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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 potential landing spots for pitcher Dylan Cease

As one of the top pitchers in the 2025-26 free agent class, Dylan Cease is set to receive plenty of attention in free agency. Let's look at three potential landing spots.

Yankees' Aaron Judge edges out Mariners' Cal Raleigh to win third MVP in four years

In the end, Judge won the MVP award in a close race, his third in the last four years.

Paul Skenes continues historic run for Pittsburgh Pirates with Cy Young award

Paul Skenes has built an impressive resume in just two major league seasons. 

Tigers' Tarik Skubal wins second consecutive Cy Young award, but there's an elephant in the room

The biggest question is whether or not Skubal will have a chance to defend his award in a Tigers uniform in 2026.

Guardians' Stephen Vogt wins back-to-back Manager of the Year award to create historic sweep

With his win in 2024, Vogt became the third manager in Guardians history to take home the award.

Brewers' Pat Murphy joins exclusive club with second straight Manager of the Year award win

The 66-year-old Murphy was named the National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday, earning 27 out of 30 first-place votes.

Three potential landing spots for shortstop Bo Bichette

The 2025 season was a make-or-break year for Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette. Bichette struggled through an injury-ravaged 2024 campaign, posting a .225/.277/.322 batting line over 336 plate appearances, hitting four homers and 16 doubles.

Three potential landing spots for OF Kyle Tucker

Outfielder Kyle Tucker may be the best free agent available during the 2025-26 offseason.

Guardians pitchers indicted on slew of sports betting charges

Both had been on indefinite administrative leave as MLB investigated allegations of sports gambling.

MLB alleged threat to Bryce Harper shows how brutal lockout will be

If the manner in which Phillies star Bryce Harper allegedly was treated by one of MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's henchmen is any indication, baseball's upcoming labor negotiations could get ugly real fast. 

Three potential landing spots for Munetaka Murakami

A four-time All-Star, Murakami won two Central League MVP awards, hit for the Triple Crown in 2022 when he set an NPB record for most home runs in a season by a Japanese player.

Three questions facing the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers accomplished something that had not happened since 1999 — becoming back-to-back World Series champions.

Three questions facing the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays were agonizingly close to dethroning the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves kick Chris Sale can down the road

Chris Sale has arguably been the best pitcher on the Atlanta Braves since he was acquired during the 2023-24 offseason. 

Three questions facing the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason

The fact that the Milwaukee Brewers made the playoffs, let alone had the best record in the majors, is remarkable.

Dream (but realistic) trade targets for every MLB team this offseason

Here’s how all 30 teams could swing a deal that transforms their outlook heading into next season.

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

The Seattle Mariners came agonizingly close to their first World Series appearance.

Three questions facing the Philadelphia Phillies this offseason

The Philadelphia Phillies won the NL East for the second consecutive year. And for the second consecutive year, they were eliminated in the NLDS in four games.

Three questions facing the New York Yankees this offseason

For most teams, the New York Yankees had a successful season. However, as the season did not end in a World Series championship, 2025 was a disappointment.

Three questions facing the Chicago Cubs this offseason

The Cubs have several questions that need to be addressed in the offseason. 

Three questions facing the San Diego Padres this offseason

Another year and another disappointing ending for the San Diego Padres. 

Three questions facing the Red Sox this offseason

In some ways, the 2025 season was a success for the Boston Red Sox. The fact that the Red Sox made the playoffs at all was a bit of a surprise given a deal made in June.

Three questions facing the Cleveland Guardians this offseason

The Cleveland Guardians were not supposed to reach the postseason. Despite a 54-54 record at the trade deadline, the Guardians were sellers.

Three questions facing the Detroit Tigers this offseason

Let's look at three questions facing the Tigers this offseason.