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Seth Carlson

Seth Carlson is an experienced writer and editor based in the NYC area with a particular love for all things baseball. He has a demonstrated history of delivering insightful analysis and engaging content across multiple outlets and industries. Seth brings his expertise and commitment to high-quality coverage to Yardbarker’s readers.

If Orioles' plunge continues, they'll need to tread carefully

April hasn't been kind to the Baltimore Orioles and a failure to turn things around could put them in a cumbersome position come summer.

Team-by-team AL MVPs: Why Yankees' Max Fried, six other pitchers get the nod

Six months before the end of the regular season, Yardbarker MLB writers identify the MVP so far on each American League team.

Pair of pitchers set to make first MLB starts since 2023

It's setting up to be a banner week for MLB starting pitchers returning from lengthy injury absences.

Bryce Harper says team other than Phillies was at top of his list during free agency

What if Philadelphia Phillies All-Star first baseman Bryce Harper had signed with this team in free agency?

Five MLB players we should be paying more attention to in 2025

Here are five big leaguers worth paying more attention to as the year unfolds.

AL knee-jerk reactions: Yankees, Orioles, Guardians have huge problems to solve

Now that teams are roughly 14 percent through a 162-game regular season, certain truths are evident: The Chicago White Sox still stink, the AL Central is (mostly) dreadful and the New York Yankees seem a good bet to win the AL East. But do they need to make a major move in the bullpen?

Three MLB teams that have been disappointing in 2025

Earlier in April, Yardbarker looked at three MLB teams that have been exceeding expectations. Now, let's break down three teams that have disappointed in the early part of the 2025 season. 

Let's make a deal: American League contract extension candidates

With roughly 10 percent of the regular season over, Yardbarker Major League Baseball writers are eager to spend other people's money. Here are prime candidates for contract extensions for each AL team.

AL East fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace

We're just a couple of weeks into the 2025 MLB season, but some American League East players are already off and running. There is some fool's gold among those performances, however, so let's look at one on each AL East team. 

Athletics' Luis Severino reveals interesting tidbit about negotiations with Mets

Most MLB players will never admit it publicly, but money is a significant factor in choosing a team during free agency. That's why Athletics right-hander Luis Severino saying the quiet part out loud is so believable. 

Should the Blue Jays extend their other homegrown star?

Perhaps the Toronto Blue Jays are learning from their free agency failures.

Orioles might be glad former NL Cy Young winner declined their offer

Stats don't point to a particularly dominant 2025 campaign from the four-time All-Star righty.

Why Pete Alonso is a big winner of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Blue Jays extension

After much uncertainty about his Toronto Blue Jays future, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is officially in for the long haul with his new 14-year, $500 million extension. But Alonso may also reap benefits from the deal.

AL knee-jerk reactions: Astros' Jose Altuve needs a change of scenery

Major League Baseball is only roughly 6 percent through a 162-game regular season, but that's not stopping Yardbarker MLB writers from delivering knee-jerk reactions about AL teams.

Watch: Phillies end Dodgers' historic unbeaten streak

Two of the best teams in the National League are facing off this weekend, and Game 1 of the series didn't disappoint.

Despite early success, Yankees fans are still thinking about Juan Soto

It's not a good look for Yankees fans, who simply can't get over that they lost a player of Soto's caliber to their crosstown rivals. 

Diamondbacks enter extension frenzy with deal for All-Star second baseman

Extension fever is rampant across MLB these days, and Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte is now joining the frenzy.

Red Sox hand their new ace a massive $170M extension

A slow start to 2025 isn't deterring the Boston Red Sox from going big.

One potential Hall of Famer on every American League team

Only a few games into the Major League Baseball season, many players have sparkled on the diamond. But what player on each team has displayed long-term greatness (or potential long-term greatness) good enough to be considered a candidate for the Hall of Fame?

Five overreactions to opening weekend of the 2025 MLB season

The opening weekend of the 2025 MLB season is officially in the books. In the grand scheme of things, there are still 159 games left to play (158 for a select few). However, there's plenty of overreaction fodder in the aftermath of baseball's inaugural weekend, so let's break it down.

Watch: Juan Soto clobbers first home run with Mets

Soto's home run in Houston should merely be the appetizer to bigger and better things for the Mets in 2025. 

Watch: Former Orioles top prospect smashes opposite-field home run

The 21-year-old infielder might've just set the tone for his sophomore surge.

AL East predictions: A four-way battle for first place?

Baseball is in the air once again. Let's predict what could be in store for the American League East in 2025.

American League way-too-early trade candidates

Opening Day looms for every team but the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, but Yardbarker MLB writers are already thinking about the MLB trade deadline on July 31. 

Braves' all-time saves leader returning to Atlanta after nearly a decade

Now, nearly 10 years after the Braves first dealt him away, the two sides reunite. How can you not be romantic about baseball?