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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

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.

The key names to know in the 2022 World Series

Now that the stage is set let's dive into the important names you should know ahead of the series.

What you need to know about the 12 MLB playoff teams

Let's take a look at the 12 teams competing for the World Series trophy, and what you need to know about each one. 

The most important names in the 2022 MLB postseason

Baseball's best teams are set to square off all month in search of taking home the ultimate prize in early November. Let's look at 20 names that will shape this year's postseason.

What to watch for in the final month of the MLB season

Let's look at 15 things to watch during the final month of the regular season. 

Why every contender will (and won't!) win the World Series

Let's make the case for each of the 16 contenders winning the World Series--and conversely why they will come up short. 

20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2023

Who might be making a trip to their first all-star game this time next year? Let's look at 20 guys who will do just that next July. 

The most important player for every MLB team in the second half of the season

All 30 teams face unique challenges and scenarios over the final two and a half months, which got me thinking. Which player is the most important one on each team down the stretch?