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Last season, the Cleveland Guardians excelled with strong pitching and a mediocre offense, but this year they struggle with average pitching and poor offense, leading to a 51-51 record. As they seek to improve, trading for Miami Marlins slugger Kyle Stowers, who has impressive offensive metrics, could enhance their lineup, although his addition alone may not guarantee a postseason return. Want More Context? 🔎

A small-market Major League Baseball team, despite having a bottom-10 payroll and lacking star players, has achieved the best record in the league by employing smarter strategies. This success emphasizes the importance of strategic gameplay over high-profile talent or financial investment in the sport. Want More Context? 🔎

The Arizona Diamondbacks are scouting the Mets' Double-A team for a potential trade involving third baseman Eugenio Suarez, although active talks are not confirmed. Meanwhile, the Mets are focusing on improving their center field position despite recent support for current players, with trade options like Harrison Bader being considered while evaluating their infield depth for potential trades. Want More Context? 🔎