This week in MLB November 18, 2023A collection of Deadspin's best posts of the week from the baseball world
The USMNT shows mettle, and a lack of depthThe Yanks win 3-0 but don’t have much when Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah are hurt
Ron Washington’s hiring is a bizarre move for the Los Angeles AngelsArte Moreno has now hired 5 different managers since 2018. This latest one couldn't be a worse fit
Shohei Ohtani's most likely landing spot is the NL WestIt seems inevitable that the two-way star ends up with the Dodgers, but maybe the Giants swoop in?
If Shohei Ohtani stays in the AL West, it sure as hell won't be with the AngelsPerhaps the two-way star inks a massive deal with the defending champion Texas Rangers?
The NL Central is looking like it's Chicago and then everyone elseBut the Cubs have never, ever disappointed, so let's take a look at how things could shake out for the division this…
Someone has to win the AL Central — but these teams are majorly flawedDon't expect anything flashy from the White Sox, Twins, et al this offseason
It'll be an interesting offseason for the NL East clubsCan the Braves or Phillies make it back to the World Series? Will the Mets tear it down even more?
The New York Yankees have a lot to do to get back atop the AL EastThe Orioles and Rays, even with some question marks, remain ahead of the Bronx Bombers
What’s important is who wants you to know the San Diego Padres took out a loanFunny how these things get out when an MLB team spends heavily
Sports’ 4 billionaire athletes are all Black. 3 came from the NBA — NFLers take noteBaseball has the biggest contracts, the NFL is the biggest sport, but Black basketball players have the most money
This Classic Baseball Snack Is Failing AbroadBallpark peanuts are striking out in Japan, but maybe they can be saved.
Mariners fans probably have some good suggestions on what Jerry Dipoto can do with his 54 percentAfter Seattle vomited away their playoff spot, the GM says they are doing fans 'a favor'
The Tampa Bay Rays-Texas Rangers series winner will advance to the World SeriesThe highest ceilings for teams in the AL reside with these Wild Card opponents
2023 MLB AL batting average leadersYandy Díaz of the Tampa Bay Rays led the American League with .330 batting average
2023 MLB AL home run leadersShohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels led the American League with 44 home runs
2023 MLB AL runs batted in leadersKyle Tucker of the Houston Astros led the American League with 112 runs batted in
2023 MLB AL strikeout leadersKevin Gausman of the Toronto Blue Jays led the American League with 237 strikeouts
Here's who we have winning the American League awardsThe voting for Cy Young, Rookie of Year and MVP in the AL should be much clearer than over in the NL
2023 MLB batting average leadersLuis Arraez of the Miami Marlins led both leagues with .354 batting average