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@CalltothePen

News, opinions, and analysis of the wonderful world of #MLB. Member of the @FanSided Network. Fans of knuckleballs, bat flips, and making baseball fun.

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Brian G@Brianpg101618 Apr 2025
Check out my new article for @CalltothePen about Tyler Mahle's start to the season and how it's led to the Rangers' early success calltothepen.com/the-rangers…
The Rangers' unsung hero has supplanted Jacob deGrom as staff ace

The Rangers' unsung hero has supplanted Jacob deGrom as staff ace

There's a new ace in town, and the Rangers are leading the AL West because of him.

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Injury updates with Clayton Kershaw and DJ LeMahieu and Kris Bryant back on the IL, again! @CalltothePen @IBWAA #milbinjuries calltothepen.com/mlb-injury-…

MLB Injury Updates: Clayton Kershaw makes first rehab start, LeMahieu and Bryant timelines

A trio of injury-prone MLB players are at different stages of their recoveries.

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Five starting pitchers who have made an impression early this season @CalltothePen @IBWAA ⚾️ 🧢 calltothepen.com/5-mlb-start…
5 MLB starting pitchers who are impressing fans with their early season performances

5 MLB starting pitchers who are impressing fans with their early season performances

These five starting pitchers have carried their respective teams' rotations early in the 2025 season.

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Check out my new article for @CalltothePen about Cal Raleigh great start to the season and how it makes the Seattle Mariners look like geniuses calltothepen.com/the-mariner…

The Mariners are looking like geniuses for this pre-season move

The Seattle Mariners weren't the most proactive MLB team during the offseason, but a decision from spring training is proving to be a stroke of genius.

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Great look at what’s ahead for the Yankees this season. @LucasTalksBall @CalltothePen calltothepen.com/yankees-202…
Yankees 2025 MLB Season Preview: Aaron Judge's dominance and surviving injuries

Yankees 2025 MLB Season Preview: Aaron Judge's dominance and surviving injuries

The New York Yankees' primary objective for the 2024 offseason was to re-sign Juan Soto. But a five-way bidding war between them, the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Bl

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Ryan Yarbrough, a late spring addition that will benefit the Yankees' bullpen @CalltothePen @IBWAA calltothepen.com/the-late-sp…

The late-spring addition that could make Yankees' bullpen the best in MLB

The New York Yankees made a smart addition to their bullpen at the end of spring training, bringing in a much-needed southpaw.

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Check out my debut article for @CalltothePen about why the Garrett Crochet extension is a worthy gamble for the Red Sox calltothepen.com/red-sox-tak…
Red Sox taking uncomfortable but necessary gamble on Garrett Crochet extension

Red Sox taking uncomfortable but necessary gamble on Garrett Crochet extension

The big southpaw inked a long-term extension to remain in Boston. Can he live up to the deal as the team's ace?

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Let's do some overreacting this early Major League Baseball season @CalltothePen #MLB calltothepen.com/overreactin…
Overreacting to the biggest stories from MLB Opening Weekend, including torpedo bats

Overreacting to the biggest stories from MLB Opening Weekend, including torpedo bats

Another season has begun, and Opening Weekend has given fans lots to talk about. Let's overreact to the biggest stories.

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Check out my newest article for @CalltothePen about why the Orioles should trade Ryan Mountcastle for pitching help calltothepen.com/orioles-can…
Orioles can get some much-needed pitching help if they trade this clubhouse staple

Orioles can get some much-needed pitching help if they trade this clubhouse staple

The Baltimore Orioles were one of the most talked-about teams this offseason. This team has developed a great core of young position players, led by young stars

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If fantasy baseball managers are scrambling for pickups after a week where we saw stars get hurt or suspended, here's a list of who you need to add @CalltothePen calltothepen.com/fantasy-bas…

Fantasy Baseball: Top waiver wire targets for Week 1, including Jurickson Profar replacement

It's early, but the most prudent fantasy baseball managers will always be tinkering with their roster on the waiver wire.

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Injury updates on Jared Jones, Sean Manaea and Colton Cowser ⚾️ 🧢 @CalltothePen @IBWAA calltothepen.com/mlb-injury-…
MLB Injury Update: Colton Cowser's thumb, Jared Jones and Sean Manaea timelines

MLB Injury Update: Colton Cowser's thumb, Jared Jones and Sean Manaea timelines

Injuries in MLB haven't seemed to slow down from last season, as they continue to circulate and cause havoc.

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Four prospects killing it in the big leagues this season @CalltothePen @IBWAA calltothepen.com/4-top-prosp…
4 top prospects having huge impacts early in the 2025 MLB season

4 top prospects having huge impacts early in the 2025 MLB season

There are standout rookies in MLB who have been making a strong impression early this season thanks to their production.

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Evaluating blockbuster MLB contract extensions this season ⚾️ 🧢 @CalltothePen @IBWAA calltothepen.com/evaluating-…
Evaluating each blockbuster MLB extension this season, from Garrett Crochet to Ketel Marte

Evaluating each blockbuster MLB extension this season, from Garrett Crochet to Ketel Marte

Baseball season has just begun, and a handful of players have earned themselves contract extensions. For the contributions that they have provided to their team

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Check out my new article for @CalltothePen about how the Blue Jays' failures to land big-name free agents the past two offseasons led to the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension calltothepen.com/vladimir-gu…

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Extension Timeline: From Soto and Ohtani to $500 million contract

How missing out on the game's biggest stars in free agency pushed the Blue Jays to capitulate to their best player's demands.

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Billy Mock@BMock988 Apr 2025
Doing a weekly prospect series over on @CalltothePen featuring the top prospect performance each week. My first edition highlights Nick Kurtz's big week in his Triple-a debut! calltothepen.com/mlb-top-pro…
MLB Top Prospect Spotlight: Nick Kurtz's massive opening week

MLB Top Prospect Spotlight: Nick Kurtz's massive opening week

The A's number one prospect put on an impressive showing in his first week at Triple-A Las Vegas, which may speed up the timeline of his major league debut.

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Can the Blue Jays extend their young stars after Vlad’s massive extension? @CalltothePen #LightsUpLetsGo calltothepen.com/after-vladi…
After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signing, what's next for Bo Bichette and rising rookies?

After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signing, what's next for Bo Bichette and rising rookies?

With Guerrero's $500 million contract out of the way, can the Toronto Blue Jays follow the Red Sox and Padres in signing their young stars to extensions?

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Check out my new article for @CalltothePen about the CBA/roster construction loophole the Yankees have exposed with the Adam Ottavino moves calltothepen.com/yankees-hig…
Yankees highlighting CBA, roster construction loophole with Adam Ottavino moves

Yankees highlighting CBA, roster construction loophole with Adam Ottavino moves

Managing the usage and health of a bullpen is a difficult task in a 162-game season. The Yankees are exploiting some methods to help their cause.

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See ya, Mets, Yankees, and Giants. Which teams still have a shot at Sasaki now? calltothepen.com/these-roki-…
These Roki Sasaki suitors are still in play after several MLB teams eliminated

These Roki Sasaki suitors are still in play after several MLB teams eliminated

The Japanese phenom is getting close to signing with an MLB team, though a number of prominent suitors have already been ruled out.

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It sounds like the Yankees are going to trade Marcus Stroman. What should fans expect them to receive in the deal? calltothepen.com/exploring-w…
Exploring what Yankees can expect to receive for Marcus Stroman in potential trade

Exploring what Yankees can expect to receive for Marcus Stroman in potential trade

New York has a full rotation with Max Fried in tow, and it appears they may be gearing up to trade the veteran right-hander before spring training.

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Fantasy baseball season is nearly upon us. @LucasTalksBall has some players fantasy managers should be targeting (or wary of!) in drafts this spring after moving homes this offseason. calltothepen.com/fantasy-bas…
Fantasy Baseball 2025: best players to draft after switching teams during offseason

Fantasy Baseball 2025: best players to draft after switching teams during offseason

Fantasy football season is over, and it's time for managers to shift their focus to the fantasy baseball season. Which players should managers target in 2025?

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