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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.

Ex-Brewers starting pitcher gets his trade wish granted

Be careful what you wish for, at least if you're new Chicago White Sox pitcher Aaron Civale.

A realistic dream scenario for every American League team

With roughly 40 percent of the Major League Baseball regular season completed, teams know where they stand. (Sorry, Athletics and Chicago White Sox). But let's provide even the dregs with hope.

Most tradable asset for every American League team

Ahead of the July 31 big-league trade deadline, Yardbarker MLB writers identify each American League team's most tradable asset.

Proposed Dodgers-Paul Skenes trade only scratches the surface of his value

If the Pirates decide to trade star pitcher Paul Skenes, they've got a baseline for what a potential offer could look like.

10 takeaways from MLB action through Memorial Day

Memorial Day is widely viewed as the first true benchmark of an MLB season, with enough sample size (nearly two full months) to take stock of certain teams and trends, while also allowing for the rest of schedule to play out. With that said, let's look at 10 takeaways we have from the first 50-plus games of the 2025 MLB season. 

One promising trend for every American League team

With roughly a third of the regular season completed, Yardbarker MLB writers identify a promising trend for every AL team.

Juan Soto trade comes full circle for Nationals

Juan Soto may be a New York Met, but his first team is still cashing in on the $765 million man.

What can the Braves expect from Ronald Acuna Jr. this season?

What can we realistically expect from Acuna Jr., specifically, upon re-acclimating to game action? 

Angels finding remarkable success without Mike Trout

With their 10-5 win over the Athletics in Sacramento on Thursday, the Angels secured their seventh consecutive win.

Three 'pie in the sky' MLB trade candidates in 2025

With narratives beginning to crystallize around certain teams and players, let's look at three "pie in the sky" trade candidates who could have a case to be dealt this summer.

'Martian' not out of this world? One worrisome trend for every AL team

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

This veteran right-hander has been a revelation for the Mets

Griffin Canning's latest outing, a five-plus inning start in his first Subway Series at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, resulted in just two earned runs allowed and four strikeouts against one walk. 

Brandon Hyde couldn't survive Orioles' continued freefall

Nearly two months into the 2025 MLB season, the once-promising Orioles are shifting gears. 

AL team grades: Angels stink, but what other teams are flunking 2025?

A  quarter of the way through a 162-game regular season, several teams clearly are disaster areas. (We're looking at you, Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels.) But several are performing above expectations.

Five MLB players who have turned back the clock in 2025

In a baseball season full of intriguing storylines, a handful of veteran players may have located the fountain of youth in 2025. Or at the very least, a return to peak form after years of decline and/or injuries.

Watch: Mets 1B Pete Alonso crushes 425-foot HR

Pete Alonso is playing with his hair on fire in 2025.  At the very least, the New York Mets' first baseman is hitting as if he has something to prove.

Closest MLB-ready prospect for each AL team

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

Do the Rangers already regret trading Nathaniel Lowe after this move?

The Texas Rangers thought they were upgrading at first base when they traded Nathaniel Lowe to the Washington Nationals and later acquired Jake Burger from the Miami Marlins as the former's replacement over the winter.  That doesn't appear to be the case anymore.

This 2025 White Sox stat will blow your mind

Of course, no one will confuse the 2025 White Sox with the 1927 "Murderer's Row" Yankees, but this is nonetheless an impressive feat.

Three MLB players whose trade value has plummeted since Opening Day

Here are three players on losing clubs who are not helping their cause to be dealt at this summer's trade deadline.

Astros pitcher who hasn't started since 2022 World Series set to return

The long road to recovery is nearing an end for Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.

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?