Jasper Abrahams
2023 MLB Predictions
by Jasper Abrahams The Major League Baseball season is here. The weather is warmer, the fields are prepared and there’s nothing better than hearing an umpire emphasize the words, “play ball”. March Madness is behind us and it’s time to sit back, relax and watch America’s pastime all summer long. Here are some predictions to keep an eye on as the season kicks off Thursday, April 1. Rookie of Year American League: New York Yankees, Anthony Volpe Is this Yankees bias? A little bit, but not really. If you ask anyone in the Yankees front office, they all believe Anthony Volpe is THE guy when it comes to the future at the shortstop position. Volpe is looking to bring a firm consistency to the position for the first time since Derek Jeter. Growing up in New Jersey and attending Delbarton ...
Ten Reasons To Be Excited About the 2021 MLB Season
by Jasper Abrahams Dodgers Super Team The reigning World Series Champions Los Angeles Dodgers come into the 2021 season eager to repeat and ready to defend their title. Locked and loaded with an array of weapons, the “super team” Dodgers went out and landed the most prized pitcher in the free agent market: Cy Young award winner Trevor Bauer. Bauer, 30, is coming off an incredible season where he finished with a 5-4 record, 73.0 IP, 100 K and a 1.73 ERA. Signing a three-year, $102 million deal this offseason, Bauer isn’t even expected to be the ace in this rotation, which is led by Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler. Julio Urias and David Price are both able to provide quality innings throughout the rotation. In the bullpen, Los Angeles is equipped with top-tier arms. Kenley Jansen enters h...
