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Darren Klein

Joined: Apr 7, 2022

Darren is the founder & CEO of Grunttalksmlb.com / Grunt Baseball on YouTube A life long Yankees fan with knowledge that stretches all across the league. Follow his personal accounts @Gruntbaseball @Grunttalksmlb From 2007-2012 Darren was enlisted in the United Marine Corps and served in Afghanistan as an infantry light armoured recon scout.

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Baseball Hall of Fame first-timers: Who should be in and who should be out

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Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo

Diving into why the 2023 World Series was the lowest-rated Fall Classic ever

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May 5, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini (16, left), starting pitcher John Means (47), catcher Pedro Severino (28), third baseman Rio Ruiz (14) and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (6) celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

MLB history: What is the most heartbreaking loss of a perfect game?

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Oct 23, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (28) reacts after striking out in the third inning against the Houston Astros during game four of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

With crosstown rival Mets loading up, what’s next for New York Yankees?

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Sep 13, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) reacts to his double against the Kansas City Royals in the third inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Despite Correa news, don’t overlook New York Mets bullpen moves

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Sep 15, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) celebrates his double in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking MLB’s best early offseason moves heading into Winter Meetings

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Oct 8, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) looks on as Cleveland Guardians right fielder Oscar Gonzalez (39) (not pictured) hits a home run to win the game in the fifteenth inning during game two of the Wild Card series for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

4 MLB teams in danger of taking a step back in 2023

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 31: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the ninth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds on May 31, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

What do these 8 MLB teams have to be thankful for?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 05: Andrew Friedman, President of Baseball Operations and manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers talk on the field before a preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on April 5, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers Free Agent Plans

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Jul 29, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) comes out for the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

What will these American League teams do this offseason?

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jordan Montgomery #48 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

These National League teams need to take the next step this offseason

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Oct 1, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, US; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (43) in the dugout during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Can the Philadelphia Phillies grab World Series advantage in Game 3?

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Jul 16, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; American League Futures shortstop Anthony Volpe (7) returns to the dugout after striking out in the first inning of the All Star-Futures Game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees – The Next Wave Of Baby Bombers

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Mar 14, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman talks with media during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

It’s official: The Houston Astros broke the New York Yankees

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Oct 19, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) talks to media during a press conference before game one of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees: Will they finally get past the Houston Astros?

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Apr 7, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez (75) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres: Robert Suarez has been an unsung hero

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