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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.

One thing we hope to hear at the Winter Meetings from each MLB team

With MLB's Winter Meetings just ahead of us, the Yardbarker team of MLB writers got together to identify one thing we hope to hear from each club at the meetings. 

Ex-MLB manager Joe Maddon criticizes Giants' 'insulting' Tony Vitello hiring

Joe Maddon is no fan of new San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello.  

Jason Kelce says the quiet part out loud about MLB's big spenders

Does former Philadelphia Eagles legendary center Jason Kelce have a salient point about the state of MLB?

Dream (but realistic) trade targets for every MLB team this offseason

Here’s how all 30 teams could swing a deal that transforms their outlook heading into next season.

Max Scherzer shuts down any retirement speculation following World Series defeat

The 41-year-old pitched admirably throughout the Blue Jays' October run.

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman takes aim at former team

There's no love lost for Aroldis Chapman when it comes to the New York Yankees. 

Three potential Bryce Harper trade destinations as Phillies rumors swirl

The noise around Harper in Philadelphia these days is quite negative.

Dodgers shouldn't tempt fate with Blake Snell in World Series

Many baseball fans will recall that Snell was the victim of some extreme overmanaging by Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash in the 2020 World Series, ironically against the Dodgers.  

How do the Dodgers, Blue Jays stack up in the World Series?

Now that the 2025 World Series matchup has been set, it's time to dig into the two opponents.

Ranking the pending MLB free agents: American League edition

MLB free agency officially begins just days after the World Series concludes. The American League's best free agents will be available to start signing new deals. 

Five teams that could potentially trade for Tarik Skubal this offseason

If Detroit proves unwilling to dole out a historic contract to its homegrown ace, the best course of action may just be to trade him for a haul to ensure Tarik Skubal doesn't leave the Motor City for nothing.

Have the Phillies soured on former NL MVP Bryce Harper?

After another abrupt playoff exit in 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies are in a pivotal place heading into next year.  

Who could Padres target as Mike Shildt's dugout successor?

The 57-year-old veteran manager informed the Padres on Monday that he would be retiring ahead of the 2026 season.

One essential move each MLB team must make this offseason

Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look ahead at the offseason, identifying one essential move each club needs to make for 2026. 

Mets are meant to be underdogs, not front-runners

As the sun sets on the 2025 New York Mets and their historic collapse preventing them from a return to October, we're once again reminded of what this team does best. And it's not leading the pack. 

Astros' reign of terror finally reaches its end

After running roughshod through the American League for seven years, the Houston Astros' dominance has run its course in 2025.   

'Dynastic' Dodgers clinch 12th division title in last 13 years

Even in a year where they've 'underachieved', the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to roll right along.

As Mets and Tigers flirt with historic collapses, which one would be worse?

Playoffs are coming into focus for MLB, with two teams in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The Detroit Tigers and New York Mets are both facing the prospect of daunting late-season collapses.

Which MLB players will take home major awards?

Yardbarker's MLB writers decided now is the time to pick a winner for each of the three major awards — the Most Valuable Player, the Cy Young, and the Rookie of the Year — in each of the American and National Leagues.

Three biggest series to watch in final week of MLB season

From intense postseason pushes to spoilers standing in the way and everything in between, the last week of regular-season play promises to be exciting. 

Mariners' Cal Raleigh makes team history vs. Astros

One man stands alone in Seattle Mariners history. 

Latest 2025 World Series odds will shock you as MLB postseason nears

We're approaching the final week of the 2025 MLB season, and no clear World Series favorite has emerged.

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw could have pitched for his hometown team 

Clayton Kershaw's upcoming retirement won't just solidify a Hall of Fame-worthy career as one of the best left-handed pitchers ever to toe the rubber.

Revisiting the 'best-case scenario' for each MLB team

In March, with the regular season drawing closer each day, Yardbarker's team of MLB writers got together to identify what a best-case scenario might look like heading into the coming season. Now, with the season coming to a close, it is the perfect opportunity to look back and see how things actually unfolded.

Picking each MLB team's MVP

Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look at identifying each club's most valuable player this season.