This week in baseball blogs…
- theScore talks to Braves superstar Freddie Freeman about the team’s resurgence.
- The K Zone names hitters who have seemingly been figured out this year.
- The Point of Pittsburgh examines the market value of Gregory Polanco.
- FSH Baseball takes an in-depth look at the 2018 version of Kyle Seager.
- Rising Apple breaks down the best trade destinations for Jacob deGrom.
- The Runner Sports wonders if the Twins could acquire either deGrom or Noah Syndergaard.
- District On Deck lists five catchers the Nationals should target.
- Camden Depot delves into Alex Cobb’s struggles.
- Friars On Base reacts to the Manny Machado-Padres rumors.
- Motor City Bengals explores Tigers-Angels trade scenarios.
- Minor League Ball runs down a slew of recent prospects who didn’t live up to the hype.
- Notes from the Sally puts together a midseason top 25 prospects list for the South Atlantic League.
- Infield Chatter suggests the Indians should move Mike Clevinger to the bullpen and make a play for Machado and Adam Jones.
- Jays From the Couch regards Ryan Tepera as an attractive trade chip, while Everything Bluebirds advises the club not to deal him.
- Outfield Fly Rule explains how Braves starter Sean Newcomb has changed since 2017.
- Chin Music Baseball focuses on Tyler Chatwood’s control problems.
- SportsTalkPhilly.com looks into the decline of Odubel Herrera’s defensive metrics.
- The Pinch Runner makes a Hall of Fame argument for Dustin Pedroia.
- Call to the Pen (links: 1, 2) previews the trade deadline from an NL East perspective, and asks if expectations for the Phillies have changed since the beginning of the season.
- Pirates Breakdown asks how much longer Ivan Nova will remain in Pittsburgh.
- Good Fundies sees the Mets’ Brandon Nimmo as a future captain.
- A’s Farm offers its 2018 midseason organizational all-star team.
- East Village Times responds to the Brad Hand trade speculation centering on the Red Sox.
- Bronx Bomber Ball considers Yankees reliever Jonathan Holder an All-Star candidate.
- Bucs Dugout says hitters no longer fear Felipe Vazquez.
- The 3rd Man In opines that the Brewers’ draft will go down as a failure if they don’t sign their top two picks.
- Mets Daddy views the club’s decision to designate Hansel Robles for assignment as the latest sign of ineptitude from its front office.
- Rox Pile analyzes the Rockies’ starting pitching depth.
- Ladodgerreport is thrilled Matt Kemp is back in LA.
- Pinstriped Prospects talks to Yankees pitching prospect Nick Green.
- North Shore Nine (podcast) discusses the Pirates’ outfield rotation and the possible trade value of Polanco and/or Corey Dickerson.
- Tim Ryder pays tribute to Bartolo Colon.
- Rockies Redux wants the team to consider moving Jon Gray to the bullpen.
- MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed proposes a Yankees-Dodgers trade centering on Giancarlo Stanton.
- Foul Territory Baseball writes about Chris Davis’ woes.
- The Runner Sports profiles Astros ninth-round pick Scott Schreiber.
- Rotisserie Duck looks at plate discipline from a fantasy baseball perspective.
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