James Merling, Author at probaseballdaily

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 20: A detailed view of the batting helmet belonging to Joe Panik #12 of the San Francisco Giants lays on the field during a game against the New York Mets at AT&T Park on August 20, 2016 in San Francisco, California.

MLB News

Giants Will Reportedly Make A Change At GM

The San Francisco Giants will miss the postseason for the third straight season in 202... James Merling • 7 months ago

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 19: Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 19, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Atlanta Braves News

Chris Sale Is Not On Wild Card Roster

The drama of the 2024 Major League Baseball regular season didn't conclude as schedule... James Merling • 7 months ago

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Whit Merrifield #15 of the Atlanta Braves warms up during batting practice prior to Game One of the Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on October 01, 2024 in San Diego, California.

MLB News

MLB Reveals Power Rankings For 12 Postseason Teams

The 2024 Major League Baseball postseason gets underway on Tuesday as the regular seas... James Merling • 7 months ago

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres takes a strike during the second inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, September 16, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

MLB News

Padres Manager Has Honest Admission About Luis Arraez

The San Diego Padres finished the 2024 season with a record of 93 wins and 69 losses,... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during a workout prior to the 2024 ALDS at Yankee Stadium on October 01, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

MLB News

Aaron Boone Reveals Anthony Rizzo's Playoff Status

The New York Yankees finished the 2024 season with a record of 94 wins and 68 losses,... James Merling • 7 months ago

MLB News

MLB Shows Final Power Rankings

As the 2024 Major League Baseball regular season concludes on Monday, the playoff fiel... James Merling • 7 months ago

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 16: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals runs the bases after hitting a grand slam in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on September 16, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City Royals News

Royals Manager Has Honest Admission About Bobby Witt Jr.

The Kansas City Royals have clinched the second wild-card spot in the American League.... James Merling • 7 months ago

MLB News

Giants Announce New President Of Baseball Operations

The San Francisco Giants finished the 2024 season with their second-straight losing re... James Merling • 7 months ago

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 05: A detail of the jersey of Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on July 05, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

MLB News

MLB Shows Top-10 Most Popular Jerseys In 2024

Most people involved with Major League Baseball know who the most popular players are... James Merling • 7 months ago

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 16: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning during the 94th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Globe Life Field on July 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas

MLB News

MLB Is Making Change To All-Star Uniforms In 2025

The Major League Baseball all-star weekend is always something that fans look forward... James Merling • 7 months ago

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: General manager John Mozeliak on the field before Game One of the 2013 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 23, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.

MLB News

Cardinals Owner Announces Replacement For John Mozeliak

After finishing the 2024 season with a record of 83 wins and 79 losses, the St. Louis... James Merling • 7 months ago

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 31: General view of a St. Louis Cardinals batting helmet against the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 31, 2013 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

MLB News

3 Cardinals Players Expected To Be Available In Trade Talks

The St. Louis Cardinals finished off an underwhelming season on Sunday with a win over... James Merling • 7 months ago

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 29: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets rounds first base after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on September 29, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

MLB News

Francisco Lindor Has Clutch Home Run In Mets Win

The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves in game 1 of a doubleheader on Monday to... James Merling • 7 months ago

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 28: Starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of the Los Angeles Dodger throws against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning at Coors Field on September 28, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

Los Angeles Dodgers News

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Finishes Off Dominant Rookie Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers ended their 2024 regular season with a win on Sunday over the... James Merling • 7 months ago

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a double during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park on September 25, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

MLB News

Nick Castellanos Made Franchise History This Season

The Philadelphia Phillies will head into the 2024 postseason as the winners of the Nat... James Merling • 7 months ago

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Manager Matt Quatraro #33 of the Kansas City Royals 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 Announces Rotation For Wildcard Series

With Sunday being the last games of the regular season for most teams, all eyes are on... James Merling • 7 months ago

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 27: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angels Dodgers circles the bases after hitting a three RBI home run against the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inning at Coors Field on September 27, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

Los Angeles Dodgers News

Shohei Ohtani Has Been On A Tear In Last 9 Games

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers appears to be heading towards his 2nd straigh... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 29: Clarke Schmidt #36 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during the first inning of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium on September 29, 2024 in New York City.

MLB News

Analyst Reveals What Clarke Schmidt's Likely Postseason Role Will Be

The New York Yankees head into the 2024 playoffs with the best record in the American... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 10: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals rounds third base before scoring a run during the third inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 10, 2024 in New York City.

Kansas City Royals News

Bobby Witt Jr. Has Honest Admission About Making Playoffs

The Kansas City Royals have clinched a postseason spot in the 2024 playoffs, and it wi... James Merling • 7 months ago

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 29: Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies acknowledges the crowd as leaves the game for a pinch runner after hitting a single against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning at Coors Field on September 29, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

Colorado Rockies News

Video Shows Charlie Blackmon Taking Field For Final Time

Charlie Blackmon has been a well-known Major League Baseball player for many years.... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a single against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

MLB News

Analyst Says Aaron Judge Has Already Cemented His Legacy

The New York Yankees have the most World Series titles in Major League Baseball histor... James Merling • 7 months ago

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 09: Dallas Braden #51 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after pitching a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays during an MLB game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on May 9, 2010 in Oakland, California

MLB News

Dallas Braden Took Some Dirt From Oakland Coliseum As Memory

The Oakland Coliseum hosted its final Major League Baseball game on Thursday where the... James Merling • 7 months ago

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 22: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 22, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

MLB News

Analyst Reveals Wild Stat About Paul Skenes

The Pittsburgh Pirates are wrapping up another disappointing season in 2024. With a... James Merling • 7 months ago

MIAMI, FL - MAY 08: The batting helmet of Eric Fryer #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals is seen before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 8, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

MLB News

Cardinals Are Preparing To Overhaul Their Player Development System

The St. Louis Cardinals organization and its fans are used to winning as they have 23... James Merling • 7 months ago

MLB News

MLB Postseason Is Close To Taking Shape

The final series of the 2024 Major League Baseball regular season begins on Friday.... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Yankee Stadium on September 26, 2024 in New York City

MLB News

Gerrit Cole Sends A Clear Message Heading Into Postseason

The New York Yankees clinched their 2nd American League East title in the last 3 seaso... James Merling • 7 months ago

MLB News

Athletics Fan Gets Honest About Losing The Coliseum

The last week of the 2024 regular season is upon us, and it has been an emotional one... James Merling • 7 months ago

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 29: Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles stands next to the pitch clock before batting in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 29, 2023 in

MLB News

Numbers Show The Effect That Pitch Clock Had On Season

Baseball has a lot slower pace than other major sports such as football, basketball, a... James Merling • 7 months ago

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 18: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers throws in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 18, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Detroit Tigers News

Tarik Skubal Reveals Impact Of A.J. Hinch With Tigers

After their second-half turnaround, the Detroit Tigers have become the Cinderella stor... James Merling • 7 months ago

DENVER, CO - JUNE 11: The ball lies on the grass as the Atlanta Braves face the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 11, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.

Cleveland Guardians News

Analyst Names Most Underrated Superstar In MLB

The Cleveland Guardians have clinched their 2nd American League Central title in the l... James Merling • 7 months ago