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Mets' Tylor Megill bounces back with incredible performance vs. Red Sox

Tylor Megill delivered a much-needed performance for both himself and the New York Mets on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox, striking out 10 batters to help New York snap its three-game losing streak.

Where's Juan Soto? One worrisome trend for every NL team

With the regular season roughly a quarter over, Yardbarker MLB writers identify a worrisome trend for every National League team.

Struggling Brewers offense continues to plummet in ugly May stretch

The Brewers offense has sputtered in May, scoring just 25 runs in 12 games.

NL team grades: Rockies, three other teams must be declared disasters

A  quarter of the way through a 162-game regular season, several teams clearly are disaster areas. (We're looking at you, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins.) But several are performing above expectations.

Doubly good: Best starting pitching pairs in MLB this season

As the MLB regular season approaches the quarter pole, let's spotlight the pitching duos making the biggest impact. Many 1-2 punches have dominated at the top of rotations, but some of the most effective duos have emerged from deeper in the starting five.

Closest MLB-ready prospect for each NL team

Two months before the All-Star Game, some MLB teams are already contemplating call-ups from their minor league systems.

Packers' WR corps could have a new look following 2025 NFL Draft  

After selecting two wide receivers within their first three picks of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Packers now have a deep receiving corps that will need to sort itself out soon.

Team-by-team NL MVPs: Budding superstar, six pitchers take spotlight

Six months before the end of the regular season, Yardbarker's MLB writers identify the MVP so far on each National League team.

NL knee-jerk reactions: Pitiful Rockies could set unwanted record

As they look forward to a summer of baseball, Yardbarker MLB writers offer knee-jerk reactions for all National League teams.

What to know about Brewers' Caleb Durbin ahead of MLB debut

Caleb Durbin, acquired in December from the New York Yankees as part of the trade package for relief pitcher Devin Williams, is set to make his MLB debut with the Brewers on Friday.

Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom surprisingly leads MLB with eight HRs

In his third season in the majors, Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom has emerged as an unexpected power bat, leading all batters with eight home runs early into the 2025 season. 

Quinn Priester tosses one-hit outing in Brewers home debut

Facing a depleted starting rotation, the Milwaukee Brewers have seen their options dwindle with seven starting pitchers currently on the injured list. 

NL Central fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace

Some players are overperforming early in the Major League Baseball schedule and are due to regress. 

Let's make a deal: National League contract extension candidates 

With roughly 10 percent of the regular season over, Yardbarker Major League Baseball writers are eager to spend other people's money. Here are prime candidates for contract extensions for each NL team.

Brewers Gold Glove-winning 2B on pace for breakout year at the plate

Brice Turang may not yet be a household name across MLB, but the 2025 season is quickly shaping up to be an offensive breakout campaign for the Brewers 2B.

NL knee-jerk reactions: Kiss dreadful Braves, Pirates goodbye

Major League Baseball is only roughly 6 percent through a 162-game regular season, but that's not stopping Yardbarker MLB writers from delivering knee-jerk reactions about NL teams.

Brewers right-hander starts in first major-league appearance since 2023

On his 27th birthday, Brewers right-handed pitcher Elvin Rodriguez made his return to the major-league mound for the first time since 2023 — a season in which he logged only one appearance.

One potential Hall of Famer on every National League team

Only a few games into the Major League Baseball season, many players have sparkled on the diamond. But what player on each team has displayed long-term greatness (or potential long-term greatness) good enough to be considered a candidate for the Hall of Fame?

MLB Opening Day winners and losers: Historic marks set around the league

Opening Day has arrived, bringing action and excitement to the diamond. Let’s take a look at the winners and losers from Thursday’s action.

NL Central predictions: Why rising Brewers star seems poised for another big season

With Opening Day looming for all teams, let's gaze into the crystal ball to see what's in store for every team in the National League Central.

National 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 July 31. 

Why Wisconsin-BYU could be closest game of second round

After securing first-round victories in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, No. 3-seed Wisconsin and No. 6-seed BYU will face each other in the second round on Saturday.

NL best-case scenarios: Why Braves, Cubs have high ceilings

Wisconsin ties Big Ten Tournament record in win over UCLA

The Badgers will face the top-seeded Michigan State Spartans in the Big Ten tournament semifinals.

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

Hope springs eternal for most baseball fans during spring training. Yardbarker MLB writers, however, are here to deliver downers.