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Allen Settle

Allen Settle is a lifelong baseball fan who has never given up on his passion. You can find his writing at Yardbarker and Prospects1500. He is a former writer at Fansided’s Marlin Maniac and Rising Apple. Allen can be reached at settledownsport@gmail.com or on Twitter/X @allensettleMLB.

August 11, 2025  |  MLB

Most overhyped prospect for every MLB team

Not all prospects rise to star status. As the season heads deep into the dog days of a 162-game regular season, Yardbarker MLB writers identify one overhyped prospect for every big-league team.

August 4, 2025  |  MLB

Best MLB trades from the last decade: American League

With MLB's trade deadline now behind us, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together this week to identify the best trade each club has made in the last decade (more or less). 

August 1, 2025  |  Miami Marlins

Grading the Miami Marlins' 2025 trade deadline

The Miami Marlins had a surprising but refreshingly quiet MLB trade deadline.

August 1, 2025  |  MLB

Grading the New York Mets' trade-deadline deals

Club president David Stearns was motivated to improve his roster as the franchise seeks to build off its 2024 NLCS run. 

July 31, 2025  |  MLB

Grading the Royals' trade-deadline swap for veteran pitcher

The Kansas City Royals made a mini-splash at the close of the July 31 MLB trade deadline.

July 31, 2025  |  MLB

The three most confusing MLB trade-deadline moves

The quantity and pace of the deals left many MLB fans feeling a rush of excitement. However, now that the dust has settled, several key questions remain. 

July 28, 2025  |  MLB

One trade each American League team must make

With the upcoming MLB trade deadline in mind, Yardbarker's MLB writers looked at identifying one trade each AL club must make in the coming days. 

July 21, 2025  |  MLB

One player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration

Yardbarker's MLB writers look at identifying one player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration. 

July 14, 2025  |  MLB

Best American League draft picks of the last decade

Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look at the best draft pick each AL club has made in the last decade.

June 30, 2025  |  MLB

Grading AL teams at the halfway point

The MLB season passed its midpoint this past week. Yardbarker's MLB writers took the opportunity to come together to hand out some first-half grades for the American League teams. 

June 23, 2025  |  MLB

AL: Picking a dream Home Run Derby participant

The 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby will take place on July 14, the day before the All-Star Game, at Atlanta's Truist Park. This week, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together to select one dream participant in the Home Run Derby from each club. 

June 12, 2025  |  MLB

A realistic dream scenario for every American League team

With roughly 40 percent of the Major League Baseball regular season completed, teams know where they stand. (Sorry, Athletics and Chicago White Sox). But let's provide even the dregs with hope.

June 10, 2025  |  MLB

Five players who deserve to make their first MLB All-Star Game

MLB’s All-Star Game is rapidly approaching, and as always, the Midsummer Classic is brimming with elite talent. This year, however, a new wave of breakout stars is ready to take center stage. Here’s a look at five standouts making a case to join baseball’s best in Arlington on July 15.

May 30, 2025  |  MLB

Four under-the-radar players who could be moved at MLB trade deadline

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is July 31.

May 21, 2025  |  Miami Marlins

Marlins star Agustin Ramirez closing gap on early Rookie of the Year favorites

Ramirez is pushing his way into the Rookie of the Year conversation.