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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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

White Sox cutting payroll could be entirely organic

According to Bob Nightengale from USA Today, the White Sox plan to reduce payroll, pointing to their "substantial losses in revenue" this season.

Yankees find novel way to handle rotation logjam

 The New York Yankees rotation depth is a blessing and a curse.

Brent Rooker quietly putting together stellar season for A's

 Oakland A's designated hitter Brent Rooker is easy to overlook. But that might be changing.

Orioles' Adley Rutschman does not have time for questions about slump

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has not performed to his usual standards this season.

Angels' Samuel Aldegheri accomplished feat last done in 1949

Samuel Aldegheri made history for the Angels on Friday night.

A new curse? Aaron Judge slumping since appearance on children's show

Judge hasn't hit a home run since he appeared on the show.

Watch: White Sox's putrid season was summed up by this play

 The Chicago White Sox had a moment on Tuesday that would have done the Three Stooges proud.

Aaron Judge's home run plaque missing from Globe Life Field

It's rare for a team to honor an opposing player in their stadium. That had been the case for the Texas Rangers and Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge.

Overlooked star quietly pursuing 40-40 season

Shohei Ohtani became the sixth member of the 40-40 club this season, garnering plenty of attention for the feat. A second player is within striking distance of joining exclusive club in 2024, but it seems like nobody has noticed.

Astros starter vindicating club's trade with big turnaround

The Houston Astros traded for starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi hoping his numbers would improve. They have and then some.

Five MLB storylines to watch in the coming weeks

There are still plenty of games left to be played before the end of the regular season. Let's take a look at five storylines to watch over the final few weeks.

10 unbelievable stats about the Chicago White Sox's 2024 season

At 30-102, Chicago is on pace for a historically awful season, needing to go 11-17 down the stretch to avoid infamy.

Can Shohei Ohtani become baseball's first 50-50 player?

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani made history by becoming the sixth member of the 40-40 club. He may not be done carving his name into the record books this season.

Blue Jays 1B may find disappointment in free agency

The biggest question with a possible extension is the cost, and disappointment may be found there.

Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto says goodbye to baseball

Former Cincinnati Reds great Joey Votto is hanging up his spikes.

Atlanta Braves' playoff push nothing short of miraculous

Atlanta has had its Opening Day lineup on the diamond at the same time exactly once this season — on Opening Day. Fifty-two different players have appeared in at least one game for the Braves this season, including 27 different pitchers.

Star outfielder Randy Arozarena has revived the Mariners season

Randy Arozarena has given the Mariners the boost they needed.

Domingo German getting second chance with Pirates

Domingo German has found his way back to the majors.

MVP front-runner Aaron Judge getting the Barry Bonds treatment

The New York Yankees need to find a way to make opponents pay for intentionally walking Aaron Judge.

Marcus Stroman's struggles highlight Yankees trade-deadline failure

The New York Yankees added to their lineup and bullpen at the trade deadline, but crucially did not strike for an upgrade in the rotation.

End of the road may be in sight for Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer

Father Time catches up with everyone eventually. That may now be the case with Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer.

Austin Wells could be next in Yankees' list of great catchers

The New York Yankees have a legacy of excellence behind the plate.

When will enough be enough with Patrick Corbin?

He was essentially used for batting practice by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday as he allowed 11 runs, 10 earned, on 13 hits. Every member of the Diamondbacks starting lineup had at least one hit before the bottom of the third inning was over.

'Can't tell the players without a program': Marlins a completely different team after trade-deadline frenzy

The Marlins are also going to be a vastly different team than what took the diamond on Monday.

Yankees get scare from Gerrit Cole ahead of trade deadline

Cole had missed significant time this season due to a right elbow injury.