#Adrian Beltre

Texas Rangers 2019: Scouting, Projected Lineup, Season Prediction

Texas Rangers 2019: Scouting, Projected Lineup, Season Prediction

Two years of going for it and another with the best intentions - if not the all-in financial expenditures - led the Texas Rangers to a point of no return last season. By June, the decision was made that the Rangers would be rebuilding, and 2019 will be more of the same from the team that won back-to-back American League West titles in 2015-16. And…
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Re-Evaluating the Oakland Athletics' Odds of Winning the Division

Re-Evaluating the Oakland Athletics' Odds of Winning the Division

Before the season began, I predicted the Oakland Athletics would win 92 games and just miss the playoffs. After two months and a chance to re-evaluate, the odds to win the division are better, but only barely. There's great reason to believe the A's can legitimately compete for the AL West crown. There won't be any come-from-behind surprises this…
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Prospect Q&A: Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner

Prospect Q&A: Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner

A long drive to right at Dodger Stadium provided fans with a glimpse of Matt Wallner's difference-making power.The Twins' seventh-ranked prospect bashed a two-run homer off Giants lefty Kyle Harrison in last month's Futures Game that helped the American League squad to a 6-4 victory. Wallner's blast wasn't out A long drive to right at Dodger…
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