James Merling, Author at probaseballdaily

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Manager Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets looks on prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 24, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

MLB News

Mets Manager Reveals What He Expects On Tuesday After Playoff Loss

The New York Mets lost a heartbreaker in game 2 of the National League Division Series... James Merling • 6 months ago

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 01: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after recording a strikeout against the Houston Astros to end the fourth inning during Game One of the Wild Card Series at Minute Maid Park on October 01, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Detroit Tigers News

Tarik Skubal Reveals His Thoughts On Facing Matthew Boyd

Game 2 of the American League Division Series will get underway on Monday when the Det... James Merling • 6 months ago

Cleveland Guardians News

Guardians Made 2 Roster Moves On Monday

The Major League Baseball playoffs are underway as both the American League and Nation... James Merling • 6 months ago

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: The New York Mets pose for photos after beating the Milwaukee Brewers in Game Three of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 03, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

MLB News

MLB Insider Notes Remarkable Feat By Mets This Past Week

The New York Mets have been on a remarkable comeback stretch as of late. With the b... James Merling • 6 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 16: Derek Jeter speaks onstage at the Fanatics Fest NYC 2024 at Jacob Javits Center on August 16, 2024 in New York City.

MLB News

Derek Jeter Has A Message For Mets Offense After Game 1 Win

The New York Mets have been winning all of the big games as of late, and they have bee... James Merling • 6 months ago

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts during an at bat during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park on September 24, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

MLB News

Alec Bohm Left Out Of Phillies Starting Lineup On Sunday

The Philadelphia Phillies began their 2024 postseason with a heartbreaking loss to the... James Merling • 6 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out against the Kansas City Royals during the sixth inning in Game One of the Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 05, 2024 in New York City.

MLB News

Alex Rodriguez Has A Message For Aaron Judge In Postseason

The New York Yankees began their 2024 postseason with a back-and-forth win over the Ka... James Merling • 6 months ago

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 02: Jose Iglesias #11 of the New York Mets hits a single in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game Two of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 02, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

MLB News

Analyst Notes Interesting Stat With Jose Iglesias This Season

The Detroit Tigers seem to have taken on the role of the 2024 Cinderella story, but th... James Merling • 6 months ago

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: The New York Mets celebrate after beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 in Game Three of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 03, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

MLB News

Mets Have Wild Stat In Last 4 Games

The New York Mets are participating in their first postseason since 2022, and they cli... James Merling • 6 months ago

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Former member of the New York Yankees Derek Jeter commentates before Game Three of the World Series between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on October 30, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

MLB News

Derek Jeter Reveals Toughest Pitcher He Ever Faced

The New York Yankees have endless great players that have played for the organization... James Merling • 6 months ago

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers grounds out in the third inning against the San Diego Padres during Game Two of the Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers News

Analyst Says It's World Series Or Bust For Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have owned the National League West Division in recent history... James Merling • 6 months ago

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Tomoyuki Sugano #11 of the Japan pitches in the first inning against team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

MLB News

Tomoyuki Sugano Will Sign With An MLB Team As An International Free Agent This Winter

It is always interesting when players from Japan sign a Major League Baseball contract... James Merling • 7 months ago

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: The New York Mets stand for the singing of the national anthem before Game Three of the Wild Card Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 03, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (

MLB News

Insider Notes Average Ticket Prices for NLDS, ALDS Home Games

The National League Division Series and American League Division Series get underway o... James Merling • 7 months ago

Kansas City Royals News

Bobby Witt Jr. Reveals His 2 Favorite Players Growing Up

3 American League Central teams made the postseason in 2024, and all 3 of them are app... James Merling • 7 months ago

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game Three of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 03, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

MLB News

MLB Insider Says Pete Alonso Had Biggest Moment Of His Career

The New York Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in game 3 of the wild-card series on... James Merling • 7 months ago

MLB News

Mets Broadcaster Has Memorable Call Of Pete Alonso's Home Run

Thursday only included 1 Major League Baseball game as 3 of the 4 wild-card series end... James Merling • 7 months ago

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 03: Former manager Terry Francona of the Cleveland Guardians talks with members of the media about his 11 years with the club at Progressive Field on October 03, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Cincinnati Red News

Details Emerge About Terry Francona's New Contract

The Cincinnati Reds finished the 2024 season with a record of 77 wins and 85 losses, w... James Merling • 7 months ago

BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 06: The batting helmet of Justin Morneau #33 of the Minnesota Twins sits in the dugout before the start of the Twins opening day game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 6, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Minnesota Twins News

Twins GM Has Left The Organization

In a season with 3 American League Central teams making the postseason, the Minnesota... James Merling • 7 months ago

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Manager Matt Quatraro #33 of the Kansas City Royals watches from the dugout before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 11, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (

Kansas City Royals News

Royals Manager Reveals Thoughts On Facing Yankees

The New York Yankees are likely the most well-known team in Major League Baseball toda... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium on September 28, 2024 in New York City.

MLB News

Jazz Chisholm Reveals How He Can Make An Impact In Postseason

The extensive Major League Baseball season tends to be more of a marathon while the po... James Merling • 7 months ago

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Detail view of a San Diego Padres helmet in the dugout prior to an Opening Day game against the San Francisco Giants at PETCO Park on March 28, 2024 in San Diego, California.

MLB News

Padres Have Placed Restrictions On NLDS Tickets

The 2024 playoffs are off and running, and one National League Division Series is set... James Merling • 7 months ago

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a two run home run against AJ Smith-Shawver #32 of the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Petco Park on October 01, 2024 in San Diego, California.

MLB News

Fernando Tatis Jr. Reveals What Postseason Means To Him

The San Diego Padres have made the 2024 postseason for only the 3rd time in the last 1... James Merling • 7 months ago

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during warmups prior to facing the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 13, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Los Angeles Dodgers News

Dave Roberts Gets Honest About His Job Security

The Los Angeles Dodgers had another great regular season as they had the best record i... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after a three-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

MLB News

Analyst Reveals Unbelievable Stat For Aaron Judge This Season

The New York Yankees found out their opponent for the American League Division Series... James Merling • 7 months ago

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 04: Helmets await the Kansas City Royals to play the Detroit Tigers during Opening Day at Comerica Park on April 04, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan.

Kansas City Royals News

Royals Announce Rotation For Start Of ALDS

The Kansas City Royals only needed 2 games to advance to the American League Division... James Merling • 7 months ago

DETROIT, MI - JULY 30: Josh Naylor #23 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates after hitting a home run against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning at Comerica Park on July 30, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

MLB News

Insider Reveals Irony Of Guardians, Tigers Postseason Matchup

An American League Central Division-dominated American League Division Series begins o... James Merling • 7 months ago

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: New York Yankees helmets are seen in the dugout before the Opening Day game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

MLB News

MLB Insider Says Yankees Have 'No Excuses' This Postseason

It is hard to stomach that a franchise with 27 World Series titles is starving for ano... James Merling • 7 months ago

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 09: A detailed view of the pitch clock is seen at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 9, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

MLB News

Stats Show How Pitch Clock Has Changed The Game

Major League Baseball has been a popular sport for many years, but it has gotten some... James Merling • 7 months ago

MLB News

Wild Stat Shows Postseason Experience Between Tigers, Astros

The first game of the 2024 Major League Baseball postseason will take place on Tuesday... James Merling • 7 months ago

MLB News

MLB The Show Simulates 2024 World Series Winner

The 2024 Major League Baseball postseason gets underway on Tuesday with 4 wild-card ga... James Merling • 7 months ago