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Colin Cerniglia

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Colin Cerniglia is an Amazon bestselling author, co-host of the "2 Jocks and a Schlub" podcast from Blue Wire, and a contributor to The Charlotte Observer. With a deep passion for baseball and college football, he offers extensive knowledge and enthusiasm to his writing. Colin resides in Charlotte, NC, with his wife and two daughters.

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It's late June and Guardians OF Steven Kwan is flirting with the mystical .400

Cleveland Guardians OF Steven Kwan is legitimately challenging .400 as June begins to round the corner to July.

Joey Ortiz making a strong case for All-Star selection in breakout season

Ortiz, who joined the Brewers in an offseason trade from the Baltimore Orioles for Corbin Burnes, has been turning heads with his stellar play at the plate and in the field.

Ketel Marte's steady presence bolsters Diamondbacks' hopes

During a challenging season for the Arizona Diamondbacks, one player's resurgence is providing hope. The team's versatile second baseman and shortstop is building off his stellar 2023 postseason performance while quietly assembling an MVP-type season.

Dodgers reclaim mojo during big weekend in the Bronx

Their series win over the New York Yankees this weekend hinted at a team emerging from the shadows of their expectations. 

Luis Gil's electric arm is the Yankees' winning formula amid adversity

Gil has helped the Yankees offset the loss of Gerrit Cole while providing some electricity in the Bronx.

Edmundo Sosa fits right into the high-energy Phillies culture

Since being acquired from the Cardinals in exchange for reliever JoJo Romero three days before the trade deadline in 2022, Sosa has shined in a part-time role. 

Bobby Witt Jr. propels himself into MVP conversation

Throughout Major League Baseball history, few stories are as exhilarating as a young star propelling a team from mediocrity to postseason contention. Witt Jr. is doing that for the Royals, and positioning himself among other MVP candidates in the process.

This Orioles star has already put himself in MVP conversation at 22 years old

Baltimore Orioles wunderkind Gunnar Henderson has been playing brilliant baseball this season.