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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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
May 3, 2024  |  Texas Rangers

Rangers should not worry about struggling Corey Seager

This is not the Corey Seager Texas Rangers fans are used to.

May 1, 2024  |  Pittsburgh Pirates

Aroldis Chapman can still help Pirates

A seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series winner, Chapman is a player who could help teach the young pitchers how to win. 

April 29, 2024  |  MLB

Three MLB teams that should push the panic button

These three teams are not off to the starts they expected and are quickly running out of time to right the ship.

April 23, 2024  |  Boston Red Sox

Bobby Dalbec has one last chance to prove himself for the Red Sox

Boston Red Sox infielder Bobby Dalbec has been unable to establish himself at the major league level. He may have one last chance to do so.

April 22, 2024  |  New York Yankees

Yankees catcher Austin Wells' breakout is only a matter of time

Austin Wells has not lit the box score on fire when he has been in the lineup. The Yankees catcher has struggled since making the Opening Day roster.

April 21, 2024  |  Houston Astros

Three-time All-Star running out of time with Astros

It is painful to watch Astros first baseman Jose Abreu right now.

April 20, 2024  |  Los Angeles Angels

Ron Washington wants answers from Angels' pitching staff

Ron Washington had a very simple request of his pitching staff this season.

April 18, 2024  |  New York Yankees

Yankees star joins elite company after latest feat

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto reached a milestone on Wednesday.

April 15, 2024  |  Detroit Tigers

Tigers top prospect turns doubters into fashion statement

The Detroit Tigers shocked everyone with their selection of high school outfielder Max Clark with the third overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Fan reaction to the pick was less than enthusiastic, and Clark clearly noticed.

April 14, 2024  |  Baltimore Orioles

Another top prospect could follow Jackson Holliday to the Orioles

The prospect is off to a torrid start with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. 

April 13, 2024  |  MLB

Unexpected player still holds Marlins' lead for most home runs since 2017

This player hasn't worn a Marlins uniform in years, but he still holds the team's mark for homers since 2017.

April 12, 2024  |  San Francisco Giants

Lack of power hitting continues to haunt San Francisco Giants

Barry Bonds was the last San Francisco Giant to hit at least 30 homers in a season. The Giants have struggled to replicate his success.

April 11, 2024  |  Houston Astros

Don't expect Astros' Jose Abreu to break out of slump anytime soon

The nadir of Jose Abreu's career may have come on Tuesday night.

April 9, 2024  |  Boston Red Sox

Trevor Story signing continues to haunt the Red Sox

From the beginning, Trevor Story was an odd fit for the Boston Red Sox.

April 8, 2024  |  Houston Astros

No reason for Astros to panic about Josh Hader

Josh Hader has not had the start to his Houston Astros career that anyone would have hoped for. But it's not time to panic.

April 7, 2024  |  Toronto Blue Jays

Alek Manoah takes another step back with disastrous outing in minors

Alek Manoah's confounding spiral continued Sunday with a disastrous start in the minor leagues.

April 7, 2024  |  Los Angeles Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto starting to live up to hype

Yoshinobu Yamamoto faced a great deal of pressure before ever throwing a pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a rough start, he's starting to show why the Dodgers handed him a huge contract despite having never thrown a pitch in the major leagues.

April 5, 2024  |  New York Mets

Mets reportedly suspend prospect for lying about age

Outfielder Anthony Baptist had been an interesting prospect for the New York Mets. Now his career may be in jeopardy.

April 4, 2024  |  Baltimore Orioles

Orioles prospects provide glimpse of possible future

The Norfolk Tides, the Orioles' Triple-A team, put on an offensive display in Charlotte on Wednesday.

April 3, 2024  |  MLB

Change of scenery may be what Joey Bart needs

This is not how it was supposed to end for Joey Bart and the Giants. But perhaps it's just what Bart needs.

April 2, 2024  |  Athletics

Is there more to the Athletics' strange demotion of Esteury Ruiz?

Outfielder Esteury Ruiz has been among the few bright spots on the Oakland Athletics thus far. So why did the club option him to Triple-A?

April 1, 2024  |  Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers set to add another Japanese star?

The Los Angeles Dodgers already have a pair of Japanese superstars in two-way player Shohei Ohtani and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Another star could be on the way soon.

March 31, 2024  |  San Francisco Giants

The Joey Bart era is over for the San Francisco Giants

Replacing a franchise legend is difficult, as the San Francisco Giants have discovered since Buster Posey hung up his cleats.

March 29, 2024  |  Milwaukee Brewers

Opening Day could provide sign of things to come for Brewers bullpen

The Brewers bullpen was a question mark heading into the season after the team learned it would be without All-Star closer Devin Williams for about three months.

March 29, 2024  |  MLB

Nelson Cruz received fitting farewell with Mariners on Opening Day

Opening Day was special for Cruz. He threw out the first pitch then signed a one-day contract, retiring as a member of the Mariners. That moment meant a great deal to Cruz as he clearly appreciated the organization and the support of the fans.