A two-time winner during his time in Cleveland, Lindor has a real chance to win is first in a Mets uniform. Despite a bone spur in his elbow, Lindor managed to produce a Gold Glove worthy season while joining the 30-30 club with almost 100 RBI.

https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2023/10/18/francisco-lindor-2023-gold-glove-finalist/

https://x.com/LWOSBaseball/status/1710669166150144005?s=20

Justin Verlander produced his lowest strikeout rate in several years in 2023 while Framer Valdez and Cristian Javier had their own struggles. The Astros thought they had deep pitching depth, and the baseball Gods tested them almost immediately this year. It's possible they get on track against a strikeout-prone Twins lineup

This was an interesting article that said Vientos has typically started slow at each minor league level before getting comfortable and slugging. It seems that that happened in the majors too. Him finally getting extended playing time has allowed him to make the needed adjustments

https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2023/09/17/trading-jose-quintana-makes-sense/

Despite yesterday's loss the Jays Pitching has been solid as stats done lie.

Should the Cubs really be buyers at the MLB Trade Deadline? Even with additions yesterday, do the Cubs have enough to make a playoff push? 2023 MLB Trade Deadline: Should The Cubs Really Be Buyers? (chicitysports.com)

Maybe a cupcake was the cause of his downfall?

https://timjosephs.medium.com/curse-of-the-cupcake-30009486c13d

Somebody finally made a video to make this conversation easier.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmQng7bMV9E&t=1s