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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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What is Rockies' Plan B with Thairo Estrada injury?

The Colorado Rockies had a plan to improve at second base this season. However, one wayward pitch on Thursday night changed those plans in an instant.

Embattled Diamondbacks pitcher takes step forward with spring start

Needing a solid showing to prove he still deserved a roster spot heading into Opening Day, Arizona Diamondbacks southpaw Jordan Montgomery did just that on Wednesday at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Top pitching prospect continues to impress in pursuit of Rockies rotation spot

Making his fifth spring start, Dollander has now thrown 7.2 scoreless innings over his last two appearances.

Why Mike Shildt chose Michael King as Padres Opening Day starter

The competition for the Opening Day start was fierce within the Padres clubhouse, with King edging out Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish to earn the honor.

Three prospects who shined in Rockies-White Sox Spring Breakout game

A pair of franchises that had little to celebrate last year are ready to turn the page on a new season, and the prospects that took the field for both the Rockies and White Sox may play a big role in their respective franchises' future.

Three prospects who shined in Cubs-Angels Spring Breakout game

In a matchup between some of the top prospects in the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels organizations, three arguably shined the brightest in Saturday's Spring Breakout matchup, eventually won by the Cubs 8-3.

Watch: Cubs' Kevin Alcantara makes immediate impact in Spring Breakout

Chicago Cubs prospect Kevin Alcántara has been showing his skills throughout spring training. That continued on Saturday night in perhaps his biggest showcase as a prospect so far.

Where Rockies hope to see young slugger improve in 2025

It's a shift in approach at the plate that Black is hoping to see more from Toglia and his teammates in 2025.

Guardians have potentially intriguing option for bullpen

Every once in a while, a non-roster invite turns into a potential gold mine for a team.

Diamondbacks suddenly have question mark in bullpen

A concerning injury complicates matters for Arizona.

New Dodgers contract for Dave Roberts comes with big expectations

The contract extension that the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly handed out to Dave Roberts also brings along with it plenty of expectations as well.

Who's due to regress in National League this season?

Hope springs eternal for most baseball fans during spring training. Yardbarker MLB writers, however, are here to deliver downers.

Do Mets need to push panic button after Francisco Alvarez injury?

The New York Mets have been built to win this offseason, but should a sudden question mark at catcher cause them to go back to the free-agent market?

Key piece of Braves lineup reportedly dodges injury, will be ready for Opening Day

He signed a three-year, $42 million deal with Atlanta this offseason.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong showing he is ready to break out in 2025

With a pair of home runs on Saturday, Pete Crow-Armstrong is looking like the offensive weapon the Chicago Cubs need in 2025.

Roki Sasaki's spring debut was everything Dodgers hoped

Sasaki passed his first spring training test with flying colors.

Three Braves under the most pressure in Sean Murphy's absence

With Murphy sidelined, who will need to step up for the Braves to begin the season?

One new face who could make a major impact on each NL team

Ahead of the regular season, Yardbarker MLB writers identify one new face on every NL team who could make a major impact in 2025.

Rockies bullpen endures another shakeup with key bullpen injury

One day after placing Justin Lawrence on waivers, the Colorado Rockies bullpen underwent another transformation on Sunday.

Dodgers announce spring debuts for pair of star players

Shohei Ohtani has not been in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers so far this spring. However, that is about to change.

Rockies' Kris Bryant discusses his first spring HR, health

Kris Bryant launched his first home run of the spring on Tuesday at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, a welcome sight for the Colorado Rockies and their hopes for what he could bring to the team in 2025.

Justin Verlander scuffles in his first Giants spring training outing

In his first spring training appearance in a San Francisco Giants uniform, Justin Verlander showed that even a three-time Cy Young Award winner still has to shake off some rust before Opening Day.

Top prospect on every National League team

You may know the veteran stars on every team, but not every fan has a handle on top prospects. With spring training under way, Yardbarker MLB writers identify the top prospect on every NL team.

Shohei Ohtani takes 'big step' in latest Dodgers bullpen

One of the biggest questions for the Los Angeles Dodgers entering this season is exactly how big of a role Shohei Ohtani will play on the mound for the defending world champions.