Season spotlight
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Season spotlight: A decade later, Kris Bryant’s MVP season is worth remembering
As the former NL MVP hits the 60-day injured list to start the season for the Colorado Rockies, here’s a look back at what once looked like the beginning of a Hall of Fame-caliber career.
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Season spotlight: José Canseco’s forgotten 1998 resurgence in Toronto is worth revisiting
After an underwhelming second stint in Oakland, Canseco’s career saw a brief revival in the late 1990’s that was kickstarted by an incredible offensive campaign for Toronto that was widely overshadowed.
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Season spotlight: Paul Konerko gave White Sox fans a slugfest for the road in 2010
Despite nearing the end of his illustrious MLB career, Paul Konerko compiled perhaps his finest season towards the end of his playing days in 2010.
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Season spotlight: Cliff Floyd was an under-the-radar monster in 2001
In a season overshadowed by three NL players hitting 57 or more home runs, Florida Marlins star Cliff Floyd put up an incredible year overshadowed by fellow sluggers in his league.
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Season spotlight: Jake Arrieta went from great to otherworldly in 2015
Breaking out as a star pitcher and receiving Cy Young Award votes in 2014, Arrieta turned a really good 2015 season into a historic campaign come the second half.
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As Anthony Rizzo retires, his 2014 season stands out as the start of his prime
As the Chicago Cubs prepare to celebrate the storied career of franchise hero Anthony Rizzo, here’s a look back at the season the first baseman rose from promising prospect to All-Star slugger.
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Carlos Quentin’s 2008 season: From a new beginning to what if?
Although the Chicago White Sox were just three seasons removed from their first World Series title in 88 years, it’s fair to say there weren’t a ton of expectations for the South Siders heading into 2008.
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After 20 years, Derrek Lee’s 2005 season remains a marvel
Though it came for a club that finished below .500 and well out of playoff contention, Derrek Lee put up one of the most unforgettable seasons in Chicago Cubs history 20 seasons ago.