The MLB’s MVP Crisis

By: Daniel Ziarko With the conclusion of this Major League Baseball season comes the annual awards. And, once again, Mike Trout is a finalist for MVP. As viewers of baseball, we rarely get to appreciate the fact that we are watching greatness, but if you turned on an Angels’ game at any point during the season,

Mets not Doomed Without Cespedes

By Ryan Draghi In his first year of a three-year $75 million contract with the New York Mets, Cuban slugger Yoenis Cespedes continued to impress with dominant, all-star numbers. After an incredible second-half run in 2015 and an eventual world series appearance sparked by the power hitting outfielder, the organization and fans expected big things

Theo Epstein, the 2016 Chicago Cubs, and the New Revolution of Baseball

By: Alec Messino When most people think of Theo Epstein and his seemingly feasible ability to piece together dynasty-destined teams, they imagine of a group of Paul DePodesta-esque quants, crowding around a conference table lined with supercomputers. They sit there — crunching numbers, running through data analysis, scanning over performance charts. Though he is a

What Could Have Been- The Mark Prior Story

By Ryan Wonsowicz As Chicago Cubs fans like myself prepare for a World Series for the ages, all eyes are on our Cubbies to win it all. The team has looked great all year and I, along with millions of others, are finally hoping to end the Curse of the Billy Goat. Even though everyone

MLB: Possible Impact Rookies in 2017

By: Justin Lorber Over the past twenty years, the MLB has seen quite the youth movement. Prospects and draft picks are more valuable than ever, and an All-Star caliber player still on a league minimum (or close) salary is the most valuable asset in baseball. This year, there were numerous rookies who were a big part

MLB National League Playoff Rotations

By Joe Tangorra The time has come and baseball fans can rejoice as the Postseason is finally here. As we saw last year with the star-studded Mets staff, starting pitchers can lead a team to the World Series. With that being said, let’s jump in a see how each team’s top pitchers stack up. I

MLB 100 Part V: Biggest Busts—Outfielder Edition

“Hey Chicago, What Do You Say”… The TIGERS (Not The Cubs) Gave Out One of the Worst Contracts in MLB History Photo Courtesy of ESPN-Jason Heyward Player Profile Steven Campbell is back, but this time he assures you that he will not overlook one of the players on his hometown team’s shortcomings Part I Part II Part

MLB 100 Part IV: New Faces—Relief Pitcher Edition

Meet Brad Brach and Will Harris Photo Courtesy of ESPN-Brad Brach Player Profile We’re over 100 Games into the MLB season, and SABIU’s new Co-Director of R&D, Steven Campbell, is taking us on a 10-part journey through some of the MLB’s biggest surprises and disappointments. Be sure to check in daily as Steven updates his

MLB 100 Part III: Has Been’s—Relief Pitcher Edition

Why David Robertson’s Days as a Closer Should Be Over Photo Courtesy of ESPN-David Robertson Player Profile Welcome back to the MLB 100. Today, for part III, I look at two struggling relievers. MLB 100 Part I MLB 100 Part II I call this one the tale of two washed up relievers. One: a brilliant set-up man,

MLB 100 Part II: Ian Desmond-New Outfield Sensation or More of the Same?

Media Raves About a Three-Time Silver Slugger Award-Winner’s Comeback Year Photo Courtesy of ESPN-Ian Desmond Player Profile We’re over 100 Games into the MLB season, and SABIU’s new Co-Director of R&D, Steven Campbell, is taking us on a 10-part journey through some of the MLB’s biggest surprises and disappointments. Be sure to check in daily as