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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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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.

How Sandy Alcantara's second-half resurrection benefits Marlins

That second-half surge could be beneficial for the Marlins regardless of what happens with Alcantara during the offseason.

Tigers' World Series hopes depend on Tarik Skubal injury

The Detroit Tigers' hopes for a deep run in the postseason may have been dealt a significant blow. 

Paul Skenes' brilliance outshines Pittsburgh Pirates' mediocrity

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is finishing up a rare season in MLB history.  

Brewers ace making late push for NL Cy Young award

He has allowed just one run on 13 hits and 15 walks over 33 innings since the beginning of August.

Pair of MLB superstars are chasing history as season concludes

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge could power their way into another section of the history books.

Picking each MLB team's MVP

Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look at identifying each club's most valuable player this season.

Framber Valdez's tantrum could cost him in free agency

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez may have tanked his free-agent stock with one pitch.

Phillies reportedly willing to hand blank check to star slugger

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is slated to become a free agent this offseason. That does not necessarily mean that he will be leaving Philadelphia behind.

Diamondbacks outfielder achieves rare single-season feat

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll has quietly put together a generational season.

Mets have a Kodai Senga problem: Here's how they should fix it

The New York Mets have a Kodai Senga problem. 

Juan Soto is in the midst of a historic season for the Mets

His recent torrid stretch has led to what may be one of the greatest all-around seasons in MLB history.

Ninth inning could be Blue Jays' Achilles heel

The Toronto Blue Jays are theoretically in the driver's seat entering September. However, there is one potentially fatal flaw for the Blue Jays.

One September call-up from each MLB club under the old rules 

Considering the "old September callup rules", Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look at identifying one player from each club who would have benefited from a September callup. 

Payton Tolle shows potential in Red Sox debut

Boston Red Sox prospect Payton Tolle had a difficult assignment for his major league debut.

Red Sox release disappointing veteran

The Boston Red Sox had hoped that pitcher Walker Buehler would be able to build off of a solid postseason performance and return to form.