James Merling, Author at probaseballdaily

Detroit Tigers News

Insider Notes A Drastic Turn For Final 2 AL Wild-Card Spots

Recent history has not been kind to the Detroit Tigers as they have not made the posts... James Merling • 7 months ago

Detroit Tigers News

Insider Names Hottest Team In MLB Right Now

A full Major League Baseball regular season consists of 162 games. The extensive nu... James Merling • 7 months ago

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits his 52nd home run of the season against starting pitcher Kyle Freeland #21 of the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on September 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Dodgers News

Stats Show How Shohei Ohtani Has Made Franchise History

Most Major League Baseball fans know how much talent the Los Angeles Dodgers have on t... James Merling • 7 months ago

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 16: Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd #16 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field on September 16, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Los Angeles Dodgers News

Matthew Boyd Has Honest Admission About Shohei Ohtani

Pitching in Major League Baseball is difficult with the quality of hitters in the game... James Merling • 7 months ago

MLB News

Insider Reveals Top MLB Free Agents This Offseason

Aside from the annual excitement of the in-season trade deadline, the off-season free-... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees in action against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on September 15, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

MLB News

Insider Reveals His Thoughts On Juan Soto's Future

The New York Yankees are having another great season in 2024 on the backs of their dyn... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Yankee Stadium on September 15, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

MLB News

Stats Show Sizeable Lead For Aaron Judge In AL Home Run Race

For most Major League Baseball fans, the home run is the most exciting play in the gam... James Merling • 7 months ago

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 31: Craig Counsell #30 the manager of the Chicago Cubs watches the action in the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 31, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Chicago Cubs News

Cubs Manager Has Honest Admission About Brewers

The Chicago Cubs appear like they are going to miss the 2024 postseason. With their... 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

Yankees Made 2 Roster Moves Friday

The New York Yankees hold a 4-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the American Lea... James Merling • 7 months ago

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 16: Albert Pujols acknowledges the crowd ahead of the 94th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Globe Life Field on July 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News

Albert Pujols Has Honest Admission About His Career

Major League Baseball is a little bit different than the other major sports where play... James Merling • 7 months ago

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 9: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays helmet seen before playing the Seattle Mariners at the Rogers Centre on April 9, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

MLB News

Blue Jays Make Notable Roster Move With Bo Bichette

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the midst of an underwhelming season where they sit in de... 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 Leads An Impressive Stat in 2024

Arguably the most common statistic used to judge how good a pitcher is performing in a... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 19: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets reacts after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on September 19, 2024 in New York City.

MLB News

Insider Shares Pete Alonso's Team Meeting Message On Monday

The New York Mets can smell the 2024 postseason as the regular winds down this Septemb... James Merling • 7 months ago

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 5: Charlie Culberson #11 of the Texas Rangers celebrates his solo home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning at Globe Life Field on October 5, 2022 in Arlington, Texas.

Atlanta Braves News

Charlie Culberson Announces His Retirement

Retirement is never an easy decision for Major League Baseball players who have been a... James Merling • 7 months ago

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 05: A detail of a Chicago White Sox batting helmet in the dugout against the Washington Nationalsat Nationals Park on June 05, 2019 in Washington, DC. (

Chicago White Sox News

Insider Says There Is A 'Big Conflict' In White Sox Organization

In 2024, Major League Baseball has taken major steps forward in the analytics portion... James Merling • 7 months ago

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Stephen Vogt of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates after the team clinched a playoff spot at Progressive Field on September 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2

Cleveland Guardians News

Video Shows Stephen Vogt Addressing Team and Postseason Birth

Champaign showers are the first step in any team's trek to win a World Series Title.... James Merling • 7 months ago

Los Angeles Dodgers News

Shohei Ohtani Is Closing In On Incredible Milestone

Shohei Ohtani has taken Major League Baseball by storm since his Major League Debut wi... James Merling • 7 months ago

MLB News

There Is A New Leader For NL Wild Card Spot

September baseball means playoff-style games for teams battling to earn a spot in the... James Merling • 7 months ago

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Andrew Benintendi #23 of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 16, 2024 in Anaheim, California.

Chicago White Sox News

Andrew Benintendi Is On An Impressive Streak For White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are having a historically bad season in 2024, and it has been ha... James Merling • 7 months ago

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 29, 2024 in Anaheim, California.

Los Angeles Angels News

Mike Trout Makes A Surprising Admission About His Position

Injuries have caused many star players in Major League Baseball to cut their careers s... 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

Luis Arraez Ended Impressive Streak This Season

Strikeouts and home runs are the name of the game in the Major League Baseball today.... James Merling • 7 months ago

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 13: Manager Stephen Vogt #12 of the Cleveland Guardians makes a pitching change during the seventh inning in game one of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field on April 13, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Cleveland Guardians News

Stephen Vogt Got Emotional About Guardians Big Comeback Win

The Cleveland Guardians are poised to win their 2nd American League Central division t... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Yankee Stadium on September 15, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

MLB News

Analyst Questions If Aaron Judge Can Perform In Postseason

It is one thing to perform well in the regular season, but the MLB postseason is a who... James Merling • 7 months ago

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 16: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals hits 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

Bobby Witt Jr. Is Making MLB History This Season

The Kansas City Royals haven't made the postseason since they won the World Series in... James Merling • 7 months ago

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on September 3, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta Braves News

Chris Sale Leads Impressive Stat In 2024

Pitchers and batters in Major League Baseball are often judged by their statistics to... James Merling • 7 months ago

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Heliot Ramos #17 of the San Francisco Giants hits a solo home run against the San Diego Padres in the bottom of the ninth inning at Oracle Park on September 15, 2024 in San Francisco, California. In honor of Roberto Clemente day some players around the league have chosen to wear the jersey number 21.

MLB News

Heliot Ramos Made Oracle Park History On Sunday

The San Francisco Giants play their home games at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Califo... James Merling • 7 months ago

MLB News

AL, NL Announce Players Of The Week

The MLB season is the longest of any major sport with a regular season of 162 games.... James Merling • 7 months ago

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 31: Yusei Kikuchi #16 of the Houston Astros celebrates after striking out Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals in the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park on August 31, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Houston Astros News

Yusei Kikuchi Has Been Impressive With Astros

The Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in baseball for the past 10 years.... James Merling • 7 months ago

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 7: Matt Adams #32 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after striking out against the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning at Busch Stadium on April 7, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri.

MLB News

Matt Adams Announces His Retirement

MLB players have devoted most of their lives to the game they love, and it is never ea... James Merling • 7 months ago

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 15, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia

Los Angeles Dodgers News

Shohei Ohtani Leads An Impressive Stat This Season

Baseball is a game that involves a variety of different statistics that measure how go... James Merling • 7 months ago