https://www.408tocenter.com/articles daily 1.0 2026-02-27 https://www.408tocenter.com/articles/the-hobby monthly 0.5 2026-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/ae1378de-f4fa-46c0-beaf-247c4a659dfe/Hobby+2.png Articles - Cardboard Legends: The Evolution of Baseball Cards - Make it stand out (Photo: 408) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/a321948a-8ce8-45ed-91c8-e2e22753fca9/IMG_9998.png Articles - Cardboard Legends: The Evolution of Baseball Cards - The earliest known baseball card to feature a professional club dates back to 1860, capturing the Brooklyn Atlantics." (Photo: 408) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/ccf2b4e5-3094-41fd-91f2-42fbed1bbb47/IMG_0068.png Articles - Cardboard Legends: The Evolution of Baseball Cards - Only 50–200 T206 Honus Wagner cards were ever made. The run was cut short after Wagner objected to the card’s distribution in tobacco packaging, making it one of the rarest collectibles in history. (Photo: 408) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/41a84c73-34ab-45f8-a152-4fe0d817837a/IMG_0059.png Articles - Cardboard Legends: The Evolution of Baseball Cards - Mickey Mantle’s 1954 Bowman card stands out as a premier offering; the inclusion of his facsimile signature and detailed statistics on the reverse side solidified Bowman’s reputation for excellence. (Photo: 408) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/42997ff7-0bc0-427f-87fe-7cb880293a44/IMG_0065.jpeg Articles - Cardboard Legends: The Evolution of Baseball Cards Parallel cards are a favorite among collectors; by adding a unique twist to a base card's design, they transform common finds into sought-after treasures. (Photos: 408) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/140d0612-3841-4f94-bc57-dc5d88f85eb8/IMG_0061.jpg Articles - Cardboard Legends: The Evolution of Baseball Cards My son Jayce pulled his first-ever autograph card today at a game—a 2024 Topps Tom Glavine. I’ve opened plenty of packs, but I’ve never seen a signature pulled live until that day in Cleveland. (Photo: 408) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/7b1458f4-4073-407c-b3a2-465a7e68eaec/IMG_0066.jpeg Articles - Cardboard Legends: The Evolution of Baseball Cards From Billy Ripken’s profane bat knob to Keith Comstock’s ill-timed encounter with a baseball, these two cards remain the gold standard for memorable—and accidental—error baseball card history. 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Other times it does, and you get yourself a World Series MVP, like Jorge Soler. (Photo: 408) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/66e21742-c785-4fd6-9b8d-c9f7e5174e9b/IMG_7170.jpg Articles - Trade me Away Randy Johnson, Mark Teixiera, and CC Sabathia were all traded at the Trade Deadline, and ended up earning big contracts and some “hardware” later in their careers (Photo: 408) https://www.408tocenter.com/articles/mid-summer-mishap monthly 0.5 2025-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/5cadfacd-6f0a-45ba-a1c9-691afc337561/7306606A-0A6B-4081-818F-84AB0139F1B7.png Articles - Mid-Summer Mishap (Photo: 408) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/f255ce5c-8a98-4529-9b1c-4d65d7e9abaa/Bonds+Hunter.jpg Articles - Mid-Summer Mishap - Make it stand out Barry Bonds, lifts Torii Hunter over his shoulder, after robbing him of what would have been a home run in the first inning of the 2002 MLB All-Star Game. Bonds would win his fifth MVP in 2002 after hitting 46 home runs, driving in 110 RBI’s, posting a 1.381 OPS, and leading the Giants to the World Series. (Photo: Chicago Tribune) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/ff3ccb11-df5b-485b-a223-7f069d2f38b9/1007741.jpg Articles - Mid-Summer Mishap - Make it stand out All MLB commissioner Bud Selig could do was raise his hands after it was agreed upon that the 2002 MLB All-Star Game would end in a tie after the 11th inning if neither team score. (Photo: MLB) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/e836bbe2-08d3-408e-9dfe-e699b588daf3/IMG_6876.jpg Articles - Mid-Summer Mishap Ever since the 2002 All-Star Game tie, MLB has come a long way with its Mid-Summer Classic. The game and events surrounding it have evolved to make it the premier All-Star Game. 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The sisters (Debbie, Kathy, Joni, and Kim) helped the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates and their quest for the World Series (Photo: Philadelphia Music Alliance) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/2a491b39-a33d-4163-a0b3-398745ac6cbc/0FFF389C-8E05-44FB-BD42-9FB95B6BC433.jpg Articles - We are Family Willie Stargell, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988, adopted “We are Family” for the Pirates in 1979. Stargell hit .400, with 3 home runs, 7 RBI’s, and a 1.208 OPS in seven games in the 1979 World Series. (Photos: Google) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/2418b082-0748-4949-a903-de7ec1a1b8eb/IMG_1144.jpg Articles - We are Family Pirates pitcher Kent Tekulve, who went 10-8 with a 2.75 ERA, and finished 5th in Cy Young vote and 8th in NL MVP vote in 1979, was an instrumental part of the Pirates championship run. 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Gibson posted a career .458 OBP and .718 SLG% during his Hall of Fame career. (Photo: Wikipedia) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/939f8b7b-1213-47cc-9ad3-7eff2c507ce6/Babe.jpg Articles - Analytics Avenue: OPS - Make it stand out Babe Ruth, MLB’s all-time OPS leader (1.163). The MLB active leader is Mike Trout (.991) with Aaron Judge (.985) not too far behind. (Photo: Getty Images) https://www.408tocenter.com/articles/2024-mlb-preview monthly 0.5 2024-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/3a70ab27-62b3-4267-94ef-d1fed04b9ed8/2024.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Make it stand out Photo: Major League Baseball https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/8827369b-dbbf-4d0f-a526-018f5b8c3307/Burnes.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Corbin Burne s Baltimore has a legit ace in Burnes, who was traded from Milwaukee for DL Hall, Joey Ortiz, and future considerations. Burnes, who won the National League (NL) Cy Young award in 2021 (2.43 ERA, 234 strikeouts), enters free agency after the 2024 season. Can he lead Baltimore back to the World Series for the first time in 41 years? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/ab3a071e-42ce-4088-bf72-05b43487f1ef/Volpe.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Anthony Volpe New York will look to the 2023 AL Shortstop Gold Glove winner to take the next step in his career offensively. Volpe has the great ability to get on base and steal bases - which is a valuable asset to a powerful offense. New York’s OPB% was 27th in MLB in 2023 (.304). Volpe posted a .283 OBP last season, something he’ll need to greatly improved upon in 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/ac560511-f2e6-422a-a9a7-2a87f2696e6e/Romano.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Jordan Romano Romano was the second best closer in the AL last season, saving 36 games for Toronto. He saw his numbers rise a bit in 2023 (2.90 ERA, 24 walks, .218 Batting Against average), and was only able to appear once during the postseason. If Toronto is able to get to the two-time All-Star Romano in plenty of save situations in 2024, they could make some noise this postseason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/e538266a-1b1a-4c61-ba11-2b0fd6477062/Arozarena.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Randy Arozarena Tampa Bay has a “way” of taking players that other teams don’t want and getting the most out of their production. Arozarena is one of them (along with Diaz and Paredes). Look for the 2021 AL Rookie of the Year to continue to improve after collecting 140 hits, 80 walks, and 234 total bases in 2023. If Arozarena leads Tampa Bay offensively this year, their “friends” in New York and Toronto may slide down in these projections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/8fa6bb61-0931-4d83-b380-65662c76c9fc/Casas.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Triston Casas The former first-round pick for Boston took big strides in his first full season in 2023. He has the frame (6’5, 244) to drive the ball over the short porch in right field at Fenway. Last season, Casas collected 113 hits, smashed 24 home runs, and posted an .856 OPS. If he can trim down his strikeouts (126 - second most on team in 2023), and score more runs (66 - fifth best on team), he should help Boston be more competitive in the crowded AL East. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/a01f033d-9c88-4328-80c1-a33cf9d38688/Julien.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Edouard Julien With the departure of Jorge Polanco, Julien takes over as Minnesota’s every day second baseman. Appearing in 109 games last season, Julien has a unique ability to get on base and hit for power. He was second on the team in runs (60), fifth in hits (89), and second in OPS (.839). Imagine what Minnesota will be able to get out of him with a full-season. His ability to reach base and score runs will help Minnesota stay atop the AL Central in 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/7c82ed3c-bad4-465c-af21-e352f755711a/Bieber.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Shane Bieber Many expect Bieber to be dealt at this year’s trade deadline as he approaches free agency in 2025. Last season, the asking price was too high for Cleveland’s ace, who was injured and didn’t look like the same pitcher who the AL Cy Young in 2020. If Cleveland somehow stays “in the hunt” this season, Bieber may not go anywhere. Many expect, though, for him to be traded and help a team win a World Series title. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/023713fb-36cf-4862-805b-f91641d5bae2/Mize.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Casey Mize After missing the entire 2023 season due to Tommy John Surgery, Detroit will look to Mize to help support a pitching staff that frankly will need him in 2024. The former first overall pick in 2018 out of Auburn has “the stuff” to be a future ace for Detroit. In 2021, he pitched 150 innings, going 7-9 and striking out 118 batters. With a lot of “big bats” in the division, look for Detroit to ease Mize back into things, and hopefully see what the envisioned in him by season’s end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/24a232b7-6f82-43c1-8652-951559b4922d/Garcia.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Maikel García Another Kansas City player developed in their system, Garcia produced in a way many didn’t expect him to. In his first full season, he slashed .272/.323/.358 while collecting 126 hits and 20 doubles. With his ability to get on base and steal bags (23 in 2023), it presents a good opportunity for Kansas City to score runs in a division where they were quite scarce in 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/f5048fbc-db03-4102-b600-ada3963c8ea3/Vaughn.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Andrew Vaughn Vaughn, the former 1st round pick by Chicago in the 2019 MLB Draft, took major strides in honing in his power and ability to drive in runs in 2023. He had more hits, home runs, RBI’s walks, and just a tad bit lower OPS in 2023 than he did in 2024. Expect these numbers to rise as Chicago looks for another big bat to go along with Luis Robert and Eloy Jiménez. Chicago will take all the runs they can get in 2024 because they’re going to need them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/041e76ff-ba94-4079-8ef8-78042558ca68/deGrom.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Jacob deGrom Texas’ run to a World Series title in 2023 was great, and was even more impressive that they only had deGrom for six starts before he elected to have Tommy John surgery. He’s still one of the best pitchers in all of MLB, and even though he’s gone through a rough patch with injuries, his presence on the mound is commanding. Last season, deGrom went 2-0 with a 2.67 ERA and 45 strikeouts. He could be the difference maker for Texas in 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/25ae8321-62e5-4c79-99dd-410124858f77/Bregman.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Alex Bregman Houston’s longtime third baseman enters a contract year, after collecting 163 hits, 103 runs, 25 home runs, 98 RBI’s, and 274 total bases, all in the top three statistically for Houston. Will Houston make the decision to move on from Bregman at the trade deadline if they’re out of the race? Even if Houston makes a deep playoff run: Will he be their third baseman in 2025? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/eb5d0522-dca7-4b6c-895a-a316ae73fb13/Gilbert.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Logan Gilbert The former 2018 first round draft pick, Gilbert enters his fourth season looking to continue to improve, something he’s done drastically. Las season, Gilbert went 13-7, and was second on the team in strikeouts (189), and walks per 9 innings (1.7). He’ll need to improve on his earned runs (79) and hits allowed (169), both numbers that rose from 2022 to 2023. Having to face Castillo and Gilbert in any series will be tough for opposing teams in 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/40d38c63-8531-4bf9-967f-a902891ebd46/Canning.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Griffin Canning Canning was the best right-handed pitcher in the rotation not named Ohtani in 2023. Canning, the former 2017 second-round pick for the Angels, had his best season in 2023. He pitched better last season with a 4.32 ERA and struck out 139 batters. His “stuff” is good, and could be the anchor in a Los Angeles rotation that is “shaky” in the powerful AL West. He won’t pitch them to a division title in 2024, but a good season from Canning could help keep division rival Seattle out of the playoffs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/d8f4d296-38e4-4d82-a7cf-cccac8c9f933/Ruiz.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Esteury Ruiz The speedster outfielder, Ruiz led the AL in stolen bases in 2023 with 67. The bigger bases and new pickoff rules surely helped this, and Ruiz will continue to be a threat on the base paths in 2024. His ability, though, to only score 47 runs, shows their offense is dismal. It’ll be fun to watch how many bags Ruiz will be able to “swipe” this season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/f5f6b22c-35df-4836-8560-2de7a9bd7819/Fried.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Max Fried The second-place finisher in the 2022 NL Cy Young vote, Fried battled injury in 2023 that limited him to only 14 games. Fried has dominated when he pitches 165+ innings, which he did in 2019, 2021, and 2022, all seasons where he won 14+ games. Atlanta will need to him stay healthy in 2024 in order to return to this year’s fall classic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/678c7026-df59-4da9-ba5e-39b7a31ee225/Harper.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Bryce Harper It’s hard to believe 2024 will be Harper’s sixth season in Philadelphia. Three years removed from his NL MVP, Harper makes the move to first base full-time for Philadelphia in 2024. In 126 games last season, Harper posted a .900 OPS with 29 doubles, 84 runs, and a .499 SLG%. He “hit his stride” towards the end of the season, and while I don’t think the position change will affect him too much, a full-season of healthy Harper will help Philadelphia stay relevant all season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/753677a6-defc-4eb4-b320-2f9ec52c16dd/Diaz.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Edwin Díaz The city of New York hasn’t had this electric of a closer since Mariano Rivera. Díaz returns to New York in 2024 after suffering a knee injury during the 2023 World Baseball Classic, forcing him to miss the entire season. Díaz was electric in 2022. saving 32 games with a 1.31 ERA, and a 0.839 WHIP. It’s almost a guaranteed “W” when you hear the trumpets playing for Díaz. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/ec7a0b25-9ee6-417a-a769-02d064bf6f41/Eury+Perez+2.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Eury Perez Perez, who made his debut with Miami last season. show reliance as a strong fourth starter for “the fish.” In just 91 innings, he led Miami starting pitchers in ERA (3.15), hits allowed (72), and WHIP (1.128). Expect Perez to throw more innings in 2024 and continue to improve upon his rookie campaign, where he finished 7th in the NL Rookie of the Year vote. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/aa6a3ed2-fc6b-485d-bfd1-14f5fee67f04/Senzel.png Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Nick Senzel The former first round pick of the Cincinnati Reds, Senzel finds himself on a new team in 2024. He’s never had much consistency with regular playing time, and it will be interesting to see what he can do as Washington’s everyday third baseman. In his short career, he’s slashed .239/.302/.369 with 53 doubles and 104 walks. Like most of his Washington teammates, more playing time will give him the chance to hopefully flourish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/8e4c051a-789d-4fb9-af28-e9247fe8d5bc/Elly.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Elly De La Cruz De La Cruz was the “spark plug” that ignited Cincinnati last season. The 6’5 shortstop, who has speed, and can hit for power, was nothing less than electric in 2023. In 98 games, he collected 91 hits, including 15 doubles, 7 triples, 13 home runs, and swiped 35 bases. His enthusiasm and athleticism will lead Cincinnati in 2024. A full season, and hopefully less strikeouts (144) will elevate him to one of the game’s top players before we all know it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/7503e9fc-e389-4f3f-a17e-f7431d0efe5e/Cody.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Cody Bellinger Probably the biggest surprise player in 2023, Bellinger defied all odds and looked like his former MVP-self. Chicago took a chance on Bellinger in 2023 with a one-year contract, and all he did was clobber 26 home runs, drive in 97 RBI’s, post an .881 OPS, and finish in the Top-10 in the NL MVP vote. He’s the catalyst in this lineup, and Chicago will go as far as he’ll take them in 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/b85b9c9a-ab91-4b1f-83a8-38102ca368f3/Bednar.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: David Bender Always nice to have a dominant closer you can turn the game over to, and thats just what Pittsburgh has in Bednar. In his first full season in the role in 2023, Bednar saved an NL best 39 games in 66 appearances while posting a 2.00 ERA. He earned his second consecutive all-star appearance in 2023, and I expect him to be as dominant or more in 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/f349d0ed-51ba-45d9-94c7-e3b834ad6eaa/Jackson+C.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Jackson Chourio MLB’s #2 ranked prospect has already made Milwaukee’s Opening Day roster, and the expectations are high for the rookie outfielder. Chourio, who just turned 20, hit 22 home runs, drove in 91 RBI’s, with .282/.338/.467 slash line between AA and AAA last season. Look for Chourio to be mentored by Yelich, and be a contender for the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/7de505da-4698-4030-8854-32af23c7b88f/Lars.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Lars Nootbar Not only does Nootbar have the best name in MLB, he proved to be a steady outfielder for St. Louis for years to come. In 117 games last season, Nootbar collected 23 doubles with a .261/.367/.418 slash line in 2023. His .784 OPS was fifth best on the team, and he’s proving to be a good replacement for Harrison Bader (now with the New York Mets). Look for Nootbar to improve with more at-bats and opportunities in 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/3673d9ce-2aea-4493-baa9-1353e7bd205d/Walker.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Walker Buehler Buehler, who will join Los Angeles’ rotation at some point this season after recovering from Tommy John surgery, could be the catalyst to lead them back to the World Series. Buehler has Cy Young “stuff”, and the ability to pitch 200+ innings. In his best season in 2021, Buehler pitched 207 innings with 212 strikeouts while going 16-4. Los Angeles will need him in 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/eba4ba31-5772-47f0-9a37-8534e6a333bc/Lee.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Jung Hoo Lee San Francisco signed the outfielder from the KBO this offseason to a 6 year, $113 million deal. Lee is an on-base machine, garnering a .407 OBP% in his seven seasons in Korea. His ability to get on base, while also collecting extra base hits (244 doubles on top of 581 runs scored during his career) will help San Francisco keep some pace with Los Angeles this season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/c5f4c12a-c48d-4160-93b4-8615198d77f3/King.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Michael King King was one of the many pieces in the Juan Soto trade with New York, and he moves into the starting rotation full time in San Diego. He was the one player that New York was hesitant on trading, but they knew he had to be included. Last season in New York, King pitched between the rotation and bullpen, collecting a 2.75 ERA in 104 innings to go along with 127 strikeouts. His ability to get batters to swing and miss (10.9 K/9 in 2023) gives San Diego a solid fourth starter in the rotation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/ce91cf83-2f36-44c4-b5bb-c74f2cd8b72b/Thomas.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Alek Thomas The former 2nd round pick by Arizona in the 2018 MLB draft, Thomas is another potential threat to get on base and steal bags, something Arizona was good at in 2023 (166 steals - 2nd best in MLB). Thomas must take strides in 2024 to solidify himself a permanent roster spot moving forward, as he was in AAA a few times in 2023. With Carroll leading off, and Thomas potentially towards the bottom of the lineup, it provides a unique opportunity to score early and often. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/e3ed761b-7008-448f-8f58-299a81e85abb/Bryant.jpeg Articles - 2024 MLB Preview - Player to Watch: Kris Bryant After signing a 7 year, $182 million deal in 2022, Bryant has played a “whopping” 122 games for Colorado since. Injuries have plagued the former NL MVP, and he looks to re-ignite his career becoming a utility man, moving on from his traditional third base, to platooning the outfield and infield now. Unfortunately, the player Colorado thought they were getting may not live up to expectations at this point. When healthy, Bryant has slashed .259/.335/.404 with a .740 OPS. The key phrase though - "when healthy.” https://www.408tocenter.com/articles/how-to-fix-the-hall monthly 0.5 2024-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/6babafbd-f8bc-47b6-920c-ef25f4d45e9d/HOF.jpeg Articles - How to fix the Hall - Make it stand out The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo: Major League Baseball) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/e6da78b1-bf79-4771-991e-aae62e60bb73/First+Class.jpeg Articles - How to fix the Hall - Make it stand out At the official opening of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939, 10 of the 11 living members of the Hall of Fame attended that year’s induction ceremony. Front row: Eddie Collins (Class of 1939), Babe Ruth, Connie Mack (Class of 1937), and Cy Young (Class of 1937). Back Row: Honus Wagner, Grover Cleveland Alexander (Class of 1938), Tris Speaker (Class of 1937), Nap Lajoie (Class of 1937), George Sisler (Class of 1939), and Walter Johnson. Christy Mathewson passed away in 1925, and Ty Cobb, the only other living member of the Hall of Fame at the time, refused to attend. (Photo: Baseball Hall of Fame) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/f2db43a7-f909-4b09-8b5c-043dd9936553/ADA736A5-41ED-45DD-8D96-F920E7EC2131.jpg Articles - How to fix the Hall Players like Ron Santo (left), Tim Lincecum (top right), and Kenny Lofton could have benefitted from enhancements to the Baseball Hall of Fame voting process during their time on their respective ballots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/d3a3f749-f73d-4558-955c-2864f4d5e8d7/Billy+Wagner.jpeg Articles - How to fix the Hall - Make it stand out Will Billy Wagner finally the “call to the hall today?” He appeared on 18% more ballots from 2022 to 2023, and if suggested standards were available, would he have gained entry to the hall sooner? (Photo: Houston Chronicle) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/dbb0ba81-7c15-4cd7-95a8-1ace34b0cdee/mark-mcgwire-62-090818-allsport-ftrjpg_hf4aw3evieb61rndnk8ad4ng4.jpg Articles - How to fix the Hall - Make it stand out Mark McGwire was the first big time player of the steroid era to appear on the Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot. McGwire would not be voted in by the BBWAA, but is currently being considered by the Veteran’s Committee (Photo: The Sporting News) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/a327ece2-4326-4248-8b20-e064745a59e0/6CCD84C6-4331-47AB-ACC7-BABD2C23A158.jpg Articles - How to fix the Hall Barry Bonds (top left), Roger Clemens (bottom left), and Alex Rodriguez were all garnered as first-ballot hall of famers when their careers started. After suspected (Bonds and Clemens) and proven (Rodriguez) PED use, that honor has since diminished. The hall of fame should drop their infamous character clause, and let these baseball greats into the hall of fame. (Photos: 408) https://www.408tocenter.com/articles/the-bandit monthly 0.5 2023-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/5c6737b5-624b-4519-bd58-7ceb7f149f62/Morganna_Kissing_Bandit.jpg Articles - The Bandit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/c9af2941-186e-4280-94f9-fbea364041b1/04edaad0-f426-11e9-beaf-a5d1954d914c.jpeg Articles - The Bandit - Morganna runs towards the Angels’ Fred Lynn during a game 1983. Lynn would say after the game, “I heard all the fans yelling and screaming - I knew it wasn’t for me.” (Photo: Cincinnati Enquirer) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/cffc87fa-20e3-4ea0-b71c-2dd752e903e5/AP60842955941.jpg Articles - The Bandit - Morganna and George Brett, after he surprised her on stage in 1977. (Photo: Associated Press) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/7cdd3193-6e6a-46fe-aeec-d79cfd776102/IMG_4980.jpg Articles - The Bandit Morganna on her very own baseball card. She was a partial owner of the Utica Blue Sox minor league team, who promoted her with her own line of peanuts that fans could buy at the game. (Photo: Google) https://www.408tocenter.com/articles/408s-fall-classics-finest monthly 0.5 2023-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/16eba05c-b5e5-4ec9-90ea-51fb49e3002d/Joe+Carter.jpeg Articles - 408’s Fall Classic’s Finest - Make it stand out Joe Carter celebrates with his Toronto Blue Jay teammates after hitting a walkoff, World Series clinching home run in 1993. (Photo: Bleacher Report) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/bcefc374-908f-4dd7-9865-acd99e60aa8a/Mays.jpeg Articles - 408’s Fall Classic’s Finest - Make it stand out Willie Mays, saving the game for the Giants, and solidifying himself as a World Series great during the 1954 Fall Classic. (Photo: SABR) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/a614aaf1-0c53-4790-b757-0f121f6b9be0/Fisk.jpeg Articles - 408’s Fall Classic’s Finest - Make it stand out Carlton Fisk waving the ball fair during Game 6 of the 1975 World Series. (Photo: Sports Illustrated) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/5d9c5428-1c23-40f9-b3b6-bdeb305db021/Carter+2.jpeg Articles - 408’s Fall Classic’s Finest - Make it stand out Joe Carter rounds second after hitting a series clinching walk-off home run for the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1993 World Series. (Photo: Sports Net) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/b8dc169b-0860-4d6e-9ec1-2df05ba29b60/Buckner.jpeg Articles - 408’s Fall Classic’s Finest - Make it stand out Game 6 of the 1986 World Series ended in dramatic fashion, as a ground ball gets by Boston First Baseman Bill Buckner to give New York a 6-5 win. If fielded, Boston would have ended their 68-year championship drought, one they would accomplish 18 years later in 2004. (Photo: Boston Globe) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/6f6b0eca-0411-41ec-9b81-61327ad029c2/Gibson.jpeg Articles - 408’s Fall Classic’s Finest - Make it stand out Kirk Gibson hits a hobbled, walk-off home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. It would be Gibson’s only at-bat in the series, and his most famous contribution to the Fall Classic. (Photo: Sports Illustrated) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/310fdebc-89b9-48f1-866c-a4f053600463/Larsen.jpeg Articles - 408’s Fall Classic’s Finest - Make it stand out Yogi Berra leaps into the arms of Don Larsen after he threw a perfect game during Game 5 of the 1956 World Series. 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(Photo: FanPop) https://www.408tocenter.com/articles/the-beginning-of-the-best-the-1989-all-star-game monthly 0.5 2023-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/475ca555-4fe5-497b-a919-f779fbbaa26a/s-l1600.jpg Articles - The Beginning of the Best: The 1989 All-Star Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63d0095a52512b75bb8ec3f2/b88b4821-7e77-4652-a49e-0bbd435da6f6/2C8A9AD4-F0FA-40B2-9781-4F6FE4CB19A7.jpeg Articles - The Beginning of the Best: The 1989 All-Star Game - Make it stand out Bob Costas, Marv Albert, and their perfect hair, served as on-field announcers for the game. 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