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Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Bubba Chandler’s debut sparks optimism, but the Pirates’ story remains the same

Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Bubba Chandler’s debut sparks optimism, but the Pirates’ story remains the same

Bubba Chandler’s MLB debut Friday night at PNC Park was the latest chapter in the sociological experiment that is Pittsburgh Pirates baseball. The Pirates are last in the National League Central because they unequivocally belong there. Despite leading MLB with 15 shutouts. The Pirates have scored fewer runs than any team in MLB. Their team OPS ranks last. Their offense …

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Mark Madden’s Hot Take: How is T.J. Watt worth more than Sauce Gardner?

Mark Madden’s Hot Take: How is T.J. Watt worth more than Sauce Gardner?

T.J. Watt signed a three-year, $123 million contract extension with $108 million guaranteed. The average annual value is $41 million. Watt will be the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback. Sauce Gardner of the New York Jets got a four-year, $120.4 million contract extension with $60 million guaranteed. The average annual value is $30.1 million. Gardner will be the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback. What …

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Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Might as well add Brewers rookie to meaningless All-Star Game

Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Might as well add Brewers rookie to meaningless All-Star Game

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has been named to Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game. The 23-year-old phenom has started just five games and thrown only 25⅔ innings. It’s exemplary of what the All-Star Game has become. It’s not Pete Rose turning Ray Fosse into roadkill while scoring the winning run for the National League in 1970. It’s not competitive. The All-Star …

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