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David Hill

Based in the mountains of Vermont, Dave has over a decade of experience writing about all things baseball. Just don't ask his thoughts on the universal DH.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Mets get best possible news on Kodai Senga

The New York Mets may have averted disaster.

Yankees' Aaron Judge having season for the ages

Judge is in the midst of what could be a career year. His 2025 performance could cement his place, not only in major league history, but in Cooperstown as well.

Why Royals' playoff push is a mirage

If Kansas City can become even slightly below average offensively, it may be enough to secure a playoff spot. Otherwise, the Royals will continue to slide down the standings.

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.

Tigers may lose key part of rotation through 2026

Jackson Jobe was expected to be a key part of the Detroit Tigers' present and future. That future is now on hold.

Cubs need to extend young star now

Pete Crow-Armstrong has begun to establish himself as one of the best players in the majors. It would behoove the Chicago Cubs to lock him in now. 

Tigers impending free agent is poised for a huge contract

Second baseman Gleyber Torres gambled on himself when he signed a one-year, $15M contract with the Detroit Tigers during the 2024-25 offseason.

Most tradable asset for every American League team

Ahead of the July 31 big-league trade deadline, Yardbarker MLB writers identify each American League team's most tradable asset.

Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone getting his chance

The Kansas City Royals desperately need to improve the production in their outfield. That upgrade may come from within. 

Brandon Pfaadt makes history in rough start for Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt had appeared to have taken that next step forward this season. 

10 unbelievable stats about the 2025 Colorado Rockies

At 9-46 entering Wednesday, the Rockies are off to a historically bad start to 2025.

One promising trend for every American League team

With roughly a third of the regular season completed, Yardbarker MLB writers identify a promising trend for every AL team.

Three players Colorado Rockies should trade

The Rockies are off to one of the worst starts in major league history.

Injury creates opportunity for highly touted Red Sox prospect

One of the Boston Red Sox's top prospects is heading to the majors.  

Three players Baltimore Orioles should trade

With a 16-33 record entering Saturday, the Orioles find themselves squarely in the AL East basement.

Juan Soto is having a better season with the Mets than you think

Juan Soto has not performed to his usual level thus far in 2025, but that does not mean he has been unproductive in the Mets' lineup.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber defying platoon advantage in power barrage

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber has been a force in the Phillies' lineup this season, regardless of the pitcher he has faced.

'Martian' not out of this world? One worrisome trend for every AL team

With the regular season roughly a quarter over, Yardbarker MLB writers identify a worrisome trend for every American League team.

Orioles' latest loss proves GM Mike Elias also deserves blame

It is time to shine the spotlight on Elias for the Orioles' woes.

White Sox's best-selling jersey not who anyone would expect

The White Sox have a jersey that has been selling better than anyone could have imagined.

Hall of Fame chances for Pete Rose, two other reinstated former stars

Major League Baseball's decision to reinstate Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Eddie Cicotte and other players banned for life due to gambling allegations has been met with mixed reactions.  

One-time World Series champion arrested on felony charges

Former Atlanta Braves All-Star shortstop Rafael Furcal is in trouble with the law.

AL team grades: Angels stink, but what other teams are flunking 2025?

A  quarter of the way through a 162-game regular season, several teams clearly are disaster areas. (We're looking at you, Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels.) But several are performing above expectations.

Dodgers have a Roki Sasaki-sized problem

Roki Sasaki's transition to MLB hasn't been easy.

Rockies off to worst start in National League history

The Colorado Rockies have set a new bar for futility.