Mike's Hardball Blueprint
Michael McDermottMichael McDermott brings the latest analysis on Major League Baseball, providing the "why" behind the action.
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Evaluating Jeff Hoffman as a Potential Phillies Trade Target
The biggest need for the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the August 3 trade deadline is to fortify the back end of their bullpen. And to address that need, the Phillies could turn to a familiar face: Jeff Hoffman.
Hoffman was once a key lev...
The Philadelphia Phillies May Be the Most Inconsistent Contender in 2026
If you asked which team is the most difficult to predict in their postseason chances, my answer is the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s a team that can win anywhere from 0 to 13 games in the postseason, which creates both an exciting and frustra...
Sandy Alcántara Has Become Baseball's Most Dominant Starter Again
One of the biggest early-season developments in 2026 has been the revival of Sandy Alcántara. Alcántara cruised to a National League Cy Young Award in 2022, but has dealt with injuries and underperformance since. But now that he’s at his pe...
The Margins that Win or Lose Baseball Games
Oftentimes, we compare the talent level between the 30 MLB teams to see who the best are. But when you stare out from the 10,000-foot view, we have to remember that every MLB player is talented and gets paid a lot of money to play a game....
Konnor Griffin's Arrival Changes the Pirates Direction for the Next Decade
When the Pittsburgh Pirates sent out Konnor Griffin as one of the final roster cuts, it wasn’t clear when he would return. Less than two weeks later, the consensus top prospect will debut in Pittsburgh’s home opener on April 3rd. Griffin al...
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