Mike Axisa
Mike Axisa is a writer for CBS Sports, covering Major League Baseball. He has been with the company since 2004 and focuses on news and analysis related to MLB teams and players. Axisa provides in-depth coverage of the sport, including articles on player performances, team strategies, and league developments. His work often highlights unique aspects of baseball history and culture while maintaining a neutral perspective. Axisa has built a strong reputation for his knowledgeable reporting on MLB and its various teams.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
88%
Examples:
- Rafael Devers calling out the front office for their underwhelming offseason
- The full throttle comment has come to haunt ownership
Conflicts of Interest
90%
Examples:
- The article is straightforward and factual, with no apparent deception.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- Harvey has appeared in 45 games for the Nationals this season with a 4.20 ERA and 3.17 FIP across 45 innings.
- Harvey owns a 4.37 ERA in 46 relief outings with the Nationals since his last stellar season.
- He was originally a first-round pick by the Orioles in the 2013 draft but never panned out in Baltimore.
Deceptions
82%
Examples:
- Rafael Devers met with the front office to say that they need help.
- The Red Sox's offseason was a low-key one
Recent Articles
Nationals Trade Top Setup Man Hunter Harvey to Royals for Prospect Cayden Wallace and Draft Pick
Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024The Washington Nationals trade top setup man Hunter Harvey to the Kansas City Royals for third base prospect Cayden Wallace and the 39th pick in this year's MLB Draft. Harvey, with a 3.17 ERA and 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings, bolsters KC's bullpen, while Wallace and an additional draft pick benefit Washington. 
Florida's Jac Caglianone Hits NCAA-Record 9th Consecutive Home Run in Loss to Vanderbilt
Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024University of Florida's Jac Caglianone breaks NCAA record with ninth consecutive home run, leading the division in homers and batting average, despite team loss to Vanderbilt. 
Red Sox Finish Last in 2023 Despite Low-Key Offseason; Devers Looks for Help with Starting Pitching
Broke On: Wednesday, 21 February 2024The Boston Red Sox finished last in 2023, despite a low-key offseason. The team's biggest move was replacing Chaim Bloom with Craig Breslow. Rafael Devers is looking for help from the front office to improve their roster, particularly starting pitching. MLB Winter Meetings 2023: Key Signings, Rumors, and Predictions
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023The Phillies signed Aaron Nola to a $172 million deal Luis Severino signed with the Mets The Cardinals signed Sonny Gray The Yankees are reportedly in talks to acquire Soto from the Padres The Braves, Dodgers, Blue Jays, and Giants are among the teams interested in Ohtani Cleveland Guardians Secure No. 1 Pick in 2024 MLB Draft Lottery
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023The Cleveland Guardians won the 2024 MLB Draft Lottery, securing the No. 1 pick. The Cincinnati Reds landed the No. 2 pick despite having a winning record. The Oakland A's, despite having the worst record in baseball, fell out of the top three. 2023 MLB Season Awards: Gerrit Cole, Blake Snell Win Cy Young; Gunnar Henderson, Corbin Carroll Named Rookies of the Year
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees won his first American League Cy Young Award. Blake Snell of the San Diego Padres won the National League Cy Young Award. Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson and Arizona's Corbin Carroll won the American League and National League Rookie of the Year awards respectively. Brandon Hyde of Baltimore and Miami's Skip Schumaker won the AL and NL Manager of the Year awards respectively. 2023 MLB Rookies of the Year: Unanimous Victory for Gunnar Henderson and Corbin Carroll
Broke On: Tuesday, 14 November 2023Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles and Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks have been unanimously voted as the Rookie of the Year award winners. Henderson led all rookies in home runs and extra-base hits, and also played stellar defense at both shortstop and third base. Carroll hit .285/.362/.506 with 25 home runs and 54 stolen bases this season, making him the first 25/50 rookie in baseball history. Both players received all 30 first-place votes, earning them 150 points each. Henderson and Carroll both received $750,000 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool for their wins. MLB Awards Finalists Announced; Shohei Ohtani's Free Agency Attracts Attention
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 November 2023Major League Baseball and the Baseball Writers Association of America have announced the finalists for the four major awards: Most Valuable Player, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year. Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels two-way star, is now a free agent and is expected to command more than half a billion dollars despite undergoing a second UCL surgery and being unavailable to pitch for the 2024 season. Potential suitors for Ohtani include the New York Mets, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners.