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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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

MLB insider destroys Cardinals for uneventful offseason

How low can the St. Louis Cardinals go?

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!).

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.

Ranking the Padres' most realistic trade pieces 

No team in baseball has a more uncertain future than the San Diego Padres.

Max Scherzer continuing his Hall of Fame career with AL team

A 40-year-old, future Hall of Fame starting pitcher is taking his talents to a new team.

Orioles billionaire owner weighs in on rising MLB salaries

Rubenstein has little margin to raise this concern since he has the capital to be able to afford the players he truly covets.

HOF-worthy pitcher reportedly on Mets radar

Max Scherzer isn't ready to call it quits on a Hall of Fame-level career.

10 MLB players expected to return in 2025 who fans may have forgotten about

Injuries to big name players crushed the hopes and dreams of many MLB franchises in 2024. Many notable players who sat out in 2024 are expected back for 2025. Here are 10 that fans may have forgotten about.