Power Ranking Top 40 Active MLB Players With Best Chance for the Hall of Fame

May 28, 2018

Embed from Getty Images The baseball world was dealt a shocking blow recently with the news of Robinson Cano’s 80-game suspension for PEDs. A career .305 hitter with a strong likelihood of reaching 3,000 hits, this was a harsh reality check for Cano’s Hall of Fame chances. He was probably on track for Cooperstown, but now faces an uphill battle to regain his respectability. Based on historical averages, you can…

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Handing Out MLB Awards at the Quarter Mark of the 2016 Season

May 23, 2016

It’s been an unusual first quarter of the season in baseball. We’ve had the Cubs jump out to arguably the hottest start by any team in baseball history. We’ve had the continued Mike Trout vs. Bryce Harper debate, as well as legitimate consideration that either Clayton Kershaw or Jake Arrieta is, right now, the most dominant pitcher in major league history.  Below I will take a look at the individual…

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SwartzSports Guide to Complete 2016 MLB Predictions, Standings & Awards

April 6, 2016

AL West: Texas 1, Houston 2, Seattle 3, Los Angeles 4, Oakland 5 Last year’s surprising AL West champion is my pick to repeat, thanks to a strong young core led by Rougned Odor and Joey Gallo. The Astros have the most young talent of any team in the league, with Carlos Correa, already a popular MVP pick, and Dallas Keuchel, last year’s Cy Young winner. They should be in contention…

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6 MLB Free Agents Who Will Cash In This Offseason

August 27, 2015

  View image | gettyimages.com While it’s been the unofficial year of the rookie sensation in 2015, there are a handful of quality MLB free agents who can expect top-tier free agent deals this offseason. There won’t likely be a $240 million free-agent prize like Albert Pujols or Robinson Cano, but a handful of pitchers could be seeking six-plus year deals worth north of $25 million per year. That’s exciting…

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