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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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One number shows just how far Cubs have fallen in NL Central race

With an off day on Monday and a huge five-game home series on the horizon against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs' potential for winning the National League Central just keeps sliding downhill.

Most overhyped prospect for every MLB team

Not all prospects rise to star status. As the season heads deep into the dog days of a 162-game regular season, Yardbarker MLB writers identify one overhyped prospect for every big-league team.

Astros may have won MLB trade deadline by making this one move

While the race for the top of the American League West continues to be a battle between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners, one move made by the Astros at the MLB trade deadline may ultimately swing the division (and maybe more) in their favor.

Broncos' starters don't live up to Super Bowl hype in first preseason showing

For all of the talk about the Denver Broncos potentially having a Super Bowl-worthy roster, the starters didn't live up to the high expectations and early hype on Saturday night.

Dodgers superstar details how rough season has changed him mentally

Whether Mookie Betts' revised mentality can assist the Dodgers is something to watch for the remainder of 2025 and beyond.

Disappointing season suddenly ends for Rockies' biggest offseason signing

An injury-filled season that was suddenly cut short now has plenty of question marks surrounding what comes next.

Blue Jays demolish MLB records with eye-popping Coors Field performance

There's nothing like coming to Coors Field to fix what ails you. Just ask the Toronto Blue Jays.

Yankees quickly pull plug on key trade-deadline acquisition

He was sent to Triple-A after giving up a game-winning three-run home run against the Texas Rangers on Monday night.

How George Springer injury is impacting Blue Jays

As the Toronto Blue Jays begin a six-game swing through the National League West on Monday, it's clear that the presence of Springer is missed in the lineup and clubhouse.

What comes next for Rockies bullpen after Seth Halvorsen injury

The Colorado Rockies received good news on the injury front  with Seth Halvorsen on Monday. Now it's about what comes next in the closer's absence.

Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League

With MLB's trade deadline now behind us, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together this week to identify the best trade each club has made in the last decade (more or less). 

Rockies making interesting moves around first base

Last season, the Colorado Rockies seemed to have solved the revolving door at first base present since Hall of Famer Todd Helton's retirement. This season, that thought has gone completely out the window.

Braves, Reds schedule sets up unique tie-in for MLB Speedway Classic

With the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves set to square off on Saturday night inside Bristol Motor Speedway in the inaugural MLB Speedway Classic, the schedule has fallen into place in a way that allows both teams to honor the game's location in unique fashion.

Angels' head-shaking trade decision looks even worse now

Is it impossible for the Angels to get into October? No. Is it improbable? Absolutely.

With trade, Blue Jays banking on return to form for former Cy Young winner

Returning from Tommy John surgery, Shane Bieber believes he still has plenty to offer in the next chapter of his MLB career, and so do the Blue Jays.

Phillies' blockbuster trade just upped the pressure on Dodgers

The Philadelphia Phillies struck a deal to land a big bullpen arm in Jhoan Duran on Wednesday night, not only boosting their own relief corps but also putting more pressure on the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Teammate discusses which Ryne Sandberg qualities current Cubs possess

Ryne Sandberg's death on Monday has at least one former teammate talking about the qualities the Hall of Famer possessed on the field and which Chicago Cubs are carrying on his legacy.

Guardians executive opens up about Emmanuel Clase investigation, what comes next

Emmanuel Clase is officially off the trading block, and not for the reasons the Cleveland Guardians might have hoped.

One trade each National League team must make

With the upcoming MLB trade deadline in mind, Yardbarker's MLB writers looked at identifying one trade each NL club must make in the coming days. 

Cowboys' social media team misses mark on Dak Prescott, Fantastic Four post

While it makes sense to try to tie in all of the weekend buzz surrounding the arrival of "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" in movie theaters, the Dallas Cowboys social media team missed the mark with their Dak Prescott-themed post.

Tigers may regret their approach to MLB trade deadline

The Tigers have a chance to make 2025 a year to remember in the Motor City, but the decisions made between now and the MLB trade deadline may make it a season to forget.

Biggest impact of Josh Naylor trade may still be to come

While the Mariners landed an impact bat, their trade has also likely impacted the entire upcoming MLB trade deadline.

Historic loss to Rockies a big moment in Cardinals' trade deadline decisions

Hoping to open up the post-All-Star Game schedule with a flourish, the St. Louis Cardinals put up a dud.

Way-too-early Baseball Hall of Fame projections for 2026, 2027, 2028

While the 2025 class is preparing to be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., it's worth peeking ahead to see which MLB stars could find their places among baseball's immortals over the next three years.

Cardinals POBO staying 'fluid' and 'open-minded' as deadline looms

St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said he is getting an increased number of phone calls as the MLB trade deadline approaches.