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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. 

Has Cal Raleigh overtaken Aaron Judge in MVP race amid Yankee slugger's slump?

On July 23, New York Yankees’ megastar outfielder Aaron Judge had a commanding lead in the AL MVP race. After an injury and subsequent slump, has he been overtaken by a slugging catcher in Seattle?

Brewers' dominance is a reality check for Cubs' World Series ambitions

After cruising to their 12th consecutive win on Wednesday, the Brewers hold an eight-game lead over their once-fierce division rival.

Ranking the top three 2025 AL Cy Young Award candidates

Last season, Detroit Tigers’ ace Tarik Skubal won the AL Cy Young Award resoundingly, nabbing a rare pitching triple crown. This year, the contest is a little tighter.

Yankees' confidence in Devin Williams backfires after another blowup

Aaron Boone, who has long maintained his optimism while his team’s skid has continued to squander their once-stellar record, gave Williams a vote of confidence again on Friday

Why it's time for the Yankees to worry about three-time All-Star

Monday night’s heartbreaking 8-5 loss to the Texas Rangers should set off alarm bells for the New York Yankees and their de facto ace, Max Fried.

Yankee infielder's surprising surge gives team hope

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe made headlines in July for his poor play, leading to speculation that he may be replaced by recent Yankees acquisition Jose Caballero.

Yankees' trade-deadline whirlwind may not be enough to win AL East

The Yankees are, without a doubt, a much better team. But this raises an overlooked question: are they good enough?

Yankees release disappointing starting pitcher

The New York Yankees added seven impactful players before Thursday's whirlwind trade deadline. But they weren't done making major moves.

Career-low stat underscores slump for Mets' Juan Soto, threatens to end streak

Soto started the season on the wrong foot and is in a rut.

Why Tigers' startling trade for Kyle Finnegan might quickly backfire

While Kyle Finnegan was acquired to shore up the Tigers’ bullpen, it isn’t clear if he can do that.

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.