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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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Injury creates opportunity for highly touted Red Sox prospect

One of the Boston Red Sox's top prospects is heading to the majors.  

Three players Baltimore Orioles should trade

With a 16-33 record entering Saturday, the Orioles find themselves squarely in the AL East basement.

Juan Soto is having a better season with the Mets than you think

Juan Soto has not performed to his usual level thus far in 2025, but that does not mean he has been unproductive in the Mets' lineup.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber defying platoon advantage in power barrage

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber has been a force in the Phillies' lineup this season, regardless of the pitcher he has faced.

'Martian' not out of this world? One worrisome trend for every AL team

With the regular season roughly a quarter over, Yardbarker MLB writers identify a worrisome trend for every American League team.

Orioles' latest loss proves GM Mike Elias also deserves blame

It is time to shine the spotlight on Elias for the Orioles' woes.

White Sox's best-selling jersey not who anyone would expect

The White Sox have a jersey that has been selling better than anyone could have imagined.

Hall of Fame chances for Pete Rose, two other reinstated former stars

Major League Baseball's decision to reinstate Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Eddie Cicotte and other players banned for life due to gambling allegations has been met with mixed reactions.  

One-time World Series champion arrested on felony charges

Former Atlanta Braves All-Star shortstop Rafael Furcal is in trouble with the law.

AL team grades: Angels stink, but what other teams are flunking 2025?

A  quarter of the way through a 162-game regular season, several teams clearly are disaster areas. (We're looking at you, Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels.) But several are performing above expectations.

Dodgers have a Roki Sasaki-sized problem

Roki Sasaki's transition to MLB hasn't been easy.

Rockies off to worst start in National League history

The Colorado Rockies have set a new bar for futility.

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.