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David Hill

Based in the mountains of Vermont, Dave has over a decade of experience writing about all things baseball. Just don't ask his thoughts on the universal DH.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Watch: Pirates rookie launches 434-foot homer in first MLB at-bat

Outfielder Matt Gorski made a great first impression with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.

Rockies off to historically futile start to season

The Colorado Rockies' season may be over before it started. 

Rangers lose key part of lineup as two-time World Series champ lands on IL

He had posted a .286/.345/.468 batting line in his 84 plate appearances, hitting four homers and two doubles.

Dodgers get ominous news about top free-agent signing

The Dodgers' pitching depth has already been tested this season.

Next three prospects who could impact MLB teams

Let's take a look at three more prospects who could make an impact in the coming weeks.

AL knee-jerk reactions: Yankees, Orioles, Guardians have huge problems to solve

Now that teams are roughly 14 percent through a 162-game regular season, certain truths are evident: The Chicago White Sox still stink, the AL Central is (mostly) dreadful and the New York Yankees seem a good bet to win the AL East. But do they need to make a major move in the bullpen?

AL 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.  Here's our fool's gold team for the American League Central.

Marlins are set to promote their top prospect for MLB debut

The Miami Marlins find themselves in the midst of another rebuilding process. A key part of the future core is set to make his major league debut.

Fastest man in baseball to make MLB debut

The stolen base machine is heading to the big leagues.

AL West fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace

Let's take a look at one player from each team in the AL West whose early-season production will taper off.

Three MLB managers already on the hot seat

Although the 2025 MLB season is still in the first month, several teams are off to disappointing starts.

Rays infielder quietly off to impressive start to season

The potential was there; he just needed a chance to prove himself.

Rockies get bad news about oft-injured former All-Star

Outfielder Kris Bryant has had trouble staying on the field for the Colorado Rockies. His latest medical issue may not bode well for his future.

Let's make a deal: American 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 AL team.

Twins' 2024 collapse continues to impact 2025

Unless the Twins can turn their season around, Baldelli may be out of a job soon.

Three MLB teams that are already exceeding expectations

Although the 2025 season is barely through the first month, several teams have already exceeded expectations. Let's take a look at the three biggest surprises thus far.

Cubs reportedly eyeing extension for All-Star outfielder

Outfielder Kyle Tucker has not wasted any time in making an impact with the Chicago Cubs. 

Spencer Strider's return could be spark Braves pitching staff needs

The spark the Braves need may be arriving soon.

Amid all the misery, White Sox's future looks bright — and it begins now

The Chicago White Sox are playing the 2025 season with an eye to the future. That future is set to begin now. 

Crummy countdown: The five worst owners in MLB

Complaints are legion about the huge payrolls of the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets, but the owners of those teams care deeply about their products on the diamond.

Former World Series winner confirmed dead in nightclub tragedy

He played for 13 different teams in his career, tied for the second-most teams in MLB history.

AL knee-jerk reactions: Astros' Jose Altuve needs a change of scenery

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 AL teams.

Dodgers pitching depth facing early test with Blake Snell on IL

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a hot start this season, trouble may be brewing.

Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could have agreement soon

Signing Guerrero to a long-term deal would lock in another key part of the lineup.

Astros need to end Jose Altuve experiment

Altuve has looked lost in left as the Astros are embarrassing a franchise icon by playing him out of position.