zhoule

Zach Houle

Joined: Jun 7, 2017

I'm a sophomore at Fitchburg State majoring in English Studies, Professional Writing. I'm pursuing a career in baseball writing/reporting. I have all around knowledge of the MLB in general and always have interesting takes.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - JUN 16: Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy (20) waits to tag out Rays runner Austin Meadows (17) as home plate umpire Ryan Additon looks on during the MLB regular season game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Tampa Bay Rays on June 16, 2019, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What does Jonathan Lucroy bring to the Cubs’ table?

CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 01: Yasiel Puig #66 and Franmil Reyes #32 of the Cleveland Indians watch from the dugout in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field on August 1, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Astros defeated the Indians 7-1. Puig and Reyes were playing in their first game with the Indians since being traded by the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres respectively. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Cleveland loses Bauer, but gains OF power

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 25: Blake Snell #4 of the Tampa Bay Rays delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of the game on June 25, 2019 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Top 5 trade targets for the Tampa Bay Rays

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Eduardo Rodriguez #57 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during game two of the London Series between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB via Getty Images)

Red Sox should acquire short-term, reliable starting pitcher

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 10: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox delivers a statement to the media regarding the status of former designated hitter David Ortiz, who remained in stable condition after being shot last night at an outdoor nightclub in the Dominican Republic where he lives part of the year, before a game against the Texas Rangers on June 10, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox have arranged to fly the retired slugger to Boston from the Dominican Republic for treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital, according to published reports. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Red Sox need to pounce on reliever market before trade deadline

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out during the ninth inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on March 30, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Giancarlo Stanton adds huge boost to New York Yankees’ lineup

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox prepares to deliver the pitch during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Will Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel be game-ready?

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox prepares to pitch during the ninth inning of game three of the 2018 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 26, 2018 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Cubs surprising pursuit of Craig Kimbrel

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 02: Michael Chavis #23 of the Boston Red Sox in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 02, 2019 in New York City. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 8-5. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Michael Chavis is bright spot in bleak Red Sox season

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 26: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs to first base as he hits a double for his first career MLB hit in the ninth inning during MLB game action against the Oakland Athletics at Rogers Centre on April 26, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Vlad Jr. shows glimpse of potential with 2 HR night

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 3: Starting pitcher Blake Snell #4 of the Tampa Bay Rays walks off the field after pitching the second inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on June 3, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won 2-1. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Blake Snell needs to step up with Tyler Glasnow out

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 01: Starlin Castro #13 of the Miami Marlins rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on April 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Marlins’ last trade chips doing little to get out of Miami

BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 03: Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches in the fourth inning during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 3, 2019 in Baltimore. Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Why Tyler Glasnow has been the best pitcher in the AL

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 03: Nick Senzel #15 of the Cincinnati Reds hits an infield single for his first Major League hit in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park on May 3, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Giants won 12-11 in 11 innings. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

What top prospect Nick Senzel brings to the table for the Reds

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 3: J.D. Martinez #28 and Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox look on during a workout before the American League Division Series on October 3, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Red Sox have other contracts concerns despite Kimbrel

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 30: David Robertson #30 of the New York Yankees pitches during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Sunday September 30, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty images)

What the Phillies are getting with David Robertson?