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Justin Mears

Justin Mears is a freelance sports writer from Long Beach Island, NJ. Enjoys being frustrated by the Mets and Cowboys, reading Linwood Barclay novels, and being yelled at by his toddler son. Follow him on twitter @justinwmears

20 MLB prospects who could soon make their debuts

One constant in baseball is that nothing excites fanbases more than young, homegrown prospects coming up and becoming impact stars. And with that in mind, here are 20 names to pay attention to in the coming weeks and months. 

One player each MLB fan base should be the most excited about

Let's take a look at the most exciting player on every MLB team heading into 2024.

How every team could win the World Series this year

Let's have some fun here and look into what each team would need to happen in order to be the last ones standing at the end of October. 

Faces in new places for the 2024 MLB season

Spring training is the time of year when every team gets to feel optimistic about what lies ahead, and it also gives us the first glimpse at big-name players that may be wearing unfamiliar uniforms.

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2024 season

Let's speculate about 25 guys whose names you could be hearing a lot about in just a few months. 

The most underrated player on every MLB team

Let's highlight an underrated guy from each of the 30 teams who isn't talked about nearly enough. 

One prospect from every MLB team that will make a difference in 2024

Let's take a look at one prospect from every team--some that have had big league cups of coffee and some that haven't--that will end up making a difference for their team in 2024.

One player from every MLB team who will take a leap in 2024

Let's take a look at one player from each team who could take a leap in 2024.

20 MLB players that could retire after the 2024 season

Let's talk about some veteran players who could potentially call it quits after this season. 

20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2024

One of the best things about this time of year is projecting which MLB players can take their game to the next level. With that in mind, let's dive into 20 players that could make their first All-Star team in the upcoming campaign. 

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

On every team there are also players that deserve far more love from the national audience than they receive. Let's take a look at one guy from each club that should be talked about quite a bit more. 

Milestones that might be reached during the 2024 MLB season

More than any other sport, baseball is big on history. The sport is unique in that, in so many ways, it can be an individual game wrapped inside of a competitive team game, and there's nothing baseball historians like better than statistics. Let's take a look at some players who are within striking distance of some nice round milestones in 2023.

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

Young stars will always be the most valuable players in the game. With that in mind, let's look at the 25 best MLB players under at age 25 or younger.

Under-the-radar MLB free agents to keep an eye on

The MLB offseason is now in full swing, and if the hot stove is not fully burning quite yet, it's undoubtedly simmering. We all know the big-name free agents currently on the market, but let's take a look at some under-the-radar free agents that could make a big difference in the 2023 season. 

Which MLB players have the most career RBI?

In baseball, players that consistently prove able to drive in runs year after year will always be in high demand. With that as the backdrop, let's look at the 27 hitters that have driven in more than 1,700 runs in the major leagues. 

Which MLB players have the most career stolen bases?

The stolen base in particular is emphatically back, as limiting the amount of times pitchers can throw over and increasing the size of the bases has made it a much higher percentage play. With that in mind, let's dive into the players who have swiped the most career bags. 

Which MLB players have the most career games played?

There's a saying in sports that sometimes the best ability is availability. With this in mind, let's take a look at the 25 MLB players who have played in the most games.

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

All of the factors that go in to determining a player's WAR were long ago applied to players from all eras, and with that, we're able to evaluate everyone to ever play the game with the benefit of a modern lens. With that in mind, let's take a look at the 32 players who posted a career WAR over 100. 

Which MLB teams have won the most postseason games?

With the 2023 MLB playoffs fast approaching, we got to thinking: which franchises have won the most postseason games throughout their history? Where does your favorite team rank on the list?

Which pitchers have the most strikeouts in MLB postseason history?

Sometimes just getting outs isn't enough; it's the type of outs matter. Preventing a hitter from putting the ball in play in a big spot can swing a game, especially with runners in scoring position. Let's take a look at the most prolific strikeout artists in postseason history. 

Which players have the most hits in MLB postseason history?

Sometimes, a simple single can be every bit as valuable as a long ball. With that as the motivation, let's take a look at the players with the most postseason hits in MLB history.

Which players have the most home runs in MLB postseason history?

There's nothing more iconic than a massive game-changing homer in the playoffs, and with that in mind, let's look at the players that have hit the most long balls on the sport's biggest stage.   

25 MLB players who will determine this season's pennant races

The 2023 MLB season has reached its home stretch, and with just a month and a half remaining, each and every game is taking on much more importance. Some teams, like Atlanta, have their postseason tickets all but punched, but for the majority of the clubs in pennant races, this is going to be a frantic fight to the finish.

MLB MVPs who played for only one team

In this day and age in sports, it's become more and more rare for players to stay with one franchise for the duration of their career. Free agency changed the game as much as anything that's ever been implemented, and has given players much more control over their own futures.

Which pitchers have the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise?

For many, the most entertaining baseball games are tight pitcher's duels, and watching a pitcher at the top of his game just blowing hitters away is incredibly enjoyable. Let's look at the pitcher who has logged the most career punchouts for every MLB team.