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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. 

May 6, 2025  |  MLB

Underrated Angels arm should draw interest from pitching-needy teams

This season, the 26-year-old righty is pitching to a 3.83 ERA through 40 innings on the season.

May 2, 2025  |  MLB

Cubs on the verge of losing significant trade acquisition

Over the offseason, the Chicago Cubs made a rather risky decision, sending one of their former top prospects to the Miami Marlins for Vidal Brujan. 

May 1, 2025  |  Chicago Cubs

Top Cubs prospect would make excellent trade bait to improve pitching

The Chicago Cubs’ No. 4 prospect (No. 65 in the MLB), Moises Ballesteros, who won the club’s Minor League Player of the Year award for the last two seasons, is on a historic pace in Triple-A this season. 

April 28, 2025  |  New York Mets

Why the Mets should be wary of Clay Holmes' great start

Before Opening Day, the New York Mets’ starting rotation was a key area of concern.

April 25, 2025  |  MLB

Dodgers snatch potential impact arm from Yankees

On Friday, the Dodgers announced they’ve acquired relief pitcher Yoendrys Gomez from the Yankees.

April 24, 2025  |  MLB

Re-evaluating the Yankees' Devin Williams trade one month into the season

The Yankees’ trade for Devin Williams felt like one that was a long time coming.

April 22, 2025  |  Chicago Cubs

Top Cubs prospect is scorching but here's why he probably won't be promoted

This season, the Chicago Cubs have one of the most vibrant farm systems in baseball, but of their many bright spots, one talented bat is stealing the show.

April 22, 2025  |  MLB

Cubs' Matt Mervis trade is already looking very bad

It seems the Cubs are already losing the trade.