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Aaron Somers

Aaron Somers has more than a decade of experience writing about sports and has been published in numerous outlets, but baseball is and has always been his biggest passion. You can follow him on Twitter, @AaronJSomers.

Three potential offseason targets for the Kansas City Royals

2023 was supposed to be the year the Royals stepped forward in a seemingly weak division, but outside of shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. there is room for improvement across the entire roster. 

Three potential offseason targets for the Oakland A's

Just about everything that could go wrong has gone wrong for the Oakland A's this season, leaving the team facing an(other) offseason of uncertainty but clear opportunities for improvement across the roster. 

Three potential offseason targets for the St. Louis Cardinals

While little has gone according to plan this year, the St. Louis Cardinals will at least be able to head into the offseason with a clear focus on what type of additions they'll need to target. Here are three potential targets.

Former Braves first-rounder picks up first NPB win

Five years after being selected in the MLB Draft, Carter Stewart has picked up his first career NPB victory.

Five Rockies pitchers set to undergo Tommy John surgery

Mired in their fifth straight losing season and sitting with the National League's worst record, news out of Colorado was not positive on Monday—at least if you're a pitcher.

MLB Draft littered with family legacies

Teams use the MLB Draft to bring an influx of new talent into their organizations each year. While the most die-hard of fans are familiar with many of the names, especially those on Days 1 and 2 of the draft, even the most casual of fans will often find themselves thinking a name sounds familiar.

Chicago White Sox signal willingness to trade almost anyone

Already sitting 12 games behind Cleveland at the All-Star break, the Chicago White Sox are seeing their hopes of a playoff run rapidly diminish. The team has endured underwhelming performances across the roster, and with the trade deadline coming closer the Sox are signaling a willingness to start moving pieces. 

Phillies phenom improving but no closer to pitching

Andrew Painter nearly made the Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation before his 20th birthday. Instead, he has yet to throw a meaningful pitch this season. The Phillies recently got an update on the pitcher's progress.

Shohei Ohtani will not be traded, but let's find a comp anyway

Baseball fans, media members, industry insiders, opposing players and even your cousin's barber have all voiced plenty of speculation and wonder in recent months about what uniform Shohei Ohtani will wear after the season.

Former Yankees ace enduring worst season of career in NPB

Masahiro Tanaka, who will turn 35 in November and will be a free agent this winter, may be struggling through the end of his career, but none of that should diminish how accomplished he's been. 

Early favorite to win 2023 Home Run Derby hardly a surprise

Eight of the sport's best sluggers are set to take to Seattle's T-Mobile Park for the 2023 Home Run Derby, and a two-time champion is the early favorite to win.

Marcus Stroman posts odd tweet about Shohei Ohtani and Mets 'dinosaur'

Stroman is entitled to his opinion, but this one seems like an unusual stand to take. To begin with, why bother stepping into the argument at all?

A look at the Yankees' perfect game history

Domingo German etched his name into New York Yankees history on Wednesday, pitching the fourth perfect game in franchise history.

Rangers set to send Corey Seager on rehab assignment

Already finding themselves in first place in the AL West, the Texas Rangers lineup could be getting stronger soon.

Yet another Yankees prospect drawing attention in the minors

New York selected Spencer Jones with its first-round pick in last June’s draft out of Vanderbilt. The 6-foot-7 outfielder was a force offensively in college, and he’s continued to hit as a professional.

Bryce Harper cleared to return; expected to play Tuesday

Bryce Harper has been cleared to return to the Philadelphia Phillies, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Harper is expected to be in the Phillies lineup Tuesday in Los Angeles, just 159 days after undergoing Tommy John surgery. 

Yankees could get much-needed outfield boost this weekend

Reinforcements could be on the horizon for a New York Yankees team that continues to slap together a patchwork mix to cover the outfield. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters, including MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch, prior to Monday’s game against Cleveland that Harrison Bader could return as soon as this weekend.

Aaron Judge leaves game vs. Rangers due to injury

Injuries are already becoming a tiresome narrative in New York a month into the season and the Yankees received another scare.

Seattle Mariners lose former Cy Young Award winner for season

The team announced late Wednesday that the 31-year-old will undergo flexor tendon repair surgery. 

Yankees' Harrison Bader to start rehab assignment

Injuries have forced the New York Yankees to patch together their outfield alignment to start the season.

Yankees star slugger expected to miss four to six weeks

Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the injured list Sunday due to a hamstring strain.

Luis Arraez hits for the first cycle in Miami Marlins history

Luis Arraez is wasting little time making an impact in Miami. Arraez added himself to the franchise record books on Tuesday, becoming the first player in franchise history to hit for the cycle. 

Boston Red Sox lose Adam Duvall to fractured wrist

The injury to Adam Duvall is especially impactful given that the offseason signing has unexpectedly been one of the best pieces of the Boston Red Sox lineup in the early going this season.

College baseball player rocks cycle and no-hitter in the same game

On Friday, Division II pitcher Brady Ware threw a no-hitter while mashing for the cycle.

Yankees to start super prospect at Double-A

Plenty of attention has followed Jasson Dominguez ever since the New York Yankees signed him. Dominguez has turned heads at every stop so far and could be moving closer to arrival in New York.