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In our 24th episode of Season 2, we are welcoming July 4th weekend already! Wow, where do we stand? The first half of the season has brought us many twists and turns. Numerous teams have been Hot AND Cold. The Phillies, Mets, Cardinals, Brewers, Padres, Giants, Diamondbacks, Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Royals, Twins, Mariners and even the A’s.

So let’s look at the current standings and what we think...

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In our 23rd episode of Season 2, we will discuss the various contract options available to players who sign a minor league contract. This past Sunday, I came across the news that the Atlanta Braves have released catcher James McCann, who was playing for their Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers. This news made me wonder: why on earth would the Braves make this decision? McCann had been with the Stripers all season and was their best and most consistent hitter.

During his time with the Stripers, McCann played in 41 games and posted a batting average of .297, which was second on the team. He scored 19 runs, hit 11 doubles, and led the team with 6 home runs, finishing with an OPS of .824, also a team best. McCann made his MLB debut in 2014 with the Detroit Tigers but never quite lived up to the high expectations set for him. He was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 2019 and enjoyed his best years there, catching 118 games while batting .273, hitting 26 doubles, 18 home runs, and driving in 60 RBIs—all career highs.

Capitalizing on his successful seasons with the White Sox, McCann signed a free-agent deal with the New York Mets in 2021 at the age of 31, hoping he had figured things out. He signed a four-year contract worth $40.6 million, and there was optimism surrounding his future. Unfortunately, he struggled through two disappointing seasons with the Mets...

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In our 22nd episode of Season 2, we're diving deep into baseball. Let's begin with a recap from our 16th episode, which focused on the year's theme: blown saves. Yes, it's become quite a phenomenon!

As of May 6, 2025, the teams leading in blown saves were:

Red Sox: 8 - Phillies: 8 - Cardinals: 7 - Cubs: 7 - Diamondbacks: 7 - Dodgers: 7

The most BLOWN SAVES currently are:

Phillies: 15 - Athletics: 15 - Diamondbacks: 14 - Red Sox: 14 - Pirates: 13 - Twins: 13 - Angels: 12 - Rangers: 12 - Marlins: 12 - Rockies: 12 - Braves: 12 - White Sox: 12 - Dodgers 12

Remarkably, the Cubs have only blown one game since May 18, which may explain their impressive 17-8 record over the past month. They are closely trailing the surging Tampa Bay Rays, who boast a record of 19-7 since May 18.

On the other end of the spectrum, the teams with the worst records over the past month include:

Royals: 8-16 - Rockies: 8-18 - Braves: 8-16 - Athletics: 8-19

Wow, that's quite disappointing. The team I'm particularly perplexed by is the Royals, as they are scoring only 3.32 runs per game this year. With a run differential of just -23, their pitching seems solid, but their hitting has been puzzling. They are, in a way, the American League version of the Braves this season...