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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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto says goodbye to baseball

Former Cincinnati Reds great Joey Votto is hanging up his spikes.

Atlanta Braves' playoff push nothing short of miraculous

Atlanta has had its Opening Day lineup on the diamond at the same time exactly once this season — on Opening Day. Fifty-two different players have appeared in at least one game for the Braves this season, including 27 different pitchers.

Star outfielder Randy Arozarena has revived the Mariners season

Randy Arozarena has given the Mariners the boost they needed.

Domingo German getting second chance with Pirates

Domingo German has found his way back to the majors.

MVP front-runner Aaron Judge getting the Barry Bonds treatment

The New York Yankees need to find a way to make opponents pay for intentionally walking Aaron Judge.

Marcus Stroman's struggles highlight Yankees trade-deadline failure

The New York Yankees added to their lineup and bullpen at the trade deadline, but crucially did not strike for an upgrade in the rotation.

End of the road may be in sight for Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer

Father Time catches up with everyone eventually. That may now be the case with Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer.

Austin Wells could be next in Yankees' list of great catchers

The New York Yankees have a legacy of excellence behind the plate.

When will enough be enough with Patrick Corbin?

He was essentially used for batting practice by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday as he allowed 11 runs, 10 earned, on 13 hits. Every member of the Diamondbacks starting lineup had at least one hit before the bottom of the third inning was over.

'Can't tell the players without a program': Marlins a completely different team after trade-deadline frenzy

The Marlins are also going to be a vastly different team than what took the diamond on Monday.

Yankees get scare from Gerrit Cole ahead of trade deadline

Cole had missed significant time this season due to a right elbow injury.

Guardians taking significant gamble with Alex Cobb

Acquiring Cobb is a gamble, albeit one that could pay off handsomely.

Orioles have plenty of pieces left after Trevor Rogers trade

The Orioles have improved their pitching staff ahead of the trade deadline. However, they still have plenty of pieces left for further upgrades.

Yankees need more than Mark Leiter Jr. for bullpen

The Yankees' bullpen is better, but more work needs to be done.

Brewers hoping trade with Reds provides rotation upgrade

Milwaukee's most recent addition has had an up-and-down 2024 season. He had posted a 5.01 ERA and a 1.436 WHiP in his 93.1 innings with the Reds, striking out 78 batters with 41 walks.

Dodgers keep rebuilding roster in trade with Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been busy ahead of the July 30 trade deadline.

Astros add needed pitching help by acquiring Yusei Kikuchi from Blue Jays

The Houston Astros added a needed piece for their starting rotation on Monday.

Braves receive positive injury update on Reynaldo Lopez

The Atlanta Braves had cause to worry on Sunday.

Watch: Orioles' James McCann shows his toughness vs. Blue Jays

No one will ever question Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann's toughness again.

Cardinals executive keeps bringing Tommy Pham back

He has a .266/.330/.380 batting line in 297 plate appearances this year, hitting five homers and 14 doubles while stealing six bases.

Cardinals putting their faith in trade addition from AL Central

He has posted a 3.11 ERA and a 1.142 WHiP in his 121.1 innings this season, striking out 108 batters with 34 walks. That performance would fit well in the middle of the Cardinals' rotation. 

Yankees reportedly dangling pitcher in trade talks

The New York Yankees may be patching one hole by creating another.

Cubs eyeing playoff push in 2025 with recent moves

What the Cubs are doing flies in the face of conventional wisdom. Most teams would be selling their impending free agents and looking to add prospects as they build for the future. Instead, the Cubs are charting their own course as a buyer at the deadline.

Padres' Manny Machado reaches milestone in Baltimore homecoming

 San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado began his professional career as a member of the Orioles. It is fitting that he reached a career milestone in his return to Baltimore.

Orioles reportedly still looking for pitching

The Orioles may not be done making moves.