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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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Derek Shelton becomes fall guy for Pirates' offseason failures

It is fair to wonder how much of the Pirates' disappointing performance is Shelton's fault.

Yankees' Aaron Judge on pace to make even more history

Aaron Judge has already rewritten the history books.

Tigers' hot start is led by this unexpected player

The Detroit Tigers entered Monday at 22-13, the best record in the American League. An unexpected player has been leading the way in Detroit.

Closest MLB-ready prospect for each AL team

Two months before the All-Star Game, some MLB teams are already contemplating call-ups from their minor league systems.

Triston Casas injury may solve major Red Sox problem

The Boston Red Sox had two problems to solve. Both may have been solved through an unfortunate incident.

Highly regarded Orioles prospect gets long-awaited second chance

The Orioles need a spark as they enter Saturday at the bottom of the AL East standings, and third baseman Coby Mayo may be just what they need.

Three AL pitchers set to turn their season around

Every slow start to a season is not the same. Here are three pitchers who should be able to turn it around.

Diamondbacks might have found solution for ninth inning 

The back of the Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen is in a state of flux. 

Statistics don't tell the whole story of Mike Trout's season

It's only a matter of time before Mike Trout's performance catches up to his metrics.

'Hamilton' star sets sights on baseball movie

Actor and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda became famous after the success of the musical "Hamilton." While Miranda is busy with other roles, he has a particular project in the pipeline.

Team-by-team AL MVPs: Why Yankees' Max Fried, six other pitchers get the nod

Six months before the end of the regular season, Yardbarker MLB writers identify the MVP so far on each American League team.

Watch: Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez makes history vs. Braves

Only 18 players in major league history had ever hit four home runs in a single game entering Saturday. Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez added his name to that list.

Marlins young star makes modern-day major league history

Ramirez has been everything the Miami Marlins could have hoped for thus far.

Watch: Pirates rookie launches 434-foot homer in first MLB at-bat

Outfielder Matt Gorski made a great first impression with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.

Rockies off to historically futile start to season

The Colorado Rockies' season may be over before it started. 

Rangers lose key part of lineup as two-time World Series champ lands on IL

He had posted a .286/.345/.468 batting line in his 84 plate appearances, hitting four homers and two doubles.

Dodgers get ominous news about top free-agent signing

The Dodgers' pitching depth has already been tested this season.

Next three prospects who could impact MLB teams

Let's take a look at three more prospects who could make an impact in the coming weeks.

AL knee-jerk reactions: Yankees, Orioles, Guardians have huge problems to solve

Now that teams are roughly 14 percent through a 162-game regular season, certain truths are evident: The Chicago White Sox still stink, the AL Central is (mostly) dreadful and the New York Yankees seem a good bet to win the AL East. But do they need to make a major move in the bullpen?

AL Central fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace

Some players are overperforming early in the Major League Baseball schedule and are due to regress.  Here's our fool's gold team for the American League Central.

Marlins are set to promote their top prospect for MLB debut

The Miami Marlins find themselves in the midst of another rebuilding process. A key part of the future core is set to make his major league debut.

Fastest man in baseball to make MLB debut

The stolen base machine is heading to the big leagues.

AL West fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace

Let's take a look at one player from each team in the AL West whose early-season production will taper off.

Three MLB managers already on the hot seat

Although the 2025 MLB season is still in the first month, several teams are off to disappointing starts.

Rays infielder quietly off to impressive start to season

The potential was there; he just needed a chance to prove himself.