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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.

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.