Lauren Amour

One spring training prediction for every NL East team

With spring training open, let's gaze into the crystal ball in the NL East. Here is a prediction for every team in the division.

Biggest concern for every National League team

Hope springs eternal for most MLB fans this time of year. But all teams have concerns — some massive, others relatively minor. Ahead of this week's start of spring training games, Yardbarker MLB writers identify the biggest concern for each National League team.

NL rising stars: 18-year-old Padres catcher, 22-year-old Cubs OF provide hope

Ahead of pitchers and catchers reporting this week for spring training, Yardbarker MLB writers identify one rising star on each National League team.

Rating angst of fan bases for National League teams

Yardbarker MLB writers rate the angst of fan bases of all 15 NL teams on a scale from "1" (Worries? What worries?) to "5" (OMG!).

Grading each NL West team's offseason

While some NL East and NL Central teams had strong offseasons, no other ball club was as active as the Los Angeles Dodgers, who reside in the NL West.

Ranking the 10 best players in NL West

We've ranked the 10 best players for 2025 in the National League East and NL Central, but the most challenging was the NL West, which is chock full of talent. 

Ranking the 10 best players in NL Central

Here is our top-10 ranking of the best of the best in the NL Central.

Grading each NL Central team's offseason

Here is where the five NL Central teams stack up following their offseason moves.

Grading each NL East team's offseason

With the MLB offseason slowing to a near standstill and spring training right around the corner, here's a look at how each NL East team has fared this offseason.

Ranking the 10 best players in NL East

Here is our top-10 ranking of the best of the best in the NL East.

One perfect free-agent signing for every NL East team

One of baseball's most competitive divisions is the National League East. Each team could benefit from signing some of the remaining prominent names. Here are the best fits for each club.

Phillies make rotation even stronger with Jesus Luzardo trade

Philadelphia was said to be searching for a fifth starter, so Luzardo will likely fill that role until top right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter is ready to join the rotation. 

Phillies' Max Kepler signing feels like more of the same

When your division rival signs Juan Soto as its right fielder, you can't only counter with Max Kepler.

Phillies take on another pitching project in former Oriole Nick Vespi

Examining the Phillies’ closer situation in 2025

Who ultimately claims this role and finds success in it remains to be seen. Let's examine their cases.

Bryson Stott returning to form will be key for Phillies in 2025

Philadelphia is confident in Bryson Stott's return to form in 2025.

Trade market exposing Phillies' lack of depth

The Phillies' inability to meet the asking price for star players further exposed their vulnerability on the trade market. 

Phillies ‘not shopping’ All-Star 3B after all

He has been floated in trade rumors since the season’s conclusion. But now, according to the Phillies manager, he’s no longer on the trade block.

Three outfielder deals Phillies should explore

The Philadelphia Phillies have made it known that they want another outfielder, preferably one who can mash left-handed pitching.

Four free-agent lefty bats for Phillies to consider

The Phillies need more lefty power, ideally a player who can play the outfield.

It's time for Phillies to make a run for this Japanese star

The Phillies have a prime opportunity to tap into the Japanese market by signing pitching phenom Roki Sasaki, who was posted during the MLB winter meetings in Dallas.