Andrew Heaney

Has there been a closer franchise to winning a World Series ever that never reached the pinnacle than the Texas Rangers? The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex’s Major League Baseball team had multiple squads good enough to be the sport’s last…

1. Baltimore OriolesImage: Getty ImagesIf I told you the Baltimore Orioles could potentially be big spenders in free agency three years ago, you would’ve spat in my face and thrown me in the river for lunacy. However, fresh off an 83-win…

Image: Getty ImagesHow much is an electric, but oft-injured pitcher worth? The two-time Cy Young winner is arguably the best pitcher in baseball, but given his numerous stints on the IL, the Mets’ righty likely won’t be worth as much on the…

Shane Bieber, or Justin Bieber if you’re Bob CostasImage: Getty ImagesThe Dodgers, Braves, and Yankees combined to win 311 regular season games over the course of the regular season, but the playoffs have been a beautiful disaster so far.…

Albert Pujols joins Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth as the only players to hit 700 homersImage: Getty ImagesI never know how to write about the teams or players I like. I could pen 2,500 words on Albert Pujols in 20 minutes,…

Just leave him at home, Dodgers.Image: APCraig Kimbrel needs to be left off the Dodgers’ postseason roster.Sure, L.A. — the 2022 World Series favorite — is a sure bet to win its ninth NL West title in 10 years. And they may even challenge…

How big of a hit is losing Walker Buehler for the Dodgers?Image: APIn a time when it felt like nothing could go wrong for the Dodgers, something went wrong.Hours before the Dodgers took the field for the first of a four-game set in…

Photo: APThe Padres certainly have a way of stealing the headlines. And that’s not a bad thing, always, especially as the Padres do it by being one of the few teams that are constantly adding good players. Even great ones at times. Which…

Dodgers head of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and manager Dave Roberts.Illustration: Getty ImagesThe Dodgers have a few glaring holes on their roster.Yes, as of Wednesday morning, they’re 64-32. And yes, they have a 10.5-game lead in…

Craig KimbrelIllustration: Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES — It’s time for Dave Roberts to make a call to the bullpen.The Dodgers need a new closer.Craig Kimbrel’s first 25 appearances in a Dodger uniform haven’t gone according to plan.The Dodgers,…