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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.

Miami Marlins are thriving under new leadership

This is not your father's Miami Marlins team.

Former top prospect now mashing for the Rockies

Two years removed from being the Cleveland Guardians' top prospect, Nolan Jones is making the most of his first season as a member of the Colorado Rockies. 

One team that should make a play for the 2022 NL MVP

A surprising contender has emerged in the National League and it should look to bolster its lineup by exploring a trade for the 2022 NL MVP.

Three players Cardinals could look to trade as disastrous season continues

Fresh off a series loss at home to the Cincinnati Reds, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to dwell in the basement of the National League Central division. Here are three players the club could look to move amid the disappointing season.

Three aces off to dreadful starts to the 2023 season

2023 has been a season of adjustments so far, and there are a few staff aces who have been having a difficult time this season.

Three pitchers who dominated the month of May

As the calendar flips to June, let's take a look at three pitchers who had batters throwing tantrums in the batters box in May.

Another month in the books, these three hitters were on fire in May

The month of May saw the bats heat up in a major way. Here are three hitters who wish May wasn't over and will look to carry their success into June.

Watch: Blue Jays star uses glove to record out in unusual way

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich hit a hard groundball in the infield and in a heads-up play Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr, who couldn't get the ball out of his glove, threw the whole glove to pitcher Trevor Richards who was covering the base.

After May struggles, Cubs have tumbled to the bottom of the NL Central

May has not been kind to the Cubs, entering the month in third place with a 15-13 they will end the month 24-31 and in last place in the NL Central division.

Francisco Alvarez is proving that he is ready for the majors

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has been on fire over the past seven games to the point where the Mets will have a decision to make when Omar Narvaez returns from injury.

LSU duo headlines MLB Draft prospect list

As expected, Louisiana State University teammates outfielder Dylan Crews and right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes have been ranked the top two prospects in the upcoming 2023 MLB Draft.

Four hitters who have had the worst luck to start 2023

With about two months in the books of the 2023 MLB season, there have been plenty of surprising starts for hitters. Some have been hot and some have been cold, but these four hitters have experienced just plain old bad luck.

Pirates slugger Jack Suwinski joins rare company with two-homer game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski did something Sunday afternoon that's only been done by one other player in the history of Oracle Park.

Rays' Yandy Diaz is quietly having the best season of his career

Acquired in an offseason trade in 2018, first baseman Yandy Diaz has been one of the most consistent hitters on the Tama Bay Rays over the past four seasons and is off to his best start in 2023. 

Watch: Former No. 1 pick hits home run in first game back from injury for Twins

In his first major league game of 2023, Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis hit a home run on the one-year anniversary of his ACL tear which caused him to miss most of the 2022 season.

Watch: Jose Abreu sprints around the bases after finally hitting his first home run of 2023

In his 51st game of the season, Houston Astros' prized offseason signing first baseman Jose Abreu finally hit his first home run of 2023.

It's time for the Cardinals to move Steven Matz out of the rotation

Looking to continue their climb back into the playoff picture after an abysmal start to the season, the St. Louis Cardinals need to move pitcher Steven Matz out of the rotation and into the bullpen. Here's why.

Pirates prospect learns English in an unconventional way

A top prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, shortstop Liover Peguero reveals how he learned the English language while growing up in the Dominican Republic.

Is this the season Bryan De La Cruz finally breaks out?

Acquired in a 2021 trade, Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz has been one of the hottest hitters in the month of May 2023. Is this De La Cruz breakout season?

After promoting one top prospect to the majors, the Reds have others waiting to make their debuts in 2023

With hot-hitting middle infielder Matt McClain recently joining the major league squad, the Cincinnati Reds have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to infield prospects. Now the Reds will have to get creative to find positions in the lineup for everyone.

Brewers keeping pace in NL Central despite injuries

Despite missing multiple key contributors, the Brewers have managed to climb to the top of the NL Central standings.

Kenley Jansen joins elite club after notching 400th career save

After joining the Los Angeles Dodgers organization as a catcher in 2005, Kenley Jansen made the switch to pitcher in 2009 and the rest has been history.

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.