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Revisiting the 'best case scenario' for each MLB team

Revisiting the 'best case scenario' for each MLB team

In March, with the regular season drawing closer each day, Yardbarker's team of MLB writers got together to identify what a best-case scenario might look like heading into the coming season. Now, with the season coming to a close, it is the perfect opportunity to look back and see how things actually unfolded.

Yankees have hidden 40-40 player in two-time All-Star
Royals' Salvador Perez adds to intriguing Hall of Fame resume
Robinson Cano joins exclusive club with 4,000th pro hit
The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s
The 'Active MLB 200-strikeout seasons' quiz
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / September 15
Can promotion of top prospect help Giants make playoff push?

Can promotion of top prospect help Giants make playoff push?

The Giants are within striking distance of a playoff berth. Can the promotion of their top prospect get them to the finish line?

The 25 most iconic MLB batting stances
The 'Splash Hit all-time leaders' quiz
Bryce Eldridge News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15
Giants to promote top prospect amid playoff push

Giants to promote top prospect amid playoff push

The Giants have played better of late as the Mets have fallen apart. That leaves San Francisco just 1.5 games back of a playoff spot now, with two weeks left in the regular season.

Giants 1B to undergo MRI for thigh strain
The 25 greatest MLB play-by-play announcers of all-time
The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz
Jazz Chisholm News / Yardbarker / September 15
Yankees have hidden 40-40 player in two-time All-Star

Yankees have hidden 40-40 player in two-time All-Star

The New York Yankees expected Jazz Chisholm Jr. to fill a significant hole in their lineup.

Royals' Salvador Perez adds to his intriguing Hall of Fame resume
Cardinals to activate veteran 3B amid disappointing season
Brewers starter to undergo MRI
Rangers activate OF for playoff push
Robinson Cano joins exclusive club with his 4,000th pro hit
Five stars from Japan and Korea MLB teams will fight over this offseason
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz
The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz
The 'Highest slugging percentage in a season' quiz
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / September 14
Royals' Salvador Perez adds to intriguing Hall of Fame resume

Royals' Salvador Perez adds to intriguing Hall of Fame resume

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez reached a pair of milestones on Saturday.

Pair of MLB superstars are chasing history as season concludes
End of an era: Former Cubs star announces retirement from MLB after 14 seasons
Five stars from Japan and Korea MLB teams will fight over this offseason
The 20 worst MLB teams from the 2010s
The '2014 & 2015 Kansas City Royals' quiz
St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14
Cardinals to activate veteran 3B amid disappointing season

Cardinals to activate veteran 3B amid disappointing season

In 96 games this year, he has hit just .235/.294/.366 with 10 home runs.

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s
The 'Most strikeouts in the 2010s' quiz
Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 14
Brewers manager shares emotional letter after postseason clinch

Brewers manager shares emotional letter from Bob Uecker with team after 2025 postseason clinch

All season long, Milwaukee has played with the mantra "Win it for Ueck," who unfortunately never saw the team he loved win a World Series.

The 20 worst MLB teams from the 2010s
The 'MLB managers of the year' quiz
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14
Cashman: Yankees 'believe In' Anthony Volpe despite 'tough stretch'

Cashman: Yankees 'believe In' Anthony Volpe despite 'tough stretch'

Anthony Volpe’s underwhelming season has made the shortstop a topic of controversy in the Bronx. 

Yankees have hidden 40-40 player in two-time All-Star
Aaron Judge heating up at the perfect time for Yankees, his MVP pursuit
Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?
The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 14
Robinson Cano joins exclusive club with 4,000th pro hit

Robinson Cano joins exclusive club with 4,000th pro hit

The group welcomed its newest member on Saturday, when Robinson Canó became the 22nd player to reach the milestone.

Five stars from Japan and Korea MLB teams will fight over this offseason
There's still time for Mets to save season ... but not much
How Sandy Alcantara's second-half resurrection benefits Marlins
The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s
The 'Most four-hit MLB games since 2000' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 14
Five stars from Japan and Korea MLB teams will fight over this offseason

Five stars from Japan and Korea MLB teams will fight over this offseason

As teams look to upgrade their rosters this offseason, several current players in Japan's NPB and Korea's KBO will look to make the jump to the Major Leagues. 

There's still time for Mets to save season ... but not much
How Sandy Alcantara's second-half resurrection benefits Marlins
Padres' biggest X-factor could give them a postseason edge
The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks
The 'Active MLB 200-strikeout seasons' quiz
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 13
There's still time for Mets to save season ... but not much

There's still time for Mets to save season ... but not much

Despite big names and even bigger salaries, it's clear that, right now, the New York Mets aren't built for October. 

Carlos Mendoza assigns blame as Mets' playoff hopes dwindle
Padres' biggest X-factor could give them a postseason edge
How Sandy Alcantara's second-half resurrection benefits Marlins
Aaron Judge heating up at the perfect time for Yankees, his MVP pursuit
Dodgers place All-Star on IL
Trey Yesavage News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13
Blue Jays to promote Trey Yesavage for MLB debut

Blue Jays to promote Trey Yesavage for MLB debut

The Blue Jays are promoting right-hander Trey Yesavage to the majors, according to a report from Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.  

Report: Toronto Blue Jays to promote top prospect Trey Yesavage
Alejandro Kirk’s late-game heroics lead Blue Jays past Orioles
The 25 most iconic MLB batting stances
The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz
Miami Marlins News / Yardbarker / September 13
Sandy Alcantara's second-half resurrection benefits Marlins

How Sandy Alcantara's second-half resurrection benefits Marlins

That second-half surge could be beneficial for the Marlins regardless of what happens with Alcantara during the offseason.

Tarik Skubal injured in Tigers' loss to Sandy Alcantara, Marlins
Tigers' World Series hopes depend on Skubal injury
The 20 worst MLB teams from the 2010s
The '2003 Florida Marlins' quiz
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13
Three-time All-Star pitcher's future in question after Alex Cora's latest update

Three-time All-Star pitcher's future in question after Alex Cora's latest update

It is fair to wonder if retirement could be in the cards after all the tumult of his last three seasons.

Tigers' World Series hopes depend on Tarik Skubal injury
Pirates reinstate former Rockies pitcher from 60-day IL
Astros place former All-Star pitcher on IL
The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s
The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13
Rays select pitcher with ghastly 12.71 ERA

Rays select pitcher with ghastly 12.71 ERA

He made his major league debut in less-than-stellar fashion.

Rays' player hits HR at Wrigley Field that harkens back to familiar memory 
The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks
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The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz
The 'FBS animal teams' quiz
 The 'FBS animal teams' quiz
The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz
 The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz
The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz
 The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz
Jeff McNeil News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13
Mets star ejected for profane outburst directed toward umpire

Hot-tempered Mets star ejected for profane outburst directed toward umpire

He is known for a bit of a hot temper and once even triggered a benches-clearing incident.

Carlos Mendoza assigns blame as Mets' playoff hopes dwindle
Francisco Lindor speaks honestly about Mets' woes amid fears of missing the playoffs
Phillies all but wrap up NL East crown with emphatic sweep of Mets
The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks
The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 13
Padres' biggest X-factor could give them a postseason edge

Padres' biggest X-factor could give them a postseason edge

In last season’s MLB playoffs, the San Diego Padres came relatively close to toppling the dominant Los Angeles Dodgers. This year, the Padres are once more an underdog. 

Rockies seek to deal Padres another blow in quest for NL West title
The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history
The 25 greatest MLB play-by-play announcers of all-time
The '1984 San Diego Padres' quiz
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 12
Tigers' World Series hopes depend on Tarik Skubal injury

Tigers' World Series hopes depend on Tarik Skubal injury

The Detroit Tigers' hopes for a deep run in the postseason may have been dealt a significant blow. 

Tigers reinstate former World Series champion from 60-day IL
Phillies making Walker Buehler move
Astros place All-Star pitcher on IL
Elly De La Cruz's sudden slump threatens Reds' playoff push
Surprising decision gives Giants big boost in NL wild-card chase
New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / September 13
Aaron Judge passes Joe DiMaggio on Yankees HR list with 362nd

Aaron Judge passes Joe DiMaggio on Yankees HR list with 362nd

Aaron Judge passed Joe DiMaggio and took sole possession of fourth place on the New York Yankees' all-time home run list.

Yankees facing Judge decision as manager Brian Cashman comments on matter
Carlos Mendoza assigns blame as Mets' playoff hopes dwindle
Hot-tempered Mets star ejected for profane outburst directed at umpire
Rays' player hits HR at Wrigley Field that harkens back to familiar memory 
Rockies end historic scoreless streak vs. Padres with surprising HR
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 13
Aaron Judge heating up at the perfect time for Yankees, his MVP pursuit

Aaron Judge heating up at the perfect time for Yankees, his MVP pursuit

The numbers don't lie: Judge should be the MVP.

Aaron Judge passes Joe DiMaggio on Yankees HR list with 362nd
Photo of Aaron Judge shaking hands with Donald Trump draws attention online
The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history
The 'Multiple 50-home run MLB seasons' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12
Rockies end historic scoreless streak vs. Padres

Rockies end historic scoreless streak vs. Padres with surprising HR

The Colorado Rockies were looking for any way they could to get on the scoreboard against the San Diego Padres. Then an unexpected source of power provided the end to what had been a historic run of zeroes inside Petco Park on Friday.

Rockies to place talented young pitcher on injured list
Examining the aftermath of Reds' series win over Padres
Athletics' Shea Langeliers adds to historic 2025 season for catchers  
Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?
The '2024 MLB Silver Sluggers' quiz
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Yankees facing Judge decision, Cashman comments on situation

Yankees facing Aaron Judge decision as Brian Cashman comments on situation

The New York Yankees (81-65) are looking to make another deep postseason run, currently holding the top American League wild-card spot with a three-game deficit in the division.

Aaron Judge keeps climbing Yankees all-time home run list, ties legend of the game
Yankees' Anthony Volpe has injury that could explain his poor season
End of an era: Former Cubs star announces retirement from MLB after 14 seasons
The 20 worst MLB teams from the 2010s
The 'Most home runs for every MLB team in 2019' quiz
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / September 12
Surprising decision gives Giants big boost in NL wild-card chase

Surprising decision gives Giants big boost in NL wild-card chase

FanGraphs listed San Francisco's chances to make the postseason at 8.3 percent before Friday's play.

Tigers reinstate former World Series champion from 60-day IL
Astros place former All-Star pitcher on IL
The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active MLB 200-strikeout seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 200-strikeout seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers to strikeout 200 batters in a season at least once can you name in six minutes?

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
Astros place former All-Star pitcher on IL

Astros place former All-Star pitcher on IL

The Astros have placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list due to right-hand soreness, per Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle.

Astros place Luis Garcia on IL due to elbow injury
Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes difference-maker for Astros 
The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s
The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

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