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Taylor Bretl

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Taylor Bretl writes about Major League Baseball with a focus on the Milwaukee Brewers. He is founder of Around the Globe Baseball. 

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10 players from the NFC North who have the most to prove in 2025

The NFC North has emerged as one of the NFL’s strongest divisions.

One player from each MLB team trying to save his job for 2026

With a month remaining in the 2025 season, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together to identify one player from each club who is playing to save his job for 2026. 

Brewers remain red-hot after notching their 10th straight win

The victory marked Milwaukee’s second 10-game winning streak of the season, making it the first MLB team to achieve that feat since the 2019 Houston Astros.

Most overhyped prospect for every MLB team

Not all prospects rise to star status. As the season heads deep into the dog days of a 162-game regular season, Yardbarker MLB writers identify one overhyped prospect for every big-league team.

Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League

With MLB's trade deadline now behind us, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together this week to identify the best trade each club has made in the last decade (more or less). 

Brewers fall just shy of franchise record in win over Nationals

The Brewers erupted for a 25-hit night, tying for the third-most hits in a single game in franchise history.

Brewers pull off late deadline deals with NL West teams

The Milwaukee Brewers made a pair of late moves as the trade deadline closed.

Rays add two prized pitchers at trade-deadline buzzer

The Tampa Bay Rays made a pair of last-minute deals at the trade deadline to strengthen their pitching corps.

Yankees continue to enhance bullpen with Jake Bird acquisition

The New York Yankees have continued to fortify their bullpen.

Tigers acquire 2024 All-Star closer from Nationals

The Tigers have added veteran depth to their bullpen ahead of a postseason push.

Mariners reunite with former player in blockbuster with Diamondbacks

The Seattle Mariners landed the most sought-after bat on the trade market — All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez — in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Mets continue to bolster bullpen by acquiring 2024 NL Reliever of the Year

Hours after acquiring Giants reliever Tyler Rogers, the New York Mets made another big trade to enhance its bullpen.

Andrew Vaughn lifts Brewers over Cubs with career-high RBI night

Andrew Vaughn’s arrival in Milwaukee has marked a season-changing chapter in both his career and in the Brewers' season.

Six young stars are leading Brewers to breakout season

After falling 2–1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 24, the Milwaukee Brewers held a 25–28 record through the first 53 games of the season. Since the loss, the Brewers have flipped its season, winning 36 of its last 50 games and vaulting to the top of the National League standings.

One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration

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

Six takeaways from the 2025 MLB All-Star Game

On Tuesday, baseball’s brightest stars took the field at Truist Park in Atlanta for the 95th MLB All-Star Game. The best players from the American and National Leagues faced off in a showcase of the top talent in the majors.

Five takeaways from 2025 MLB Home Run Derby

Here are five key takeaways from this year's Home Run Derby.

Best National League draft picks of the last decade

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

Top five bats for Brewers to target at MLB trade deadline

With the trade deadline looming, the Brewers are in the market for a much-needed offensive boost to their lineup.

NL: What each team needs to focus on in baseball's second half

As teams continue fighting for playoff positioning, Yardbarker's MLB writers took a swing at identifying where each club needs to focus its efforts the rest of the way. 

Jose Quintana's Citi Field return didn't go as planned in loss to Mets

Jose Quintana’s Citi Field return lasted a few batters too long.

Grading NL 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 National League teams. 

Joey Ortiz powers Brewers to victory with first multi-home run game

Joey Ortiz led the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, capping a career night and continuing his hot stretch.

Brewers’ streak snapped as hot bats go quiet late against Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers’ offense stayed hot — racking up at least nine hits for the eighth game in a row — but late-inning execution came up short, falling to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5–4.

NL: 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.