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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.

With the season on life support, do the Cardinals have another magical run in them?

Coming off one of the worst starts in franchise history, the St. Louis Cardinals have registered their first winning streak of 2023 and they did it against their biggest rival. Is it the start of a turnaround?

Shohei Ohtani continues to carve his name into the record books

It was another historic night on the diamond for Ohtani, who joined Babe Ruth as the only player in AL/NL history to have 500 strikeouts and 100 home runs in their careers.

Five prospects hitting the cover off the ball in 2023

With the first month of the season behind us, let's dive in to five hitters whose play could see them climbing through the minor leagues in 2023. 

Mariners top pitching prospect shows off electric stuff in dazzling debut

Bryce Miller made his major league debut Tuesday evening in Oakland, and he looked like a seasoned vet carving up the Athletics lineup.

Five pitching prospects that have been unhittable in the minors

With the first month of the baseball season behind us, prospective players are starting to settle in and are leaving it all out on the field as they try to advance through the minor leagues.  Let's take a look at five prospects who have been giving opposing batters trouble at the plate and leaving zeros on the scoreboard.

Plagued by bad contracts and poor effort, it's time for a White Sox fire sale

After their victory Sunday, the White Sox are currently 8-21 the third-worst record in the MLB despite having the 12th-highest payroll at just over $183M

Mel Kiper Jr. explains the proper way to eat pumpkin pie in strange draft moment

A know pumpkin pie connoisseur, Kiper revealed again that he eats a whole pie every single day. He also showed how he applies his whipped cream to his pie, ranting to Todd McShay about how he isn't doing it right.

Cowboys scout's son taken by team with sixth-round selection

In one of the best moments in NFL Draft history, the Cowboys selected running back Deuce Vaughn out of Kansas State with the No. 212 overall pick.

Cleveland Browns draft center with unique set of skills

The Cleveland Browns used a sixth-round pick on an Ohio State center who has a unique set of skills.

49ers make a bold choice by drafting a kicker in third round

Becoming only the second kicker in the last 17 years to be selected in the top 100, he also is only the fifth kicker to be taken in the first three rounds since 2000. 

Why the Oakland A's never had a chance this season

Examining how the Oakland Athletics organization set the on-field product up for failure heading into the 2023 season.

Seahawks add dynamic playmaker to offense

Without a wide receiver drafted in the first 19 picks, Jaxon Smith-Njigba started a run of four straight when he was selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks.

Dallas uses first-round pick to shore up run defense

With the No. 26 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys beefed up the interior of their defense by selecting defensive tackle Mazi Smith out of Michigan.

Giants move up one spot to take Maryland cornerback

Tied for last with the Las Vegas Raiders for the fewest interceptions in 2022, the New York Giants traded up one spot to address their pass defense.

Rays continue to work magic despite perpetually low payroll

The Tampa Bay Rays know how to build a successful roster on the cheap.

Demolishing the ball in Triple-A, it's time for Jo Adell to get another shot with the Angels

Once one of the top prospects in all of baseball, Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Jo Adell has been smashing the baseball down in Triple-A. Is it time for Adell to get another shot with the Angels?

Orioles breakout reliever off to historic start in 2023

Retiring the first 24 batters he faced to start the season, Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Yennier Cano now shares a part of team history with Fred Holdsworth, who accomplished the feat in 1976.

Jarren Duran providing the Red Sox with a much-needed spark

Through his first 10 games with the Red Sox in 2023, Duran is slashing .400/.425/.629 adding five doubles and 10 RBI, also launching his first-career grand slam against the Orioles on April 25.

Aroldis Chapman is shining with the Royals

After a rocky end to his tenure with the New York Yankees, Aroldis Chapman has looked like his old self with the Kansas City Royals.

Division-favorite Cardinals in uphill battle a month into the season

With a 9-14 record and already seven games out of first place in the National League Central division, the Cardinals find themselves in an uphill battle.

After years of mediocrity, could these Pirates be the real deal?

With one winning season since 2016, Pittsburgh has been waiting to feel the electricity in the air at PNC Park and 2023 might be the year that it returns.

Yankees manager offers update on Carlos Rodon 

Eager to make his first start for the Yankees after signing a six-year, $162M deal this offseason, Carlos Rodon received some positive news on the back injury that has kept him sidelined to begin the season.

Stone Garrett on fire to start 2023 for the Nationals after nearly retiring

Garrett was preparing to move into his next chapter before a chance social media interaction helped extend his baseball career, with his MLB debut quickly following. Now, he's thriving to start 2023.

Three MLB players who could be on the move after strong starts

While it is still early in the season, it's never too early to talk about potential trade targets. Here are a few players starting out the season strong who could find themselves in another uniform before the season is over.

With the Pirates surging, Johan Oviedo is quietly stepping up as ace

The Pittsburgh Pirates are receiving strong contributions from starter Johan Oviedo in the early going this season.