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Doug Whiteside
An educator in elementary and secondary panel for the past 25 years, Doug has pivoted towards the digital sports media space, where he has published over 200 articles since 2024. A former college baseball player, and going way back, a batboy for the Toronto Blue Jays, Doug has a knowledge of the intricacies of professional sports culture that is truly unique. Doug writes with a focus on the analytics, and trends of MLB, but will often delve into hot takes across all major sports.
Latest by Doug Whiteside
Blue Jays’ New Lineup Configuration Should Unlock Jesus Sanchez’s Video Game Power
Sanchez is seizing the moment after being inserted into the three spot in the Blue Jays batting order, with team home run leader Kazuma Okamoto hitting cleanup behind him.
OG Anunoby Brings Championship DNA to Knicks’ Quest for an NBA Title
Anunoby, like Brunson and pre eminent Knicks superstar Karl Anthony Towns, prefers to praise the man beside him, or his predecessors, before ever giving himself a pat on the back.
A Soto Surge With a Bichette Side Bet Is a Solid Futures Play For June
Despite what many considered a sluggish start by his standards, Soto already sits with 10 home runs and a typically elite .949 OPS. After a cold April and a lack of power early in MLB’s newly adjusted March schedule, the numbers are starting to normalize in a big way.
Tony Brothers Not Disciplined by NBA Despite Viral Behaviour During Playoffs
At this point, it can fairly be said that veteran official Tony Brothers has become part of the story for all the wrong reasons.
Acquiring These Hitters Could Rescue MLB’s Most Struggling Offenses
What might it take to right the ship that appears destined for failure in 2026?
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Yankees - Schlittler v. Blue Jays Yesavage Is “Must See” MLB Action
This is a head-to-head pitching match-up that should capture the attention of baseball fans far and wide
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When Vladdy Is Rolling, Baseball Feels Bigger
Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. put on a display of athletic dominance for the ages through the 2025 playoffs and World Series. The 51 million viewers worldwide who tuned in to the awe-inspiring, edge-of-your-seat action during game seven spanned the globe.
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MMA Main Event: Ronda Rousey v. Gina Carano
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano — a true legend vs. legend UFC showdown.
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The Real Appeal of Seth Hernandez Isn’t Becoming "Paul Skenes 2.0"
Seth Hernandez is already projecting to dominate at the top level. Are expectations of him becoming Paul Skenes 2.0 realistic and fair?
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The Blue Jays Are Nearing Hard Conversations, But 2026 Contention Remains Possible
These teams are heading towards necessary, hard conversations
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Rory McIlroy and the Impossible Dream of Golf’s True Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy has officially cemented his place among the greatest golfers in history.
The Early ROI Problem Behind MLB’s Biggest Contracts in 2026
Several MLB clubs, including the Mets and Blue Jays, are facing early 2026 scrutiny after "going all-in" with massive, decade-long contracts that have yet to yield expected returns.