotation problems from within.
• The Point of Pittsburgh examines Kyle Crick’s amazing slider.
• Baseball Prospect Journal notes that the Brewers haven’t had much success in the first round of the draft.
• Chipalatta ranks the members of the Astros’ 25-man roster.
• Foul Territory and The Runner Sports praise Domingo German.
• Baseball Rabbi (podcast) discusses Adrian Beltre‘s career.
• Call to the Pen stacks up the Phillies against their NL East competition.
• Rotisserie Duck takes a look at notable players who only appeared in one major league game.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2) writes about the Twins’ hot start and shares a piece on George Springer‘s fledgling career as a film producer.

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This week in baseball blogs…

• theScore talks with Lucas Giolito and analyzes his impressive start to the season.
• Bronx to Bushville likens Bryce Harper to Adam Dunn.
• The Crawfish Boxes measures Yordan Alvarez against Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
• Sports Info Solutions notes the Mets are throwing far fewer inside fastballs than they did last season.
• Pinstripe Alley and Adkins On Sports both share pieces on Domingo German.
• Jays Journal interviews Toronto righty Sam Gaviglio.
• Rotisserie Duck goes through the early season exit velocity leaders.
• Call to the Pen compares Phillies starter Aaron Nola to a Hall of Famer and reliever Hector Neris to another HOFer.
• Chin Music Baseball names six players who need to get on track.
• Chipalatta makes a case for Michael Brantley as last offseason’s best positional free-agent signing.
• Video Baseball Scout (links:1, 2) shares draft strategies for the NL West and NL Central clubs.
• Foul Territory has a piece on the Twins’ great start.
• Reviewing the Brew examines why the Brewers called up Keston Hiura instead of fellow infield prospect Mauricio Dubon.
• Rox Pile lists three Rockies prospects who could be MLB presences by 2020.
• The Runner Sports reacts to the Yankees’ acquisition of Kendrys Morales.
• Mets Daddy weighs in on the team’s decision to DFA Keon Broxton.
• The Point of Pittsburgh details why top prospect Mitch Keller is not up yet to fill the holes in the Pirate rotation.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed opines on how to fix service time manipulation.
• Everything Bluebirds responds to the Blue Jays’ demotion of Teoscar Hernandez.
• The Giants Cove criticizes the club’s veterans.
• East Village Times asks if the Padres should promote pitching prospect Andres Munoz.
• A’s Farm offers updates on Jharel Cotton, James Kaprielian, A.J. Puk, Jesus Luzardo and more of the organization’s young hurlers.
• Baseball Rabbi (podcast) discusses the Marlins, Nationals and Twins.
• Baseball Prospect Journal (podcast) talks about prospects who are rising and falling as the draft approaches.

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• Blue Jays Beat isn’t panicking over Vladimir Guerrero Jr.‘s slow start.
• theScore covers the Twins’ change in offensive approach.
• The Point of Pittsburgh believes Starling Marte is a victim of unfair expectations.
• The Crawfish Boxes delves into Collin McHugh‘s recent struggles.
• Pinstriped Prospects examines Adam Ottavino‘s pitch usage.
• Reviewing The Brew identifies three potential July trade targets for the Brewers.
• Call to the Pen looks at starters the Phillies could acquire this year.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed opines on what contenders need to do in order to better their odds of winning it all.
• Sports Info Solutions notes that home run robberies have increased this year.
• Rising Apple has a three-week to-do list for the Mets.
• Getting You Through the Tigers Rebuild proposes a couple trades for Detroit.
• Chin Music Baseball lists six teams that have drastically changed their playoff odds so far.
• The Runner Sports focuses on surging Astros prospect Yordan Alvarez.
• Notes from the Sally’s John Calvagno runs down the 20 best South Atlantic League hurlers he has seen this season.
• Pinstripe Alley sees CC Sabathia as a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
• Joker Mag weighs in on the Rays’ excellent start.
• Chipalatta has a progress report on the Astros’ offseason acquisitions.
• Foul Territory rips Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen.
• Video Baseball Scout and Baseball Prospect Journal each offer first-round mock drafts.
• The 3rd Man In argues the Brewers shouldn’t use Corbin Burnes as a reliever.
• Rotisserie Duck looks at Jackie Robinson’s baseball card legacy.
• Rox Pile names the biggest trades the Rockies have made with their division rivals.
• Mets Daddy isn’t pleased with hitting coach Chili Davis.
• statsswipe and Baseball Rabbi each share their latest podcasts.

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• theScore delves into Bryce Harper‘s recent struggles.
• Sports Info Solutions (links: 1, 2) examines the effectiveness of the four-man outfield and the “infield in” defense.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed argues that serious regression is in store for Cody Bellinger.
• Chin Music Baseball (links: 1, 2) names the 10 best and worst players of the season thus far.
• statsswipe focuses on the state of the Brewers.
• The Dugout checks in on some of the offseason’s biggest free-agent signings.
• Bronx to Bushville believes Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw are on their way to Cooperstown.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2) looks at CC Sabathia‘s Hall of Fame case and profiles the Astros’ Mexican talent.
• Mets Daddy writes about Noah Syndergaard‘s historic previous start.
• East Village Times sees the Padres and Blue Jays as potential trade partners.
• KC Kingdom lists four positives from the Royals’ April.
• Call to the Pen addresses the concerns within the Phillies’ pitching staff.
• Chipalatta takes a look at Jose Altuve‘s recent slump.
• Pinstriped Prospects reports on demoted Yankees reliever Chad Green‘s progress.
• Everything Bluebirds opines that Lourdes Gurriel Jr.‘s future is in the outfield, not the infield.
• Notes from the Sally scouts Phillies prospects Francisco Morales and Dominic Pipkin.
• Baseball Prospect Journal shares feature stories on 50 prospects from the upcoming draft.
• Pinstripe Alley praises Yankees GM Brian Cashman for his 2018 acquisition of Gio Urshela.
• NatsGM.com talks with Alfred Ford, who co-owns JJ’s Bread and Butter Food Truck with Jeremy Jeffress.

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• Adkins On Sports delves into Luis Castillo‘s early season excellence.
• Chin Music Baseball highlights Castillo and six other pitchers with surging strikeout rates.
• The Dugout opines that Cody Bellinger could be on the fast track to becoming MLB’s second-best player.
• Foul Territory wonders why anyone would pitch to Mike Trout.
• Fish Stripes makes a case for the Marlins to option struggling outfielder Lewis Brinson to the minors.
• BaseballProspectJournal.com shares a first-round mock draft.
• Chipalatta checks in on the projected AL superpowers.
• Rox Pile looks ahead to the trade deadline for the Rockies.
• Notes from the Sally scouts Braves pitching prospects Trey Riley and Victor Vodnik.
• Joker Mag notes the adversity Julio Urias has overcome.
• Pinstripe Alley lauds the Yankees’ starting pitching.
• Everything Bluebirds argues that the Blue Jays’ rebuild appears “far ahead of schedule.”
• Call to the Pen compares the Phillies and Mets.
• A’s Farm runs down the top-performing pitching prospects in Oakland’s system.
• Mets Daddy agrees with MLB’s decision to suspend Jacob Rhame.
• Baseball Rabbi (podcast) discusses Domingo Santana, Boston’s 1975-80 outfield, and other topics.

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This week in baseball blogs…

• Chin Music Baseball highlights seven early season surprises.
• Adkins On Sports details the now-injured Mike Clevinger‘s importance to the Indians.
• East Village Times talks with Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore.
• Jays From the Couch runs down Toronto’s options with Marcus Stroman.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed looks back at the deals the top free agents signed this past offseason.
• Call to the Pen (links: 1, 2) breaks down what needs to go right for each NL West team, and compares the Phillies and Braves.
• Reviewing The Brew takes a look at the early impact of new Brewer Yasmani Grandal.
• Rox Pile weighs in on the Rockies’ poor start.
• The Point of Pittsburgh delves into Nick Burdi‘s early season success.
• Bronx to Bushville asks if the Brewers are expecting too much, too soon from Freddy Peralta.
• KC Kindgom names seven options for the Royals in the first round of the upcoming draft.
• Notes from the Sally (links: 1, 2) scouts young Yankees pitchers Roansy Contreras and Luis Medina.
• Baseball Prospect Journal shares a profile of draft prospect Tyler Callihan, while The Runner Sports does the same with JJ Goss.
• Mets Daddy examines the team’s decision to put Pete Alonso on its season-opening roster.
• Joker Mag profiles Willians Astudillo.
• PhilliesNation wonders which current Phillies will still be on the roster when Philly hosts the All-Star Game in 2026.
• Baseball Rabbi (podcast) discusses topics including early season strikeout/walk trends, Jason Heyward and the Dodgers.
• Everything Bluebirds is impressed with rookie Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo.

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