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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.

Rising stars for the St. Louis Cardinals

With Spring Training set to start in late February, each team is filled with hope for a run at a World Series title and fresh faces are ready to make a name for themselves in the majors.

Rising stars for the Los Angeles Dodgers

A look at three rising stars for a stacked Dodgers team.

Rising stars for the New York Yankees

Here are three rising stars who will look to make an impact for the Yankees in 2024.

Brewers add pop to the middle of the lineup

After struggling to get production at first base in the 2023 season, the Brewers have made a major addition to their lineup that should give them a big boost in 2024. 

Watch: Pittsburgh Penguins score historic own goal in embarrassing sequence

Losers of four of their last six, the Pittsburgh Penguins headed into a matchup against the Arizona Coyotes looking to turn things around. Instead, they ended up making fools of themselves in the desert.

One trade, one signing Twins should make

After winning their first playoff series in more than two decades, the Minnesota Twins have had a rough offseason.

One trade, one signing Reds should make

After barely missing out on the postseason in 2023, the Cincinnati Reds are primed to be a contender in the National League Central for years to come with their influx of young talent that blossomed last season.

One trade, one signing Blue Jays should make

Here's one trade and one signing the Blue Jays should make this offseason. 

One trade, one signing the Giants should make

The San Francisco Giants are going to need to start swinging big if they are to contend with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.

One trade, one signing Angels should make

Here's one trade and one signing the Angels should make this offseason. 

One trade, one signing the Padres should make

In an offseason that has seen them trade outfielder Juan Soto to the New York Yankees, the San Diego Padres are looking for ways to upgrade their club that finished with a disappointing 82-80 record in 2023.

One trade, one signing Rangers should make

Fresh off their first World Series title in franchise history, the Texas Rangers will need to be creative this offseason as they try to upgrade their team to defend their championship in 2024. 

One trade, one signing Orioles should make

After posting their first 100-plus win season since 1980, the Baltimore Orioles enter the offseason needing to upgrade their pitching rotation. Here's one trade and one signing the Orioles should make this offseason.

One trade, one signing Astros should make

Looking to get revenge in 2024, here is one trade and one signing the Astros should make this offseason.

One trade, one signing Phillies should make

The Phillies have made the NLCS in consecutive seasons and will be looking to find the right improvements that they hope will push them over the top.

One trade, one signing Cubs should make

Making news early in the offseason by hiring new manager Craig Counsell away from their division-rival Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs have been quiet as free agency has opened. Here are two moves the club could make.

One trade, one signing St. Louis Cardinals should make

While the St. Louis Cardinals have already made a few moves this offseason, including adding a major piece to their rotation with the signing of pitcher Sonny Gray, they still need to upgrade in other areas if they want to contend in 2024. Here are two moves they could make.

Red Sox acquire two-time Gold Glove outfielder from Cardinals

When healthy, he is not only one of the stronger players in the MLB, but he is also one of the fastest.

Braves add intriguing option to the outfield mix in trade with Mariners

After leading the MLB in wins and tying the MLB record for home runs in a season in 2023, the Atlanta Braves added another power bat to the lineup and a veteran left-handed pitcher in a trade with the Seattle Mariners.

Sun Devils TE to enter transfer portal

Coming into the 2023 season, Arizona State Sun Devils tight end Jalin Conyers was expected to be an integral part of the offense. Now, he finds himself in the transfer portal.

Cardinals bolster rotation with addition of 2023 AL Cy Young finalist

With a pitching rotation full of question marks, the St. Louis Cardinal made a major improvement to it on Monday by landing a significant free agent.

Diamondbacks add power-hitting third baseman in trade

With four seasons of 30-plus home runs since 2018, he has been among baseball's more consistent power hitters.

Cardinals bring back familiar face with first signing of offseason

After finishing 2023 with a 71-91 record, the St. Louis Cardinals enter the offseason with many question marks but none are bigger than their pitching staff. 

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., Angels' Shohei Ohtani bring home MVP awards in 2023

After a season full of changes in favor of the hitter, these two took full advantage.

Padres' Blake Snell, Yankees' Gerrit Cole take home Cy Young Awards

After a season full of changes in favor of the hitter, these two pitchers proved that they could still dominate opposing batters.