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Michael Carpenter

Michael is a California kid, living in Arizona as a graduate of The Cronkite School of Journalism, Forks Up. He believes Yadier Molina will be in the Hall, and Dez caught it. Michael njoys spending his free time with his amazing wife and two beautiful daughters or playing video games. You can find him on Twitter @_MCSports.

Minnesota Twins: Stock up, stock down

Holding on to a one game lead in the mediocre American League Central division, the Minnesota Twins have struggled to find consistent production in their lineup but have been able to keep a hold on first-place thanks to the major league leading 3.59 ERA as a team. Here are the Twins that are trending up and down in 2023.

Cleveland Guardians: Stock up, stock down

Sitting at 40-42, the Cleveland Guardians are only a half-game back of the first-place Minnesota Twins in the weak American League Central. Here are the Guardians whose stocks are going up and down in 2023.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Stock up, stock down

At 50-35, the Diamondbacks have a three-game lead in the National League West division. With one of the best offenses in the National League and a solid one-two combo atop the rotation with Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly, the Diamondbacks are looking like a real contender who could be a piece or two away from a deep postseason run. 

Chicago Cubs: Stock up, stock down

Only five games out of first place in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs have been able to stick around in the hunt for a playoff spot thanks to some great starting pitching and timely hitting.

Toronto Blue Jays: Stock up, stock down

Locked in a heated battle for a wild-card spot, the Blue Jays will need to play their best baseball over the rest of the season to keep pace with the competition.

Cincinnati Reds: Stock up, stock down

One of the biggest surprises of the season, the Cincinnati Reds are currently leading the National League Central division with a record of 43-38. Here are a few players trending up and down so far in 2023.

Texas Rangers: Stock up, stock down

Sitting at 49-31, the Texas Rangers are leading the American League West and tout the highest-scoring offense in all of baseball.

Yankees pitcher throws first perfect game since 2012

For only the 24th time in MLB history and the first time since Felix Hernández did it in 2012, a perfect game was thrown. 

San Diego Padres: Stock up, stock down

With the second-highest payroll in baseball, the San Diego Padres currently sit in fourth place in the National League West division with a record of 37-42. Here are the Padres that are trending up and down in 2023 as they try to turn things around.

Philadelphia Phillies: Stock up, stock down

The defending National League champion Philadelphia Phillies have turned their season around after a slow start to 2023. At 40-37, the Phillies find themselves 10.5 games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves but only three games out of an NL Wild Card spot.

Tampa Bay Rays: Stock up, stock down

After a historic start to the 2023 season, the Tampa Bay Rays are the best team in baseball with a 54-27 record. Here are a few players that are enjoying great starts in 2023 and a few that are struggling.

New York Mets: Stock up, stock down

The Mets are badly underperforming expectations in 2023. Here are four players who are trending up or down as the team looks to right the ship.

Los Angeles Angels: Stock up, stock down

The Angels came into 2023 with big expectations to make a postseason run.

St. Louis Cardinals: Stock up, stock down

Maybe the biggest disappointment in all of baseball in 2023, the St. Louis Cardinals are at the bottom of the National League Central with a 31-44 record. While not many, here are a few of the bright spots on the Cardinals as well as a few who have struggled in 2023.

Houston Astros: Stock up, stock down

With a record of 41-34, the Houston Astros find themselves in second place in the American League West division, trailing the Texas Rangers by five and a half games. Here are a few Astros that have made the biggest leaps and some who have stumbled out the gate in 2023.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Stock up, stock down

In the middle of a heated battle in the National League West division, the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves three and a half games out behind the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks. Here are some Dodgers that are trending up and some that are trending down in 2023.

Atlanta Braves: Stock up, stock down

Owners of the best record in the National League, the Atlanta Braves are currently on a seven-game winning streak and are taking control of the NL East. Here are four players whose stock is either rising or falling as the Braves look to continue their strong start to the season.

New York Yankees: Stock up, stock down

As the Yankees find themselves fighting to stay afloat in the the AL East. Here are four members of the organization who have seen their stock rise or fall in 2023.

Cardinals rookie joins elite company in franchise history

Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has managed to put his name with two legends with his strong play through the first few months of his rookie season.

Miami Marlins are thriving under new leadership

This is not your father's Miami Marlins team.

Former top prospect now mashing for the Rockies

Two years removed from being the Cleveland Guardians' top prospect, Nolan Jones is making the most of his first season as a member of the Colorado Rockies. 

One team that should make a play for the 2022 NL MVP

A surprising contender has emerged in the National League and it should look to bolster its lineup by exploring a trade for the 2022 NL MVP.

Three players Cardinals could look to trade as disastrous season continues

Fresh off a series loss at home to the Cincinnati Reds, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to dwell in the basement of the National League Central division. Here are three players the club could look to move amid the disappointing season.

Three aces off to dreadful starts to the 2023 season

2023 has been a season of adjustments so far, and there are a few staff aces who have been having a difficult time this season.

Three pitchers who dominated the month of May

As the calendar flips to June, let's take a look at three pitchers who had batters throwing tantrums in the batters box in May.