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Phil Akre

Joined: Jul 10, 2016

Phil is currently a sophomore at Quinnipiac University working towards a degree in Advertising and Integrated Communications, Journalism minor, and an eventual masters of Interactive Media. He works for Quinnipiac's Athletic department as an assistant in social media, PR and video. He is a former contributor for FanSided's site, "Yanks Go Yard." You can contact Phil through his email, PEAkre@quinnipiac.edu.

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 17: Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) pitches during the MLB Baseball games between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago Cubs on September 17, 2018 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Adam Bow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Potential Rotation Fits for 2019

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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 3: J.D. Martinez #28 and Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox look on during a workout before the American League Division Series on October 3, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

MLB Playoffs: 2018 ALCS Preview

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 30, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 3-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

2018 MLB Playoffs Bode Well for Major League Baseball’s Resurgence

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 27: San Francisco Giants Manager Bruce Bochy surveys the field before the Major League Baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants on June 27, 2018, at AT&T Park in San Francisco. (Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Will Giants Bring Back Bochy in 2019?

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TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 8: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Indians slides across home plate to score a run on a wild pitch in the sixth inning during MLB game action as Mark Leiter Jr. #62 of the Toronto Blue Jays cannot tag him out in time at Rogers Centre on September 8, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians: Jose Ramirez Certifies Superstar Status with 30-30 Season

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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 31: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim high fives Shohei Ohtani #17 after a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 31, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Mike Trout’s Future in Question Following Ohtani Injury

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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes a throw to first base in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Manny Machado at Third Base?

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CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 17: Manager manager Terry Francona #77 removes relief pitcher Andrew Miller #24 of the Cleveland Indians from the game during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on August 17, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians: Playoffs Without Andrew Miller?

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COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 28: Ford C. Frick Award winner Bob Costas speaks during the 2018 Hall of Fame Awards Presentation at the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday July 28, 2018 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Bob Costas Soon to Hit the Free Agent Market

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 17: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals and the National League throws out the first pitch in the first inning against the American League during the 89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard at Nationals Park on July 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

National League Cy Young: Max Scherzer Remains the Clear Frontrunner

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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 01: Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees hits a 3 run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on August 1, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Who Will Win the American League Rookie of the Year Award?

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ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 22: Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) at bat during a MLB game between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on July 22, 2018 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Who Are the American League MVP Frontrunners?

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CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 28: Matt Harvey #32 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park on July 28, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

MLB Trade Deadline: Three National League Players Who Could be Traded in August

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 06: Chris Archer (22) of the Rays follows thru after delivering a pitch to the plate during the MLB regular season game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays on May 06, 2018, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays Rumors: Potential Trades for Chris Archer

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 27: Zach Britton #53 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 27, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Grading Baltimore’s Return on Zach Britton Trade

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 11: Manager Gabe Kapler #22 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the dugout before a game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 11, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Where to Go After Missing Machado?

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