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On-Base Perception

Newsday's new all-encompassing baseball blog on the Yankees, Mets, MLB and more from around the sport.

These guys should be All-Stars

Mariano Rivera of the Yankees pitches in the

Photo credit: Jim McIsaac

Each week leading up to the All-Star Game at Citi Field we’ll compile our list of who SHOULD start the game based on current performance (click the player's name to see their full stats). Feel free to leave a comment and tell us what you think:

American League

1B – Chris Davis, Orioles

Davis is no one-week wonder. After a torrid start to the season, he’s kept up the hot hitting,...

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MLB Opening Day 2013 awards

Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals follows his

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The Lon Warneke Award for best starting pitching: Clayton Kershaw

This award is named for the Cubs Opening Day pitcher on April 17, 1934. Warneke pitched a complete game, allowing one-hit and walking two while striking out 13. Warneke had a solid career – 192-121, 3.18 ERA – but we’re confident the lefty we picked will be even better.

Dodgers’ southpaw Clayton Kershaw allowed four hits,...

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Vote

Which New York baseball manager is most likely to not return in 2014?

Joe Girardi (Yankees) Terry Collins (Mets) Both will be back in 2014 Both will be gone after 2013

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