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Ranking the 10 Best Power Hitters Available in Free Agency, Trade Talks

More and more, pitching is dominating Major League Baseball, which means players who provide any kind of offense, and especially power, are coming at a premium on the trade front or in the free-agent market.

Big bats are getting harder and harder to come by, and those that are available tend to come with some sort of flaw or concern, be it age, injury history or contract.

That's why it's helpful to know which players who can be labeled "power hitters" are the best targets for teams to go after this offseason.

Japanese Star Kenta Maeda's Scouting Report, Top Potential Suitors

The (multi) million-dollar question this offseason is whether Japanese pitcher Kenta Maeda will be posted by Nippon Professional Baseball’s Hiroshima Carp.

5 MLB Teams Poised to Make Big Noise in the Offseason Player Market

The offseason, especially the first few weeks after the World Series when every player is still technically available, is all about dreaming big. Hope springs eternal in November.

Yes, small moves can pay big dividends, and sometimes the best moves are the ones you don't make. Right now, though, everyone wants to focus on impact guysguys whose signing would make headlines even in the non-sports world and whose jerseys would immediately start appearing on the backs of casual fans.

Are 2014 AL, NL Comeback Winners Good Bets to Sustain Future Success?

Major League Baseball announced the 2014 Comeback Players of the Year in the American and National Leagues on Friday, and they got both of them right.

Dodgers Name Farhan Zaidi New GM: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

The Extra 2% meets Moneyball meets a whole lot of money. The Los Angeles Dodgers' front office overhaul continued Tuesday night, as Ken Gurnick of the team's official website reported that Oakland Athletics assistant general manager Farhan Zaidi will be named the team's next general manager:

Alfonso Soriano Announces Retirement After 16-Year MLB Career

Seven-time MLB All-Star Alfonso Soriano started his exceptional career with the New York Yankees, and four months after his release from the club in July he has decided to hang up his cleats for good.

MLB Gold Glove Awards 2014: Full List of Winners and Analysis

Major League Baseball's award season has begun. On Tuesday, the 2014 Gold Glove winners were announced for the American League and National League.    

Rawlings Sports announced the finalists on Oct. 23 with three candidates each at nine positions. From that pool of 27 players, here is how the voting turned out:

BBWAA Awards 2014: Full List of Finalists Announced and Reaction

Once the World Series is complete and before the winter meetings heat up, baseball fans have one thing to look forward to—the BBWAA Awards announcements and winners.    

Baseball fans love a good debate, and these awards often offer just that. Who could forget the battle lines drawn in 2012 between Team Sabermetrics (the Mike Trout crowd) and Team Triple Crown (the Miguel Cabrera crowd)? Or the constant debate over whether pitchers should be considered for the MVP? 

3 Dream Free-Agent Pickups for the Seattle Mariners

With MLB free agency beginning Monday night, the Seattle Mariners can officially start signing players in an attempt to upgrade their offense.

World Series 2014: Bold Predictions for Giants vs. Royals Showdown

If there is one thing the 2014 MLB playoffs have accomplished, it is reinforcing the idea that anything can happen. The fact that the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals are meeting in the World Series is proof of that.

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Best of the American League
Tampa Bay
19%
Boston
19%
Chicago
7%
Minnesota
10%
Los Angeles
17%
Texas
27%
Total votes: 270

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