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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.

All-MLB Hall of Fame team: Which legends make the cut?

Baseball's next Hall of Fame class will be enshrined for posterity on Sunday in Cooperstown, New York.

One player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration

Yardbarker's MLB writers look at identifying one player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration. 

Three potential landing spots for Braves closer Raisel Iglesias

It turns out the Atlanta Braves never truly recovered from their pitiful 0-7 start to the 2025 season.

Best American League draft picks of the last decade

Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look at the best draft pick each AL club has made in the last decade.

Legendary manager achieves a major milestone with Reds

Reds skipper Terry "Tito" Francona has reached yet another milestone in his decorated managerial career in MLB.

Red Sox are on a heater going into the All-Star break

As the Boston Red Sox contemplate whether to buy or sell at the upcoming MLB trade deadline on July 31, they've at least made things interesting heading into the All-Star break.

Three potential landing spots for Red Sox reliever Aroldis Chapman

Which teams are the best potential fits for Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman?

Three potential landing spots for Diamondbacks 3B Eugenio Suarez

One of the hottest names swirling around the July 31 MLB trade deadline is Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez.

Blue Jays' sweep of Yankees shows they mean business in the AL East

We may have a Cinderella story on our hands north of the border. 

Failed 2021 trade will continue to haunt Mets in the 2025 All-Star Game

It's just another (painful) reminder to avoid desperation in summer trade talks.

Grading AL teams at the halfway point

The MLB season passed its midpoint this past week. Yardbarker's MLB writers took the opportunity to come together to hand out some first-half grades for the American League teams. 

AL: Picking a dream Home Run Derby participant

The 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby will take place on July 14, the day before the All-Star Game, at Atlanta's Truist Park. This week, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together to select one dream participant in the Home Run Derby from each club. 

Mets' losing streak feels like more than just a rough patch

After a blowout 10-2 loss to open a crucial NL East series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night, the Mets' current losing streak reached seven games, New York's longest since June 2023.

Spicy Dodgers-Padres rivalry is proving to be MLB's best in 2025

This is a great time to remind MLB fans why this rivalry stands alone as the best in the game.  

Is Yankees' AL East supremacy being threatened?

Timing is everything in baseball, and as New York's chief competition is heating up, the Bronx Bombers are cooling off.

Underrated American League All-Star candidates

Here's a look at one underrated potential All-Star for each American League team.

Rafael Devers trade creates new Giants problem

With Devers in the fold, San Francisco now employs two All-Star-level third basemen.

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?