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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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Yankees provide big injury updates on Aaron Judge, Carlos Rodon

The Yankees are barely past the 2025 season, but there's already big injury news that is expected to impact the franchise to start the 2026 season.

Predicting when Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch again for Dodgers

After a historic performance in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, the big question becomes, when will Yoshinobu Yamamoto take the mound again for the Los Angeles Dodgers?

Ranking four potential World Series matchups based on excitement level

Which possible World Series matchups would be most or least popular?

Mavericks make big decision about Jason Kidd's future in Dallas

This is huge news for Kidd and the Mavericks.

Three things Blue Jays must do to rally against Mariners in ALCS

For the Blue Jays, their postseason fate will be determined by how well they can rebound on the road against what has been a dominant Mariners squad so far in the ALCS.

Phillies' decision to keep Rob Thomson raises a big question

The Phillies were bounced out of the postseason in the NLDS by the Los Angeles Dodgers, bringing yet another swift end to Red October. 

Biggest questions for Dodgers, Brewers heading into NLCS

When the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers open the 2025 National League Championship Series on Monday night in Milwaukee, it will be a battle of star power versus roster chemistry.

Yankees' postseason exit should signal end of Brian Cashman era

Mistakes made at this year's trade deadline could well have been the final straw for Cashman's reign.

Colorado facing questions amid Deion Sanders' health concerns

Right now, there's more at stake for the Colorado Buffaloes than just how they will rebound from an 0-3 start in Big 12 conference play on Saturday at home against the Iowa State Cyclones.

All eyes on Phillies to save Philadelphia from a miserable sports weekend

A win on Monday night by the Phillies could help erase what has been a miserable sports weekend in the city.

Broncos make history in stunning comeback win over Eagles

The Broncos entered the fourth quarter inside Lincoln Financial Field with a long, dismal history pushing against any kind of comeback. 

What Bears need to fix, build upon amid bye week

The Chicago Bears hit their bye week with a familiar feeling: a mix of frustration over inconsistency and optimism about the flashes of progress that hint at better days ahead.

MLB playoff takeaways: Cubs, Yankees survive to set up rivalry-fueled Division Series

A drama-filled day of Game 3 wild-card matchups on Thursday set up what should be a fascinating set of division rivalries to come in the Division Series round beginning on Saturday.

Potential MLB managerial candidate gets high praise from Royals superstar

While the MLB postseason may be the focus at the moment, there are already plenty of rumors about who might fill various open manager roles around the league.

MLB playoff takeaways: AL home teams rise up to force decisive Game 3s

Home-field advantage paid off on the American League side of the wild-card equation on Wednesday, while the Southern California teams made a statement on the National League side of the bracket.

Tigers finish off September to forget in best way possible

For the Detroit Tigers, it has been a September to forget. However, on the last day of the month, these Tigers may have just found the momentum they need to make October a month to remember.

Shattered camera sets up delay, wild sequence in Guardians-Tigers wild-card game

In a season where anything has been possible in Cleveland, it should be no surprise that a wild fourth inning would help the Guardians knot the opening wild-card game against the Tigers.

Ranking the 12 MLB postseason teams

Here is a ranking of the 12 teams (six each from the American and National Leagues) competing in meaningful October baseball and where they fit on the scale from longest shot to strongest contender.

One essential move each MLB team must make this offseason

Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look ahead at the offseason, identifying one essential move each club needs to make for 2026. 

What to know about the 2025 MLB postseason

With the conclusion of Sunday’s games, Major League Baseball now enters its most glorious and pressure-packed time of the year — the postseason.

Tigers still have plenty of chances to shake off 'collapse' label

The Tigers are certainly surrounded by the "collapse" narrative right now. There's just one way out.

Have Dodgers really got their money’s worth this season?

The team currently has an active payroll of more than $280 million, more than $14 million more than the second-place New York Mets.

Padres could face postseason-altering decision in wild-card round

With or without the National League West title in hand, the San Diego Padres could have a tough and potentially postseason-changing decision to make in the wild-card round.

Why did the Orioles activate star player during last week of season?

The move may have little to do with this season and everything about what the Orioles may do with him in the offseason.

Which MLB players will take home major awards?

Yardbarker's MLB writers decided now is the time to pick a winner for each of the three major awards — the Most Valuable Player, the Cy Young, and the Rookie of the Year — in each of the American and National Leagues.