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Past articles by Mark:

What numbers could be difference-makers for Celtics and Cavaliers?

Watch out for LeBron James at the free throw line, advantages after turnovers and other factors that could determine how the conference finals goes. → Read More

Addition of Aroldis Chapman makes Cubs the team to beat in National League

With Aroldis Chapman, the Cubs have the NL's best bullpen. It doesn't make them World Series locks, but they are now clear favorites to get to there. → Read More

David Ortiz delivers on promise to hit HR for young Boston Red Sox fan

On Friday, David Ortiz told 5-year-old Maverick Schutte, who has a serious congenital heart defect, he'd homer for him. Later, Big Papi delivered. → Read More

Astros’ Collin McHugh throwing by the book

After failing to follow through on his plan to read a book a month in 2014, Houston Astros right-hander Collin McHugh is determined to meet that goal → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: John Mayberry Jr.

A look at what to watch for from outfielder John Mayberry Jr. this season for the New York Mets. → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Vic Black

Vic Black got his shot to be part of the Mets bullpen and took advantage of it, recording 12 holds and a 2.60 ERA in 41 appearances. → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Carlos Torres

What 2 Watch 4 from New York Mets left-handed relief pitcher Carlos Torres in 2015. → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Jeurys Familia

We'll run through most of the Mets' roster for 2015 with a look at the key stats to know heading into this season. 2014 recap Jeurys Familia started → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Jenrry Mejia

Can Jenrry Mejia handle the closer's role or will it be returned to Bobby Parnell when Parnell returns? → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Dillon Gee

Dillon Gee's changeup maintained its effectiveness in 2014. We'll run through most of the Mets' roster for 2015 with a look at the key stats to know h → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Bartolo Colon

We'll run through most of the Mets' roster for 2015 with a look at the key stats to know heading into this season. 2014 recap Bartolo Colon gave the → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Jonathon Niese

Jonathon Niese struggled in some regards after returning from injury.We'll run through most of the Mets roster for 2015 with a look at the key stats t → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Jacob deGrom

Jacob deGrom gave hitters very little opportunity for success in 2014.We'll run through most of the Mets' roster for 2015 with a look at the key stats → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Matt Harvey

Matt Harvey made left-handed hitters look particularly poor in 2013.We'll run through most of the Mets' roster for 2015 with a look at the key stats t → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Zack Wheeler

Zack Wheeler's season turned when he started getting left-handed hitters out more often.We'll run through most of the Mets' roster for 2015 with a loo → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Curtis Granderson

Curtis Granderson's spray chart was lacking the home runs he hit with the Yankees.We'll run through most of the Mets' roster for 2015 with a look at t → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Juan Lagares

Juan Lagares expanded the areas in which he most frequently got hits in 2014.We'll run through most of the Mets' roster for 2015 with a look at the ke → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Michael Cuddyer

Michael Cuddyer hit well both at home and on the road with the Rockies.We'll run through most of the Mets' roster for 2015 with a look at the key stat → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: David Wright

David Wright's numbers against right-handed pitching in 2014 were not up to his usual standards.2014 Recap A shoulder injury sapped David Wright of hi → Read More

What2Watch4 in 2015: Wilmer Flores

Wilmer Flores had a surprising issue with lefties last season.We'll run through most of the Mets' roster for 2015 with a look at the key stats to know → Read More