Steven Martano
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Hot stove free agency arrived late
With the lockout over, it is now a sprint to fill out rosters and sign free agents. → Read More
Is 2022 the year that Joe Girardi gets the Phillies back to the playoffs?
Blown saves were the hallmark of the 2021 Phillies, but their bullpen additions so far leave much to be desired. → Read More
Marty’s musings: prepare for a tidal wave of transactions
After a near-100 day lockout, there’s lots to do before Opening Day. → Read More
Unless Boston spends big, their luck will likley run out in 2022
By spending on some free agents post-lockout, the Red Sox can make-or-break their 2022. They are much more likely to go cheap than to go big. → Read More
2022 AL East Predictions
BtBS staff predicts the winner of the most hotly contested division in Major League Baseball → Read More
Ryan Zimmerman’s retirement ends connections to the Nats’ early-days
With Ryan Zimmerman’s retirement baseball loses another of a dying breed: the one-franchise player. → Read More
Marty’s musings: delayed Spring Training looms
We’re on the cusp of Spring Training with no deal in sight. → Read More
David Ortiz is the lone inductee into the Hall of Fame class of 2022
Despite PED controversy and borderline numbers, David Ortiz has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. → Read More
Is Bobby Grich stealthily Hall of Fame worthy?
The former Orioles and Angels second baseman deserves more of a look for enshrinement into Cooperstown. → Read More
Mariners’ long-time third baseman Kyle Seager is retiring
After a solid decade-long career, Mariners’ third baseman Kyle Seager is calling it quits. → Read More
The Mets announced they hired veteran skipper Buck Showalter
In hiring Buck Showalter as manager, the Mets prioritized seniority and turnaround experience above all else. → Read More
Gil Hodges’ legacy finally earned him a ticket to Cooperstown
When character outweighs performance. → Read More
Marty’s musings: the stove is red-hot
With a potential labor stoppage looming, teams are scrambling to sign free agents this week. → Read More
Coming off a career year Nick Castellanos is going to get paid
Reds’ slugger Nick Castellanos’ opt-out came at exactly the right time. → Read More
Javier Báez may be the sneaky-good pick for middle-infield suitors
Javy Báez’ resurgence in New York positions him as a top-dozen free agent in this year’s class. → Read More
Will Toronto take the plunge on a multi-year Robbie Ray deal?
From a 6+ ERA in 2020 to a Cy Young finalist in 2021,, Robbie Ray is a free agent with considerable upside. → Read More
Marty’s musings: Atlanta takes down Houston and a major retirement announcement from San Francisco
Atlanta brings home a championship led by a most unlikely World Series MVP. → Read More
Jorge Soler’s unlikely rise from deadline addition to World Series MVP
From scrap-heap trade deadline add to World Series MVP, Jorge Soler’s last 100 days demonstrates why there’s so much to love about baseball. → Read More
Marty’s musings: Atlanta’s well-positioned heading into Game Six
With favorable pitching matchups in Games Six and Seven, this is Atlanta’s World Series to lose. → Read More
Like it or not, the Astros are probably going to win the 2021 World Series
The Astros are a much better team in comparison to the Braves. A look at how Houston is likely to defeat Atlanta. → Read More