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This Reds Prospect Turned Heads With His Bat In 2025
Drafted out of Millard West High School in Nebraska, Lewis was selected with the Reds' second-round draft pick in 2024, and was swayed away from a college career at Arkansas with a $3.05m signing bonus. Just 19 years old, he boasts an athletic frame at 6’2”/195, with plenty of time to continue building strength. After showcasing his toolsy approach in the minors, Lewis appears poised to be a big part of the Reds' future plans.

Mason Linken
Dec 22, 20253 min read


Three Fantasy Baseball Sleepers For 2026
Late round steals can help shape the core of successful teams, but identifying the right fits can be a daunting task. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Here are three (of many) fantasy baseball sleepers for 2026:

Mason Linken
Nov 19, 20254 min read


Baseball United: Bringing Professional Baseball to the Middle East
With Baseball United’s launch in Dubai, a professional baseball league steps onto Middle Eastern soil for the first time...

Mason Linken
Nov 4, 20254 min read


Fun at Star Wars Night Despite Rain Postponement in Somerset; August 20, 2025
Although the day ended without any baseball action in Somerset, there was some fun amid the disappointment. Wednesday was Star Wars night, and fans were met with the opportunity to take photos with the likes of R2D2, Stormtroopers, Boba Fett, and various other Star Wars characters.

Mason Linken
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Diamondbacks Send Josh Naylor to Mariners as Deadline Approaches
The 2025 MLB trade deadline has started with a bang, with the Seattle Mariners acquiring 1B/OF Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night. The deal comes as no surprise, with the Diamondbacks (50-53) sitting at three games below .500, and 5.5 games back of the third NL wild-card spot.

Mason Linken
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Rookie Spotlight: Caleb Durbin
When the Yankees shipped Caleb Durbin to the Brewers, expectations rose for the infielder to be a valuable member of a contending Milwaukee team. Although he had a solid spring training, Durbin was optioned to start 2025 as a member of the Nashville Sounds. He got the call to the majors not long after, when fellow third baseman Oliver Dunn was sent to AAA on April 18.

Mason Linken
Jul 17, 20253 min read


This Former Star Has Quietly Been One of MLB's Unluckiest Hitters in 2025
Headlines around Juan Soto and Ben Rice have flashed in 2025, with discourse claiming them as the unluckiest hitters in the league. While that may be true, not much has been said about Pirates right fielder Bryan Reynolds. A former star, Reynolds has been one of MLB’s unluckiest hitters so far in 2025.

Mason Linken
Jul 5, 20253 min read


These Three Underappreciated Starting Pitchers are Off to a Hot Start in 2025
While known aces like Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal often draw the majority of attention, many valuable pitchers find themselves lost among the mix of names. With over 150 starting pitchers active in MLB rotations, there are plenty of above-average contributors who go unheralded. As the All-Star break approaches, it’s the perfect time to highlight some of those underappreciated pitchers.
Here are three under-the-radar starting pitchers off to hot starts in 2025:

Mason Linken
Jun 30, 20254 min read


Up Next: Jacob Misiorowski
After throwing six innings of two-run ball tonight, and five hitless in his debut, Jacob Misiorowski has been thrust into the spotlight, and national attention has flocked his way. Fans all across the league have tuned in to the young righty’s starts, eager to catch a glimpse of Milwaukee’s budding ace.

Mason Linken
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Five Slowest Active Base Runners to Steal a Base
After Rowdy Tellez stole second during the Mariners game on Tuesday, fans took to the internet to discuss the oddity. After all, how often do runners as slow as Tellez steal bases? Very rarely, that’s for sure.
When I saw the attention on Tellez, I was inspired to put together this list. I used the most recent stolen base of each player's career for simplicity, although there weren’t that many to browse through given their speed, or lack thereof.

Mason Linken
Jun 19, 20253 min read


These Three Under-the-Radar Hitters Are Off to a Hot Start in 2025
The offensive landscape of Major League Baseball is constantly shifting, with breakout stars and subpar seasons emerging each year. In this crowded landscape, solid offensive contributors often go relatively unnoticed compared to the game's biggest stars. While household names like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani take the headlines, those who are good but haven’t reached stardom often lack the recognition they deserve. Here are three under-the-radar hitters off to a hot start i

Mason Linken
Jun 17, 20254 min read


Adley Rutschman: An Extension Proposal
Since Adley Rutschman’s arrival in Baltimore in 2022, the Orioles have taken flight, enjoying steady contributions from the 27-year-old backstop. Recently, however, Rutschman has hit a roadblock, facing a down year in 2024 and experiencing a similar decline thus far in 2025.

Mason Linken
Jun 3, 20256 min read


Music City Baseball: The Quest for Major League Baseball in Nashville
While expansion hasn’t officially been announced, an enthusiastic management group based in Nashville is confident about their chances. The group? Music City Baseball.

Mason Linken
May 17, 20254 min read


The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: An Interview with Bob Kendrick
Standing at historic 18th and Vine in Kansas City is a gateway into African-American baseball history; the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum...

Mason Linken
Apr 22, 202510 min read


The Yankee Way: A New Facial Hair Policy
After years of lobbying from executives, players, and fans, it has finally happened; The Yankees have adjusted their long-standing policy...

Mason Linken
Feb 21, 20253 min read


Coming off the IL: Nine SP to Consider Drafting in the Late Rounds of Your 2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft
At the start of each fantasy season there are new draft rankings... players who spent the end of the last season injured are forgotten...

Mason Linken
Feb 18, 202510 min read


Transition to the Rotation: Can Clay Holmes Thrive as a Starter?
Holmes has an advanced arsenal and experience as a starter already. Will his transition to the rotation be a success?

Mason Linken
Feb 13, 20256 min read


Five Overlooked players on the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot Who Deserve the Call to Cooperstown
Here are 5 overlooked players on the 2024 ballot, who have strong Hall of Fame cases:

Mason Linken
Jan 7, 20255 min read


Kenny Lofton: A Hall of Fame Case Forgotten
The greatest MLB Hall of Fame snub wasn't Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, or Roger Clemens, but rather...

Mason Linken
Dec 19, 20244 min read


Roki Sasaki: The Posting of Major League Baseball's Next Superstar
Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki has begun the process to be posted to MLB teams. How exactly would Sasaki's free agency work?

Mason Linken
Nov 9, 20243 min read
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