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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.

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.

Making their case: NL Cy Young edition

Here's a closer look at each finalist for the NL Cy Young Award.

Making their case: AL Cy Young edition

With the finalist for the 2023 American League Cy Young Award now set, let's take a look at each player's case for the award. 

Marlins' Skip Schumaker, Orioles' Brandon Hyde take home Manager of the Year honors

We had two fresh faces who ended up walking away with the hardware, with both managers taking home the award for the first time. 

Making their case: NL Rookie of the Year edition

With the finalists for the 2023 National League Rookie of the Year now set, let's take a look at each player's case for the award.

Making their case: AL Rookie of the Year edition

With MLB set to announce the winner of AL Rookie of the Year, here's a look at each finalist's case to take home the award.

Making their case: AL MVP edition

With the finalists for the 2023 American League Most Valuable Player now set, let's take a look at each player's case for the award. 

Making their case: NL MVP edition

With the finalists for the 2023 NL MVP now set, a winner must be chosen. Let's take a look at each player's case for the award.  

2023 regular-season review: Houston Astros

One of the most consistent winners in baseball over the last eight seasons, the Houston Astros continued their success in 2023 with a 90-72 record leading to their third-straight American League West title.

Rookie pitcher has hit his stride at the right time for D-backs

After leading the minor leagues with 218 strikeouts across 167 innings pitched during the 2022 season, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt came into 2023 looking to make the MLB roster out of spring training but was unsuccessful. 

2023 regular season in review: Milwaukee Brewers

Entering the season as co-favorite to win the National League Central with the St. Louis Cardinals, the Milwaukee Brewers comfortably won the division with a record of 92-70.  With a nine-game lead over the second-place Chicago Cubs, they were led by a dominant pitching staff that saw them post an MLB-low 3.71 ERA.

Watch: Rangers slugger hits record-breaking walk-off home run in Game 1 of World Series

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia tied the record for most RBI in a postseason with 21 after a first-inning RBI single, but he broke the record in style vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks, continuing a magical postseason run in Arlington.

This Rangers player will be key to World Series success despite struggles

One of the most productive hitters in baseball over the last three seasons, Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien has not been able to replicate that production in the postseason. The Rangers will need him to turn it around to win their first World Series.

D-backs will need these three relievers to continue their postseason dominance against the Rangers

Shutting down potent offense after potent offense, the Arizona Diamondbacks have watched their starters give them quality innings before handing the ball off to a trio of relievers that have been virtually unhittable this postseason on their journey to the World Series.

This Rangers rookie continues to shine on the biggest stage

A star in the making who almost didn't get the chance to take center stage in the playoffs has been shining bright.

2023 regular-season review: Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays opened the season in stellar fashion and then endured a slew of injuries to their pitching staff. Taking a look back at their 2023 campaign.

2023 regular-season review: Los Angeles Dodgers

Another year, another division title for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they won their ninth National League West title in the last 10 seasons.

2023 regular-season review: Baltimore Orioles

Winning their first American League East division title since 2014, the Baltimore Orioles exceeded the expectations of many in 2023. Here's a look back at a strong season in Baltimore.

2023 regular-season review: Atlanta Braves

In a historic year that saw them tie the MLB record for home runs by a team in a season, the Atlanta Braves finished 2023 with the best record in baseball at 104-58 and showed that they will be a force for years to come with a star-studded core locked into long-term deals.

Picking favorites: Three American League players who should walk away with awards in 2023

The award races in the American League were a little tighter than they were in the National League, but at the end of the season, there were clear favorites who stood out despite the stiff competition they faced throughout the 2023 season.

Three National League players who should walk away with awards in 2023

After historic years from players all over the National League, there was competition for all the awards, but these three made no doubt about it with how they finished the season. 

Three rookies to watch in the National League playoffs

As we creep closer to playoff baseball there is always a rookie who makes his presence felt on the big stage, and in 2023 there is no shortage of possibilities.  With rookies making a big impact on the playoff races, Here are three National League rookies to keep an eye on in the 2023 postseason.

Three rookies to watch in the American League playoffs

As we creep closer to playoff baseball there is always a rookie who makes his presence felt on the big stage, and in 2023 there is no shortage of possibilities.  With rookies making a big impact on the playoff races, Here are three American League rookies to keep an eye on in the 2023 postseason.

Mapping out a potential wild finish in the American League West

With the MLB regular season coming to an end on October 1, there remains a three-way race for the American League West division title. Here's a breakdown of each team's remaining games in 2023.