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SwartzSports 2018 National League and American League All-Star Game Rosters

June 16, 2018
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Embed from Getty Images We’re still a month away from Major League Baseball’s mid-summer All-Star Game, but it’s a fine time to evaluate which players have the edge to getting special invitations. For the sake of this article, I’ll play the role of the MLB commissioner, executives, and the fans, meaning I get final say in determining who makes the All-Star teams. It’s not merely an exercise in selecting the…

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Projecting Philadelphia Phillies’ Lineup and Starting Rotation in 2019

May 30, 2016
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Embed from Getty Images   For the first time in several years, there’s reason for optimism among Philadelphia Phillies fans. New general manager Matt Klentak has the team trending in a positive direction, and a plus-.500 winning percentage in mid-May is stunning, to say the least. The offense hasn’t mustered much, but a young pitching staff shows long-term potential, and there are future stars to be found in the field,…

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5 Reasons Why the 2015 Season Has Been Successful for the Phillies

August 27, 2015
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  View image | gettyimages.com   The Phillies are the worst team in baseball in 2015. They’ve lost the most games and they possess easily the worst run differential. They have a pitching staff that is worse than some teams’ Triple-A rotations. They’re on their second manager, and that’s not even by choice. And yet, somehow, against all odds, the season has been a major success for the Phillies. Here…

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