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Justin Koonce

Justin hails from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and loves both baseball and the Cubs. He joined Fansided in June 2016.

Mar 22, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Puerto Rico catcher Yadier Molina (4) reacts during the seventh inning against USA during the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals: Will They Regret Molina Extension?

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Mar 18, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; A view of an official Rawlings baseball at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Orioles won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Awards Predictions 2017

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Apr 2, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) scores a run during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays: Kevin Kiermaier Impresses on Opening Day

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Jul 24, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Neftali Feliz (30) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Free Agency: Greg Holland or Neftali Feliz, Which Would You Prefer?

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Aug 8, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel (39) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Is a Jason Hammel Comeback a Possibility?

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Aug 31, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Welington Castillo (7) looks on during an at bat against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles Sign Welington Castillo: Questionable Move?

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Sep 18, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Jacob Turner (29) delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won 10-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Sign Former Top Prospect Jacob Turner

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Aug 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (55) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Rockies: One of the Best Young Pitching Staffs in the Game?

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Jul 31, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins center fielder Marcell Ozuna (13) connects for a two run RBI double during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Marlins: How Marcell Ozuna Became a Part of the Core

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Jul 17, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jonathon Niese (18) celebrates with Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier (26) after their game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The Pirates won 2-1 in eighteen innings. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Top Nationals in 18-Inning Marathon

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Jul 10, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (22) greets first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) as Rizzo crosses home plate to score a run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Anthony Rizzo Is Surging Right When They Need Him

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Jun 17, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Cincinnati Reds left fielder Adam Duvall (23) celebrates with catcher Ramon Cabrera (37) after scoring a run during the eleventh inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

MLB All Star Game: Should Each Team Have a Representative in the Game?

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Jul 4, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (41) delivers a pitch against Kansas City Royals at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays: Aaron Sanchez Is Helping Fans Forget About David Price

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Jun 21, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) hits a sac fly during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

The Biggest Bargains In Baseball

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May 9, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners: Felix Hernandez Set to Return After All-Star Break

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May 4, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) prepares to bat against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Should The Chicago Cubs Be Worried About Addison Russell?

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