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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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Three areas for the Athletics to focus on during offseason

Let's take a look at three areas for the A's to focus on during the 2025-26 offseason.

Three areas for Atlanta Braves to focus on during offseason

Questions surround the organization this offseason. Let's look at three areas for the Braves to focus on.

Three areas for Baltimore Orioles to focus on during offseason

The Baltimore Orioles may have been the most disappointing team in the American League in 2025. 

Dodgers' solution for closer woes is unexpected, but brilliant

The ninth inning has been a concern for the Los Angeles Dodgers since closer Kenley Jansen departed in free agency following the 2021 season.

Three areas for Los Angeles Angels to focus on during offseason

Another year, another losing record for the Los Angeles Angels.

Who are the best fits for each MLB managerial vacancy?

Seven vacancies remain, some of which may not be filled until the postseason concludes. Let's take a look at the best fits for those openings.

Tigers' surprising ALDS Game 1 starter emphasizes trade-deadline mistakes

The Detroit Tigers made an unexpected choice as the starting pitcher for the first game of the ALDS.

Three offseason focal points for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates' pitching did their part, posting a 3.76 ERA, the seventh-best mark in the majors. However, the lineup struggled more than expected, ranking last in the majors with a .665 OPS and a mere 583 runs scored.

Three offseason focal points for the Minnesota Twins

There are plenty of questions surrounding the Twins this offseason as they rebuild once again.

Three offseason focal points for the Washington Nationals

The Nationals may be able to take that next step forward, albeit a year later than expected.

Three offseason focal points for White Sox

Let's take a look at three areas the White Sox should focus on during the 2025-26 offseason.

One essential move each MLB team must make this offseason

Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look ahead at the offseason, identifying one essential move each club needs to make for 2026. 

Three offseason focal points for the Colorado Rockies

Let's take a look at three focal points for the Rockies this offseason.

Pete Crow-Armstrong joins legendary slugger Sammy Sosa in Cubs history books

Pete Crow-Armstrong capped off a breakout campaign by carving a place in the Chicago Cubs record books. 

Cal Raleigh not guaranteed MVP despite historic season

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh added another chapter to his historic season on Wednesday. It still might not be enough to earn him an MVP award.

Blue Jays finally move on from former All-Star

It is not the ending that anyone would have expected.

Which MLB players will take home major awards?

Yardbarker's MLB writers decided now is the time to pick a winner for each of the three major awards — the Most Valuable Player, the Cy Young, and the Rookie of the Year — in each of the American and National Leagues.

Mariners trio joins rare company in win over Astros

First baseman Josh Naylor's homer for the Seattle Mariners had little bearing on the outcome of the game. 

Max Scherzer becoming another question mark for Blue Jays

Scherzer's struggles could not have come at a worse time.

After announcing retirement, Clayton Kershaw's next stop is Cooperstown

The Los Angeles Dodgers are about to lose a franchise icon. Pitcher Clayton Kershaw announced on Thursday that he is retiring at the end of the season.

Dodgers have intriguing plan for Shohei Ohtani — and it just might work

There are question marks with such a plan, but it could work.

Mariners slugger makes history with two swings of the bat

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has already made history this season. He carved his name further into the history books on Tuesday.

Revisiting the 'best-case scenario' for each MLB team

In March, with the regular season drawing closer each day, Yardbarker's team of MLB writers got together to identify what a best-case scenario might look like heading into the coming season. Now, with the season coming to a close, it is the perfect opportunity to look back and see how things actually unfolded.

Yankees have hidden 40-40 player in two-time All-Star

The New York Yankees expected Jazz Chisholm Jr. to fill a significant hole in their lineup.

Royals' Salvador Perez adds to intriguing Hall of Fame resume

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez reached a pair of milestones on Saturday.