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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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

AL knee-jerk reactions: Astros' Jose Altuve needs a change of scenery

Major League Baseball is only roughly 6 percent through a 162-game regular season, but that's not stopping Yardbarker MLB writers from delivering knee-jerk reactions about AL teams.

Dodgers pitching depth facing early test with Blake Snell on IL

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a hot start this season, trouble may be brewing.

Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could have agreement soon

Signing Guerrero to a long-term deal would lock in another key part of the lineup.

Astros need to end Jose Altuve experiment

Altuve has looked lost in left as the Astros are embarrassing a franchise icon by playing him out of position.

Blue Jays reportedly closing in on extension with top star

The ongoing saga between the Toronto Blue Jays and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. may be coming to an end.

Chase Dollander carrying Rockies' future hopes of contending

The Rockies announced that pitcher Chase Dollander is heading to the majors.

Padres find success where Blue Jays come up short

While the Blue Jays are public about their attempts — and subsequent failures — to lock in key pieces of their roster, the Padres negotiate out of the public eye.

Braves could lose underrated reason for success after 2025

Since 2018, the Braves have won six division titles and a World Series.

One potential Hall of Famer on every American League team

Only a few games into the Major League Baseball season, many players have sparkled on the diamond. But what player on each team has displayed long-term greatness (or potential long-term greatness) good enough to be considered a candidate for the Hall of Fame?

Watch: Rays' Kameron Misner picks perfect time for first career HR

Sometimes all a player needs is a chance. That was the case for Rays outfielder Kameron Misner on Friday. Misner led off the bottom of the ninth with the Rays and Rockies tied at 2-2.

Watch: Orioles' Tyler O'Neill extends incredible Opening Day record

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill must love Opening Day.

Blue Jays reportedly make another offer to star first baseman

The Toronto Blue Jays may be closer to an extension with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 

Rockies may not totally know what they are getting in Tyler Freeman

The Colorado Rockies asked Tyler Freeman what positions he plays after adding him in a trade. If he can perform as he did in spring training, they will find a spot for him in the lineup.

Giants legend still looms large over franchise

Barry Bonds last played for the San Francisco Giants in 2007. The legendary outfielder still casts a large shadow over the franchise.

Angels make surprising decision on pitching prospect

The Los Angeles Angels are known for rushing their prospects to the majors. Pitcher Ryan Johnson took that fast track to another level.

AL Central predictions: Trade acquisition puts together All-Star season

As Opening Day approaches, let's take a look into the crystal ball and see what is in store for the AL Central.

American League way-too-early trade candidates

Opening Day looms for every team but the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, but Yardbarker MLB writers are already thinking about the MLB trade deadline on July 31. 

AL West predictions: Oft-injured star makes another MVP run

As Opening Day approaches, let's take a look into the crystal ball to see what's in store for the American League West.

Blue Jays extend unexpected young piece of their core

The Toronto Blue Jays finally extended a young part of their core. It just is not the extension anyone was expecting.

Guardians lock in young starting pitcher

Tanner Bibee has emerged as an important part of the Guardians' core. He will not be leaving Cleveland any time soon.

Orioles add veteran pitching depth before Opening Day

The Baltimore Orioles desperately needed to find another pitcher for the starting rotation.

Position change for Astros star may not be permanent

The Houston Astros were desperate to find outfielders. 

Roki Sasaki battles through uneven Dodgers debut

His major league debut, set in his home country, was eagerly anticipated.

Blue Jays reportedly set to make another offer to franchise icon

The Toronto Blue Jays and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. failed to agree to a contract extension by the start of spring training. That missed deadline may not matter.

AL best-case scenarios: What's ceiling for Yankees, Guardians, other powers?

The Major League Baseball season opens in Japan on March 17 with a two-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. The other big-league teams, meanwhile, will open their seasons later in March.