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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. 

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.

Yankees' uncertain third base plans should make fans nervous

Although it’s easy to understand why Cashman is prioritizing pitching, it raises the question if this is truly what third base will look like for the Yankees.

Yankees' 'left-handed Aaron Judge' is primed for MLB call-up

In Triple-A, he is hitting to a staggering .385/.469/.846 stat line with five home runs in just 10 games.

Jacob deGrom is revitalizing his dormant Hall of Fame case with the Rangers

Today, deGrom owns a lifetime 93-59 record over his time with the Mets and Rangers.

Yankees may be walking into a massive trade-deadline mistake

With the MLB trade deadline just weeks away, the New York Yankees’ lengthy search for a much-needed, yet elusive, third baseman should be coming to a close.

Yankees need to move on from these three players

The Yankees have been disappointing as of late, so let’s go over three players who’ve earned the axe.

Max Muncy moves up the all-time Dodgers leaderboard

It’s been quite a month for Max Muncy.

Three Rafael Devers replacements Red Sox should strongly consider

Since the trade, the Red Sox have fallen below .500.

Yankees can’t be considered AL favorites in their current condition

The game of baseball is won by scoring runs. To the New York Yankees, this has been a foreign concept.

Orioles' failed season highlighted by crucial trade mistake

In 2023, the Baltimore Orioles emerged from the rut of mediocrity and posted two straight competitive seasons. Now, they're right back where they started from.

Yankees need to do something about unbelievable minor league pitcher

For some reason, the Yankees seem hesitant to give him a chance.

Top Cubs prospect is becoming the anchor their rotation needs

It took a little over a month before the Chicago Cubs were confronted with a pitching staff crisis.

Why Devin Williams needs to remain Yankees' setup man, not their closer

Over the offseason, the New York Yankees traded for a lockdown closer. However, what they got was far from what they expected.

What can we expect from Justin Verlander at this point in his career?

Before landing on the IL, Verlander was pitching to a 4.33 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 52 innings pitched.

Three trade candidates for the rebuilding Nationals

The Washington Nationals are in the midst of another rebuilding year.

Braves should take flier on resurgent Rangers arm following AJ Smith-Shawver injury

Replacing AJ Smith-Shawver won’t be easy, but there are a few intriguing rentals on the market that the Braves can look into.