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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

The 24 best players in Philadelphia Phillies history

In baseball, the best stat to determine a player's worth is WAR — wins above replacement — an analytical metric that was not available until relatively recently.

The 24 best players in Houston Astros history

Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the Houston Astros franchise.

The 24 best players in Seattle Mariners history

Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the Seattle Mariners franchise.

The best defensive player on every MLB team

In today's era, run prevention has become just as meaningful to front-office decision-makers, and I'm not just talking about pitchers. Impact defensive players are going to become increasingly valued now that the shift is outlawed.

How every team could win the World Series this year

Maybe five teams in each league with a legitimate chance at winning the World Series. But let's have 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. 

The 25 best MLB players under 25

Young stars have dominated this era of Major League Baseball. This trend will only intensify with the emphasis on promoting rookies to the big leagues early by eliminating service time manipulation, a huge part of the new CBA.

The most underrated player on every MLB team

Sure, every club has its share of star players and household names, but let's highlight an underrated guy from each of the 30 teams who isn't talked about nearly enough.

Milestones that might be reached during the 2023 MLB season

Let's take a look at some players who are within striking distance of some serious milestones in 2023.

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2023 season

Veteran players on mediocre teams are always on high alert in July. Their clubs often look to capitalize on some of their value by bringing back talented minor leaguers.

20 MLB players that could retire after the 2023 season

We have baseball games essentially every day from now until November, which is music to every baseball fan's ears. The 2022 season was incredibly eventful and gave us a chance to bid farewell to iconic players like Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina.

One player from every MLB team who will take a leap in 2023

Not all leaps are created equally. There are players who have struggled to break through in the big leagues that emerge as regular contributors for their teams. Good role players that develop into all-stars. And finally the all-star caliber player that becomes a legitimate household name type of star.

Faces in new places for the 2023 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.

The 24 best players in St. Louis Cardinals history

Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the St. Louis Cardinals franchise.

The 24 best players in Toronto Blue Jays history

Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the Toronto Blue Jays franchise.

The 24 best players in San Francisco Giants history

Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the New York/San Francisco Giants franchise.

The 24 best players in Atlanta Braves history

Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the Atlanta Braves franchise, which has seen them call places like Boston and Milwaukee home before landing in Georgia for good.

The 24 best players in Chicago White Sox history

The best stat to determine a player's worth is WAR--wins above replacement--an analytical metric that was not available until relatively recently. The formula for WAR differs for position players and pitchers, and I'll lay it out in layman's terms.

The 24 best players in Chicago Cubs history

Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the Chicago Cubs franchise.

The 24 best players in Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers history

Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers franchise.

The 24 best players in New York Mets history

Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the New York Mets.

The 24 best players in Boston Red Sox history

Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the Boston Red Sox.

The 24 best players in New York Yankees history

Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the New York Yankees.

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

Let's take a look at some of the biggest names to ever go through the Rule 5 process. 

25 under-the-radar MLB free agents to keep an eye on

We all know the big-name free agents currently on the market, but let's take a look at 25 under-the-radar free agents that could make a big difference in the 2023 season. 

MLB players who could still be traded this winter

Now that the World Series has concluded and the Astros have completed their victory parade, it's time to start thinking about what could happen this winter.