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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.

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.

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.