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The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived. In a somewhat surprising development, though, many teams are struggling to get much production from that spot. The next generation of big-bopping DHs like David Ortiz, Edgar Martinez and Frank Thomas hasn't materialized, with just three players logging at least 110 games at designated hitter during the 2023 season.

Shelling out a few hundred million certainly didn't work for the Mets in 2023, but should that stop them from paying Pete Alonso this winter? Our deep dive into the numbers surrounding an Alonso extension.

The most surprising names on this list are the ones missing.

ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel listed the Marlins as one of two teams that ‘nailed the draft.’

Texas will become the first team in 47 years to have five position players start in the All-Star Game after the Rangers' Adolis García and the Baltimore Orioles Austin Hays were picked Friday to join the American League lineup as injury replacements. The pair take over from the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge and the Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout.