Greg Goldstein

Joined: Dec 4, 2015

I am a senior communications major at the University of Maryland, College Park. I'm a self-admitted sports junkie with a particular passion for baseball. I write for the love of the game and hope to be working in sports for the rest of my life.

Jun 20, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers catcher Jonathan Lucroy (25) and relief pitcher Keone Kela (50) celebrate the win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Rangers: After a rough start, the bullpen has bounced back nicely

May 12, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; New York Mets shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera (13) reacts after getting called out on strikes in the first inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets: Asdrubal Cabrera asks for trade amid positional switch

May 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo (49) walks to the dugout after being relieved during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners: Yovani Gallardo trade was always a bad idea

Jun 18, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley (25) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Diamondbacks defeated the Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Diamondbacks: Is Archie Bradley the next great super reliever?

April 8, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cam Bedrosian (32) throws in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Cam Bedrosian deserves closer’s role upon return

Jun 2, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (14) rounds the bases after hitting a two run homerun against the New York Yankees in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: Diving deeper into Justin Smoak’s breakout performance

Sep 11, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Michael Bourn (1) hits a two run home run in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels bring in Michael Bourn with Mike Trout injured

May 28, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (7) walks to back to the dugout after striking out during the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Demoting Maikel Franco would not be wise

Apr 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Brad Hand (52) and catcher Austin Hedges (18) celebrating defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres: What players will the team deal at the deadline?

May 7, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (15) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox: Dustin Pedroia to have MRI on left wrist

Sep 17, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Sean Rodriguez rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fourth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves: Sean Rodriguez working to get back on the field in 2017

Jun 14, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller looks on prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Tanking sounds good in theory, but has some serious flaws

May 20, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Rio Ruiz (14) reacts with center fielder Ender Inciarte (11) after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves: Is Rio Ruiz the long-term answer at third base?

May 7, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Greg Holland (56) celebrates with catcher Dustin Garneau (13) after a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Don’t overlook the Colorado Rockies’ outstanding bullpen

Sep 27, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A Pittsburgh Pirates hat and glove sit in the dugout prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Sign 18 Year-old Chinese Pitcher Hai-Cheng Gong

Oct 6, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) takes batting practice before the game against theToronto Blue Jays in game one of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball game at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports