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Maybe it’s bad luck, maybe it’s an old seaman’s curse, but one thing’s for sure. The Seattle Mariners just can’t get it done. Such is the franchise’s life story (Jon Bois’ Mariners docuseries on Secret Base covers it perfectly). Not even the most talented and electrifying of prospects can get Seattle over the hump and into a World Series. The Mariners are the only team in Major … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2025: The Lost Voyage of the Seattle Mariners

Two years ago, the Texas Rangers rode a red-hot powerful lineup and a talented (but middling) pitching staff all the way to winning the World Series. One year later, the lineup regressed towards the pitching’s level, on the lower tier of the middle. Adolis Garcia and Marcus Semien both hit under .240, and Corey Seager missed time with injuries despite hitting 30 home … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2025: Everything’s bigger on the Texas Rangers

Another season upon us, another where we expect the San Diego Padres to make some noise. “Some” being the key word, of course. The Padres, for all their star power, still have to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ literal baseball machine in the NL West. The Arizona Diamondbacks are also starting to come together as a sleeper team. Thus, all general manager AJ Preller can do … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2025: What’s the plan with the San Diego Padres?

The Arizona Diamondbacks are no longer just another small market team. Two years after overachieving all the way to a World Series, the Snakes are reloaded and ready to go. Corbin Carroll’s shoulder is healthy. The pitching rotation is deep and finally has a true leader. And for all of general manager Mike Hazen’s efforts, he can expect his Diamondbacks to…top out as a Wild … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2025: The Arizona Diamondbacks evolution