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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 show offensive potential in 10-run inning vs. Rockies

After scoring just three runs over their previous two games, the New York Yankees were ready to bust out on Saturday at Coors Field. And they did. 

The real truth about the Rockies' attendance in historically bad season

As Colorado's quest to avoid the most losses in MLB history continues, keep a wary eye on the attendance numbers during the team's home games.

Yankees' Aaron Boone squashes talk about start of 2025 being Aaron Judge's best run

There is little doubt that Aaron Judge is having a phenomenal start to the 2025 campaign. But is it his best ever? 

The Phillies have a plan for Taijuan Walker when Aaron Nola returns

Taijuan Walker made his return to the Philadelphia Phillies rotation on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies.

Rockies sued for injury partially blamed on team's 'poor performance'

A Colorado man has sued the Colorado Rockies after he was hit in the face by a foul ball.

Watch: Kyle Schwarber's 300th career HR is a Coors Field monster

Kyle Schwarber made sure his 300th career home run was one worth remembering.

Rob Thomson dishes advice for Phillies bullpen after Jose Alvarado suspension

With the Philadelphia Phillies embarking on a seven-game road trip in the wake of reliever Jose Alvarado's 80-game suspension, manager Rob Thomson gave some simple advice to his bullpen.

After trade, Mickey Moniak has 'nothing but respect' for Phillies

Trying to now establish himself with the Colorado Rockies, Mickey Moniak stood across from the Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day earlier this season and couldn't help but wonder what might have been.

Where's Juan Soto? One worrisome trend for every NL team

With the regular season roughly a quarter over, Yardbarker MLB writers identify a worrisome trend for every National League team.

Signs were there around Dodgers before Roki Sasaki's IL trip

Sasaki struggled in his last start on May 9, giving up five runs on five hits.

Dodgers-A's dugout dichotomy shows chasm of opinions with Pete Rose reinstatement

Even after he was reinstated by Major League Baseball, it's clear that many of the current players (and even a manager) are uncomfortable talking about Pete Rose and what his legacy in the game might really be.

NL team grades: Rockies, three other teams must be declared disasters

A  quarter of the way through a 162-game regular season, several teams clearly are disaster areas. (We're looking at you, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins.) But several are performing above expectations.

Padres make history in Coors Field romp over Rockies

The San Diego Padres have never had a game like they had on Saturday night in Denver. In fact, there hasn't been a game like what was witnessed at Coors Field in more than a century.

Rockies' Kris Bryant gives update on back procedure, what comes next

The 33-year-old Bryant has played in just 11 games this year.

'We can't get enough': How Baltimore, Babe Ruth remain forever intertwined

Babe Ruth played for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, the Orioles' biggest rivals, but there's no question that Charm City is still the kingdom of "The Sultan Of Swat."

Guardians manager heaps praise on often-overlooked key lineup piece

Daniel Schneemann may not be the first name you think of when you consider the potential superstars on the Cleveland Guardians roster. However, manager Stephen Vogt believes that what the former 33rd-round draft pick has done in 2025 has been key to Cleveland's early success.

Closest MLB-ready prospect for each NL team

Two months before the All-Star Game, some MLB teams are already contemplating call-ups from their minor league systems.

Royals already know what needs to be done at MLB trade deadline

The Royals will arrive back in the Midwest knowing some life has to be injected into the current roster if the goal of once again reaching the postseason is to be realized.

Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino takes drastic measures to shake slump

With a rain delay in progress and a first-inning popout already on the books, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino decided it was time to see if a shave would change his fortunes at the plate.

Zach Eflin itching to get back to Orioles

On the injured list with a right lat strain, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin made it clear he is ready to return to the rotation as quickly as possible.

Royals manager provides injury update on Salvador Perez

Thanks to left hip soreness, catcher/designated hitter Salvador Perez wasn't in the Kansas City Royals lineup on Friday night as a three-game series began against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.

Orioles veteran pitcher offers different perspective of issues on mound

Charlie Morton is adamant that this isn't a time to give up on what he can bring to the Orioles. He accepts his role in the bullpen and believes better things are ahead.

Braves' Chris Sale may have turned the corner in loss to Rockies

Chris Sale was sharp for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon. However, in his first career start at Coors Field, he was outdueled by a Colorado Rockies rookie starting pitcher in a game the Rockies desperately needed to win.

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.