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Jake Oliver

Jake is a native Phoenician and die hard fan of all the Arizona sports teams as well as the NFL and MLB. He is a Christian and a college student pursuing a dual degree in Sports Management and Sports Journalism. He is currently writing for DynastyNerds, FantasyData as well as FanSided. He is obsessive about sports, going to games, and stats. Jake's other hobbies include music, movies/TV, traveling and studying history. He is an avid Star Wars, Marvel,and DC fan (nerd). He wants you to know that the Jedi were the reason the Republic fell and that Dynasty>redraft. Devout follower of the Dbacks Rebels. You can follow him on twitter @Darthdbacks or Discord @DarthDbacks. He is Open to doing any AMA's or podcast guest spots.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 28: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox bats against the Minnesota Twins on September 28, 2022 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Astros have 2 clear backup plans after whiffing on Rizzo

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Aaron Judge, Yankees (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

3 next moves New York Yankees need to make after bringing Anthony Rizzo back

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 21: Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St Louis Cardinals gets ready in the batters box against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 21, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

NL MVP Power Rankings: Where things stand entering September

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ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - AUGUST 24: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels is congratuladed after hitting a home run in the eighth during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on August 24, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Astros: A dream trade package to land Mike Trout

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PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 24: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam home run in the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game at PNC Park on August 24, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

3 reasons Atlanta Braves are a scarier playoff matchup than the Mets

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DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 21: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels prepares to bat against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 21, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

MLB rumors: 5 teams that should free Mike Trout with Angels ownership in flux

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 30: Curt Casali #2 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates in the dugout his two-run home run in the 10th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Giants defeated the Phillies 5-4. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Mariners add new backstop for Luis Castillo

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JULY 27: Brandon Marsh #16 of the Los Angeles Angels slides safely into third base during the 7th inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 27, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Brandon Marsh trade grades: Phillies pay a steep price

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DENVER, COLORADO - JULY 11: C.J. Abrams #77 of the San Diego Padres circles the bases after hitting a three RBI home run against the Colorado Rockies in the eighth inning at Coors Field on July 11, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Nationals: A look at each prospect in Juan Soto return

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 31: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals tosses his bat after drawing a walk in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park on July 31, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

What Padres lineup will look like after Juan Soto trade

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Jul 17, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (17) reacts after a play during the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

MLB trade grades: Who won the Braves-Astros deal for Jake Odorizzi?

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 31: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals tosses his bat after drawing a walk in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park on July 31, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Juan Soto trade deal reaching ‘critical point

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 17: Carlos Rodon #16 of the San Francisco Giants. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Cardinals backup plan after missing out on Frankie Montas

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BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 10: Trey Mancini #16 of the Baltimore Orioles leads off first base during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 10, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

MLB trade grades: Who won the Astros-Orioles Trey Mancini deal?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 26: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Padres rumors: 3 trades San Diego should make next after acquiring Josh Hader

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Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Angels: Mike Trout gives optimistic update on back injury, return

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