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ESSENTIAL VALUE: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Jake Mangum PROVES He’s More Than Just a Bench Player
Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup finds new balance with Jake Mangum’s energetic play. Can his contact skills and speed complement the power bats when Oneil Cruz returns? Gary Morgan spotlights Mangum’s value beyond the headlines, examining how his presence changes the Pirates’ offensive equation and why keeping him involved is crucial for sustained run production. MLB’s proposed draft overhaul sparks debate across baseball. Will eliminating high school draftees and shrinking the draft to 12 rounds fundamentally alter player development? Gary Morgan unpacks the ripple effects for college recruiting…
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