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Matt Martell

Matt Martell

Joined: Sep 25, 2019

Using Gradual Peak to Evaluate Hall of Fame Candidates
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Using Gradual Peak to Evaluate Hall of Fame Candidates

In this SI Five-Tool Newsletter, we use gradual peak, a new metric to consider the Hall of Fame cases for players.

Matt Martell
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Andrew McCutchen Heads Home As the Pirates Continue Their Intriguing Offseason
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Andrew McCutchen Heads Home As the Pirates Continue Their Intriguing Offseason

In the 118th edition of the SI Five-Tool Newsletter, we finally focus on the abysmal team in Pittsburgh. Plus, the Twins, Carlos Correa, Brandon Belt and more.

Matt Martell
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Carlos Correa's Return Makes the Twins Playoff Contenders. Now They Must Add More
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Carlos Correa's Return Makes the Twins Playoff Contenders. Now They Must Add More

Minnesota won back its star shortstop from the Giants and Mets in the end, but it has work to do in its lineup before it can count on making the postseason.

Matt Martell
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A Pair of Smart, Overlooked Signings Highlight This Week in MLB
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A Pair of Smart, Overlooked Signings Highlight This Week in MLB

In this week’s SI Five-Tool Newsletter, we break down two impactful signings that you might’ve missed. Plus, the Red Sox extend Rafael Devers.

Matt Martell
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Let’s Remember Some Things We’ll Forget From MLB in 2022
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Let’s Remember Some Things We’ll Forget From MLB in 2022

In the last Five-Tool Newsletter of the year, let’s look back on the Angels’ hot start, comical intentional walks and other MLB stories we vaguely remember.

Matt Martell
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Jimmy Rollins Has a Long Way to Go Before He Gets His Hall of Fame Due
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Jimmy Rollins Has a Long Way to Go Before He Gets His Hall of Fame Due

Few players in MLB history combined for power and speed like the longtime Phillies shortstop.

Matt Martell
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Giants Strike Out on Star Signings
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Giants Strike Out on Star Signings

In today’s Five-Tool Newsletter, we examine the state of the Giants (and one of their fans) and celebrate an all-time great base stealer.

Matt Martell
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Cubs’ Dansby Swanson Signing Pries Open a New Contention Window
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Cubs’ Dansby Swanson Signing Pries Open a New Contention Window

Adding Dansby Swanson is a statement of intent as to how Chicago can find success in the near future, if not in 2023.

Matt Martell
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The Yankees Still Need More After Signing Carlos Rodón
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The Yankees Still Need More After Signing Carlos Rodón

Matt Martell
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Willson Contreras Pushes Cardinals Closer to World Series Contention
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Willson Contreras Pushes Cardinals Closer to World Series Contention

Matt Martell
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MLB Passes Protective Netting Requirements at Minor League Ballparks
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MLB Passes Protective Netting Requirements at Minor League Ballparks

Matt Martell
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Three Things to Watch for at the Winter Meetings
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Three Things to Watch for at the Winter Meetings

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