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Matt Whitener

Matt Whitener is St. Louis-based writer, radio host and 12-6 curveball enthusiast. He has been covering Major League Baseball since 2010, and dabbles in WWE, NBA and other odd jobs as well. Follow Matt on Twitter at @CheapSeatFan.

The greatest athletes who never won a championship

Here is a look at some of the peak performers of all-time that never finished a season as the last man or woman standing.

The greatest players who never won an MVP

One of the biggest annual debates for impact in any sport is who is named MVP? It carries both immediate weight and long-term prestige, helping to tell the history of the respective league.

The greatest postseason players in MLB history

There are countless memorable plays, pitches, and at-bats in baseball postseason history. However, there are a select few legends who made it a habit of creating these moments when the stakes are at their highest.

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

For every team, fanbase, and generation, there are a handful of postseason events that stand shoulders above the rest. Here is a look at the memorable or noteworthy moment for each MLB franchise in their playoff history.

Each MLB team's most likely award winner in 2021

Whether it be a big debut for a rookie, an inspirational comeback or season for the history books at the plate or on the mound, or shot caller that makes all of the right moves off of it, there is a potential award winner waiting within every franchise.

The must-see players from every MLB team

Who are the players that will bring the most excitement to every MLB roster this year? Here's a look at the players who alone are worth the price of admission.

Which pitchers have the most Opening Day starts for every MLB franchise?

One of the great honors in baseball is to be handed the ball by your manager and deemed the Opening Day starter for your ballclub. It is a position of prestige, responsibility, and great lineage to take on.

MLB players facing a make or break season in 2021

Whether it be a turning point in a once-promising career, a return from injury, or the last chance to cash in on a first impression, there is no shortage of make-or-break moments heading into the 2021 MLB season.

The best player from every MLB franchise who is not in the Hall of Fame

Whether it be a career that was very good, but not all-time great, perhaps interrupted by injury, impacted by off-field decisions, or just some flat-out misses by voters, there is an impressive group of players on behalf of every MLB team that has NOT been inducted into Cooperstown.

MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2021

Here’s a look at some of the best players in the game who are yet to make their All-Star debut, but are in position to change that in 2021.

Significant Black firsts in sports history

The impact of Black athletes across the history of sports is an undeniable one, but also one that has not always been accomplished on equal footing. Of the many highs that have been accomplished, there have been just as many –if not more— that have also had to overcome the rules of the times they were accomplished in.

The most inspirational sports moments of 2020

2020 in sports was defined by lines being crossed and norms being shattered. Here is a look at the most inspirational moments of the sporting year from across the globe.

The 25 teams that ruled 2020

2020 was quite possibly the most unique (and memorable) sports year in history. This year's top teams had to overcome dire circumstances that have never faced before.

The most influential athletes of 2020

2020 called on athletes to do far more than just stick to sports – which were largely interrupted, postponed, and canceled outright. With or without the extra time on their hands, many stepped up to be leaders in a wide range of topics.

The 30 highest-paid athletes of 2020

While far from missing any meals, the top paydays in sports dropped in 2020, as the world of professional sports was not able to avoid the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

A history of athletes and activism

Throughout history, the events of the world have often intertwined with the events taking place around competition. In other words, “sticking to sports” has never been quite that cut and dry.

The top MLB units for 2020

Which teams boast the most impressive collections of talent at the plate, in the field or on the mound? Here is a look at the units that could define the 2020 MLB season (once it starts).

The top 2020 offseason addition for each MLB team

From the record-setting deals for Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon and the eye-popping move of Mookie Betts to L.A., to lesser heralded moves to fill in needs or take a risk on a rebound, the MLB offseason was full of moves of every type.

One prospect who could make an impact for each MLB team in 2020

One of the great traditions of the pre-MLB season is getting a chance to lay eyes on the future of the game, with the hopes of finding the next big thing.

The most significant moments, figures and accomplishments in African-American sports history

They played for access and opportunity and the chance to thrive in places never accessed before, carving out new pathways in society. Here is a look at some of the greatest athletes, moments and accomplishments in African-American sports history.

The 2019 naughty or nice sports list

With the holiday season upon us once again, it is a prime time to see what athletes have been very good....as well as which ones have been very bad. From some of the most generous gifts imaginable, to the most eye-popping, forehead slap-inducing moments of the year, here are the best and the worst intentions of athletes this year.

The 30 highest-paid athletes of 2019

Earnings are from the season that started during the year of the seasonal leagues and for individual competitors, they are calendar-based earnings.

The most inspiring sports moments of 2019

Ranging from in-game heroics and overcoming improbable odds to moments that transcended sports alone and showcased the genuine human, there was no shortage of awe-inspiring outcomes on the year.

The most influential athletes of 2019

From unexpected breakouts and stunning upsets, to successes realized and heroic moments that came up just short, here is a look at the most inspirational athletes of 2019.