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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.

Three rising stars for the Seattle Mariners

Here are three rising stars looking to make an impact for the Mariners in 2024.

Three rising stars for the Detroit Tigers

Here are three rising stars looking to make an impact for the Tigers in 2024.

Cardinals agree to deal with veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford

With utility man Tommy Edman unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, the St. Louis Cardinals have added three-time All-Star shortstop Brandon Crawford to the squad to backup rookie shortstop Masyn Winn.

Three rising stars for the Toronto Blue Jays

After a disappointing postseason loss in the American League wild-card series, the Blue Jays will look to make another postseason run in the loaded AL East in 2024. 

Three rising stars for the Texas Rangers

With spring training underway, each team is filled with hope for a World Series title and fresh faces are ready to make a name for themselves in the majors. After winning their first World Series title in 2023, the Rangers will look to make another postseason run in 2024.

Rising stars for the Tampa Bay Rays

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

Rising stars for the San Francisco Giants

After a disappointing 79-83 finish in 2023, the San Francisco Giants enter 2024 looking to make only their second postseason appearance since 2017. 

Three rising stars for the Orioles

After one of the best seasons in franchise history in 2023, the Orioles will look to repeat as AL East champions in 2024.

3 rising stars who could lift Cincinnati Reds back into postseason

After barely missing out on the postseason in 2023, the Cincinnati Reds and their young core will look to make their second postseason appearance since 2014.

Rising stars for the New York Mets

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

Rising stars for the Atlanta Braves

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

Rising stars for the Houston Astros

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

Rising stars for the Chicago Cubs

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

Rising stars for the Boston Red Sox

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

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.