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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.

Five overreactions to opening weekend of the 2025 MLB season

The opening weekend of the 2025 MLB season is officially in the books. In the grand scheme of things, there are still 159 games left to play (158 for a select few). However, there's plenty of overreaction fodder in the aftermath of baseball's inaugural weekend, so let's break it down.

Watch: Juan Soto clobbers first home run with Mets

Soto's home run in Houston should merely be the appetizer to bigger and better things for the Mets in 2025. 

Watch: Former Orioles top prospect smashes opposite-field home run

The 21-year-old infielder might've just set the tone for his sophomore surge.

AL East predictions: A four-way battle for first place?

Baseball is in the air once again. Let's predict what could be in store for the American League East in 2025.

American League way-too-early trade candidates

Opening Day looms for every team but the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, but Yardbarker MLB writers are already thinking about the MLB trade deadline on July 31. 

Braves' all-time saves leader returning to Atlanta after nearly a decade

Now, nearly 10 years after the Braves first dealt him away, the two sides reunite. How can you not be romantic about baseball? 

Braves' Spencer Strider looks ready to dominate once again

Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider has taken a massive step forward on the road to recovery.

AL best-case scenarios: What's ceiling for Yankees, Guardians, other powers?

The Major League Baseball season opens in Japan on March 17 with a two-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. The other big-league teams, meanwhile, will open their seasons later in March. 

Former All-Star slugger completes fall from grace with White Sox release

The 31-year-old faces a career crossroads since it doesn't get much worse than being cut by a historically bad team.

Alex Bregman's arrival hasn't been sitting well with Red Sox superstar

Most baseball fans and pundits agree that the Boston Red Sox did well to reel in All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency this past winter. But at least one Red Sox player has been less than thrilled, and it's showing. 

Mets announce unexpected Opening Day starter

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.