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Jacob Mountz

Jacob Mountz is an avid baseball enthusiast and New York Yankee fanatic. His work covering the MLB has been featured on Yardbarker, Athlon Sports, FanSided, House That Hank Built and Medium. Jacob thoroughly enjoys Aaron Judge's moonshots and cheeseburgers of all sizes. 

Twins reap impressive haul from Jhoan Duran trade

The Philadelphia Phillies just won the sweepstakes for one of MLB’s premier closers. RHP Jhoan Duran is exactly the piece that could salvage Philadelphia’s crumbling bullpen. The bigger prize, however, might just be what the Twins landed in return.

Why Yankees should trade for Athletics' Mason Miller

As we start counting the hours until MLB’s trade deadline passes at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, one team has made a surprising pivot on a transformational player.

Could tire-kicking Cubs add a former AL Cy Young?

The Chicago Cubs have searched far and wide for a solid starter to replace lefty Justin Steele, who's out for the season following elbow surgery, but nothing has come of it yet.

Yankees' planned fire sale after Aaron Judge injury epitomizes roster weakness

Would the New York Yankees still be a heavyweight contender without Aaron Judge? Most fans would doubt it. What comes as a shock is that Yankees general manager, Brian Cashman, appears to agree.

Phillies' trade target could be a game-changer

With left fielder Max Kepler struggling, the Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly among teams interested in dealing for Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan.

Cubs in danger of making enormous trade-deadline mistake

Boasting a 62-44 record in the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs are still searching for a way to pull ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Could wheeler-dealer Yankees replace Anthony Volpe at shortstop?

The New York Yankees, who recently traded for infielders Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, are reportedly in the market for another infielder.

All signs point to Yankees moving on from Anthony Volpe

With the trade for Ryan McMahon now complete, it would seem New York Yankees’ general manager Brian Cashman has fulfilled one of his three priorities.

What Yankees fans can expect from Ryan McMahon

Ryan McMahon probably wasn’t the name every die-hard enthusiast of the Bronx Bombers was waiting in anticipation to be announced.

Spencer Jones just proved to the Yankees why he is indispensable

Not surprisingly, Jones’ name has been tossed about in trade discussions.

Yankees among teams in talks to acquire Padres starter

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has stirred up a whirlwind, looking to fulfill his priority of bringing a frontline starter to New York.

Marlins OF could easily solve Guardians' power drought

Last season, the Guardians were driven to the postseason by excellent pitching and a middling offense. This season, their hunt for a spot in the postseason is falling just a little short thanks to middling pitching and a miserable offense.

Yankees cannot afford to trade their 'left-handed Aaron Judge'

It’s been a busy summer for New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, having watched several pitchers and the team’s primary third baseman fall victim to lengthy IL stints. 

Can the Cubs nab Nationals' ace at the deadline?

If the Cubs are going to land MacKenzie Gore, the package is going to need to be substantial.

The Phillies need to replace this struggling bat at the deadline

Another year, another shot at a championship. Since their last World Series appearance in 2022, a match in which they lost, the Philadelphia Phillies have slid backwards, falling in the NLCS in 2023 and the NLDS in 2024.

Multiple Royals players could be on the Cubs' radar

Battling for the top spot in the NL Central with the Milwaukee Brewers, the trade deadline has become even more important to the Chicago Cubs. And wasting their one year of Kyle Tucker is not an option.

Cal Raleigh on pace to break American League record set by Aaron Judge

Fresh of his victory in the 2025 Home Run Derby, Seattle Mariners’ backstop Cal Raleigh is aiming to add another home run trophy to his mantle.

Can the Braves snatch this rival All-Star slugger in free agency?

To say it has been a nightmare season for the Atlanta Braves is nothing short of an understatement.

Three trade-deadline targets who can land Yankees back in World Series

What replacements on the market can lead the Yankees back to the World Series? Here are three solid bets.

Three potential landing spots for Rangers OF Adolis García

According to MLB insider Francys Romero, Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis García is drawing trade interest from “several teams.”

The Blue Jays should ask about this productive rival DH

Boasting a 55-41, first-place record, the Toronto Blue Jays have surprisingly established themselves as one of the dominant forces in the American League.

Aaron Judge’s latest record is overshadowing another one of his historic feats

On Saturday afternoon, Judge became the fastest player to 350 home runs, having done so in 1,088 games. 

This surging arm would make an excellent trade target for the Yankees

This season, the Yankees’ Injured List has taken one of its heaviest tolls in years, so GM Brian Cashman has made it a priority to shore up his beleaguered pitching rotation. 

Red Sox reportedly showing interest in breakout starter

For the Red Sox, this would mean adding a reliable frontline starter with a few remaining years of control at an affordable price.