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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.

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March 14, 2025  |  New York Mets

Mets announce unexpected Opening Day starter

The New York Mets are out to prove that they were right about Clay Holmes from the start.

March 14, 2025  |  MLB

Cubs-Dodgers Tokyo Series 2025: Who's starting for each club?

We're just days away from the soft launch of the 2025 MLB season in Tokyo, where the defending world champion Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the Chicago Cubs.

March 13, 2025  |  New York Mets

Mets' injury-plagued spring training continues to test their depth

Health hasn't been easy to come by for the New York Mets in spring training.

March 11, 2025  |  MLB

Wildest day of MLB's 2025 season revealed: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. among big names to watch

Buckle up, baseball fans: The wildest day of the 2025 MLB season has officially been announced.

March 10, 2025  |  MLB

Who's due to regress in American League this season?

Hope springs eternal for most baseball fans during spring training. Yardbarker MLB writers, however, are here to deliver downers: American League players who are due for a regression this season.

March 9, 2025  |  New York Mets

Ex-Yankees reliever turning heads as a starter at Mets spring training

Juan Soto isn't the only 2024 Yankee who is making a splash at Mets camp.

March 6, 2025  |  MLB

Former Mariners infielder rips Seattle for quiet winter

The Mariners, who finished ninth in team OPS in 2024, failed to do much to upgrade a lineup that struggled to hit throughout the year.

March 3, 2025  |  Tampa Bay Rays

Meet the Rays prospect who could be MLB's new fastest man

If you've watched any spring training highlights thus far, you may have seen some tape of Tampa Bay Rays' prospect outfielder Chandler Simpson. And if you have, you know he's fast.

March 3, 2025  |  MLB

One new face who could make a major impact for each AL team

With spring training rolling, every team has new players getting acclimated to their new environment.

February 27, 2025  |  New York Yankees

Amid early struggles, do Yankees have a Jasson Dominguez problem?

He's easily New York's top prospect in 2025. But his one below-average category? Fielding. 

February 27, 2025  |  St. Louis Cardinals

MLB insider destroys Cardinals for uneventful offseason

How low can the St. Louis Cardinals go?

February 24, 2025  |  MLB

Top prospect on every American League team

You may know the veteran stars on every team, but not every fan has a handle on top prospects. With spring training under way, Yardbarker MLB writers identify the top prospect on every AL team.

February 22, 2025  |  New York Mets

Watch: Juan Soto delivers in first at-bat with Mets

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto wasted no time introducing himself to New York Mets fans.

February 20, 2025  |  MLB

One spring training prediction for every AL East team

Spring training is officially underway, so let's predict some possible outcomes from each team in the American League East.

February 18, 2025  |  New York Mets

Is Steve Cohen right to call out Mets fans over poor 2024 attendance?

Is Cohen right to call out Mets fans for not showing up in 2024? It's complicated.

February 18, 2025  |  MLB

Cubs pivot to ex-All-Star 3B after missing out on Alex Bregman

It didn't take long for the Chicago Cubs to pivot after third baseman Alex Bregman's signing with the Boston Red Sox.  Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported Tuesday the Cubs and veteran infielder Justin Turner have agreed on a one-year, $6M contract for this season.

February 17, 2025  |  MLB

Biggest concern for every American League team

Ahead of this week's start of spring training games, Yardbarker MLB writers identify the biggest concern for each American League team.

February 15, 2025  |  Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates' Paul Skenes is looking to take his game to new level in 2025

Get ready. The Paul Skenes show is about to level up in 2025.

February 13, 2025  |  MLB

Red Sox's Alex Bregman signing comes with a puzzling twist

When the Red Sox reportedly added Bregman on Wednesday night, the expectation was that he'd play third base. That is, until now.

February 12, 2025  |  MLB

Padres score first big offseason signing with former Red Sox pitcher

Another free agent domino has fallen on the eve of spring training, as ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Wednesday night that the San Diego Padres has signed right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta.

February 11, 2025  |  St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals running into major roadblock in Nolan Arenado trade talks

Will the St. Louis Cardinals ever trade third baseman Nolan Arenado? It's a fair question to ask at this juncture.

February 10, 2025  |  MLB

AL rising stars: Promising pitchers could boost Astros, Rangers, Angels, Guardians

Play ball (finally)! Ahead of pitchers and catchers reporting this week for spring training, Yardbarker MLB writers identify one rising star on each American League team.

February 5, 2025  |  New York Mets

Pete Alonso saga reaches its inevitable conclusion

The wait is over. All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso has chosen where he wants to play in 2025.

February 3, 2025  |  MLB

Rating angst of fan bases for American League teams

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

February 3, 2025  |  MLB

Five key takeaways from latest 2025 MLB standings projection

With MLB spring training just weeks away, it's time for 2025 predictions. To that end, the renowned organization Baseball Prospectus just released its PECOTA projections for the upcoming season. Here are five key takeaways.