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Kevin Henry

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A member of the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA), Kevin Henry has been covering MLB and MiLB for nearly two decades. Those assignments have included All-Star Games and the MLB postseason, including the World Series. Based in the Denver area, Kevin calls Coors Field his home base, but travels throughout North America during the season to discover the best stories possible.

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Five reasons why the Rockies have been historically bad in 2025

The Rockies are looking for any way they can to avoid setting additional MLB records for futility. But why have they been so bad?

Why did the Braves pull the plug on young OF Jarred Kelenic?

The Atlanta Braves temporarily pulled the plug on the Jarred Kelenic experiment. Now it's up to the 25-year-old outfielder to prove himself in Triple-A.

Team-by-team NL MVPs: Budding superstar, six pitchers take spotlight

Six months before the end of the regular season, Yardbarker's MLB writers identify the MVP so far on each National League team.

Rockies turn to familiar face amid injury woes

Facing a massive amount of injuries in the middle of the infield, the Colorado Rockies reunited with a familiar face late Saturday to help weather the storm.

After injury, Twins former first-round pick is making an impact

After missing the first 15 games of the 2025 MLB season with a lumbar strain, infielder Brooks Lee is showing that he can make an impact for the Twins.

White Sox are still trying to solve their leadoff puzzle

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable knows his team has to get more production out of the leadoff spot. The problem is trying to find which player on the roster is going to do just that.

Twins' Royce Lewis gives injury update: 'Really close' to return

It's expected that Lewis will be sent on a minor-league rehabilitation assignment soon, although the date has not been finalized.

NL knee-jerk reactions: Pitiful Rockies could set unwanted record

As they look forward to a summer of baseball, Yardbarker MLB writers offer knee-jerk reactions for all National League teams.

One big reason why Cubs aren't really World Series favorites

Sorry to disappoint, Chicago Cubs fans, but there's a big reason why your franchise isn't the favorite to win the 2025 World Series, despite what one popular website says.

Charlie Morton is becoming Orioles' biggest 2025 regret

While plenty of things have gone wrong for the Baltimore Orioles through the first 21 games of the 2025 season, the offseason signing of starting pitcher Charlie Morton is standing out as one of the franchise's biggest blunders.

Rockies' Austin Gomber explains his move to 60-day injured list

Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder soreness.

Watch: Mariners' Rowdy Tellez gets revenge with homer off pitcher he was traded for

While the blast to right field boosted the .111 average Tellez brought into the at-bat, it also likely boosted his morale as well.

Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes has best start of season vs. Cubs

It may not have been a masterpiece of a start, but Corbin Burnes showed enough on Friday to give Arizona Diamondbacks fans a reminder of what kind of pitching he can bring to a team looking to keep pace in the ultra-deep National League West.

With horrid hitting history, Rockies finally make long overdue move

The move was long overdue. Colorado has struggled mightily as a franchise since Meulens was hired.

Why Orioles' Brandon Hyde may have hottest seat of any MLB manager

The Orioles have had their wings clipped early in the campaign, entering Wednesday's play with a 6-10 mark and last-place spot in the American League East.

Let's make a deal: National League contract extension candidates 

With roughly 10 percent of the regular season over, Yardbarker Major League Baseball writers are eager to spend other people's money. Here are prime candidates for contract extensions for each NL team.

Padres show early improvement by quickly exorcizing 2024 demon

Early in the 2025 season, the San Diego Padres are showing they are among the best teams in the National League.

NL West fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace

Some players are overperforming early in the Major League Baseball schedule and are due to regress.  With roughly 10 percent of the season completed, here's our fool's gold team for the National League West.

Watch: White Sox lose to Guardians in most White Sox way possible

Leave it to the Chicago White Sox to find yet another unconventional way to lose a game.

Watch: Brewers' Tyler Alexander makes a jaw-dropping catch

With two on and two out in the bottom of the second inning, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Tyler Alexander was looking for a way to get out of a jam at Coors Field. Thanks to some quick reflexes, the left-hander did just that.

Five biggest MLB surprises so far this season

The 2025 Major League Baseball season may still be its infancy, but there have already been some surprises across the league. With that in mind, here are the five biggest MLB shockers so far.

NL knee-jerk reactions: Kiss dreadful Braves, Pirates goodbye

Major League Baseball is only roughly 6 percent through a 162-game regular season, but that's not stopping Yardbarker MLB writers from delivering knee-jerk reactions about NL teams.

One potential Hall of Famer on every National League team

Only a few games into the Major League Baseball season, many players have sparkled on the diamond. But what player on each team has displayed long-term greatness (or potential long-term greatness) good enough to be considered a candidate for the Hall of Fame?

National League way-too-early trade candidates

Opening Day looms for every team but the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, but Yardbarker MLB writers are already thinking about the MLB trade deadline July 31. 

Rays may have to change Opening Day plans with Shane McClanahan

McClanahan's anticipated return may now be on hold.