James Merling, Author at probaseballdaily

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Juan Soto #22 and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrate against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on September 15, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

MLB News

MLB Insider Names Biggest 'X Factor' For Yankees In Postseason

The New York Yankees sit atop the American League East holding a 3-game lead over the... 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.

MLB News

MLB Analyst Reveals Power Rankings

As the 2024 MLB season winds down, teams and their fans are preparing for the postseas... James Merling • 7 months ago

16 Apr 2000: A view a Colorado Rockies helmet on the dugout bench taken during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Cardinals defeated the Rockies 9-3.

Colorado Rockies News

Rockies Announce 2 Roster Moves On Monday

The Colorado Rockies reside in the National League West division with powerhouse teams... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK - APRIL 04: Boston Red Sox helmets in the dugout before their game against the New York Mets on April 4, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

Boston Red Sox News

Red Sox Broadcaster Announces His Retirement

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most well-known teams in Major League Baseball. T... James Merling • 7 months ago

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: José Marte #68 of the Los Angeles Angels throws against the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 10, 2024 in Anaheim, California.

Los Angeles Angels News

Jose Marte Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery

The Los Angeles Angels are in the midst of a disappointing 2024 season where they sit... James Merling • 7 months ago

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 20: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Truist Park on August 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia

MLB News

Phillies Announce Good News About Alec Bohm

The star-studded Philadelphia Phillies lead the National League East by 8.5 games over... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 26: Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets pitches during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on July 26, 2024 in New York City.

MLB News

Mets 'Optimistic' About Ace Returning This Season

The New York Mets are in the midst of a battle to make the 2024 postseason. Current... James Merling • 7 months ago

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets looks on during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 13, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

MLB News

Francisco Lindor Appears To Be Nursing An Injury

Injuries in September can be a disaster for a team that is fighting to earn a playoff... James Merling • 7 months ago

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 05: Alex Cora #13 manger of the Boston Red Sox looks out into the field prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals] at Kauffman Stadium on August 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Boston Red Sox News

Alex Cora Says Red Sox Will Thank Yankees Pitcher If They Make Playoffs

The Boston Red Sox currently sit on the outside looking in when it comes to making the... James Merling • 7 months ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after a grand slam against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium on September 13, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

MLB News

Aaron Judge Sends Clear Message After Win On Sunday

The New York Yankees are cemented firmly as the best Major League Baseball team in his... James Merling • 7 months ago

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Weston Wilson #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by teammate Johan Rojas #18 after scoring the tying run in the eighth inning New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 2-1.

MLB News

Phillies Accomplish Notable Feat On Sunday

The Philadelphia Phillies seem to be one of the more popular teams in Major League Bas... James Merling • 7 months ago

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after striking out Tyler Nevin #26 of the Oakland Athletics to end the fourth inning at the Oakland Coliseum on September 6, 2024 in Oakland, California.

Detroit Tigers News

Tigers Manager Reveals His Thoughts If Tarik Skubal Wins Cy Young Award

The Detroit Tigers find themselves trying to make the playoffs for the first time sinc... James Merling • 7 months ago

Chicago White Sox News

MLB Insider Says 1 Team's Season Has Been 'Mind Blowing'

Often in the MLB, teams are judged on how many games above or below .500 they are at t... James Merling • 7 months ago

MLB News

MLB Announces Sponsored Logos On Helmets During Postseason

Some of America's biggest sports including the National Football League and Major Leag... James Merling • 7 months ago

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 30: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets hits a double in the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

MLB News

Francisco Lindor Has Made MLB History

The New York Mets are making a late-season surge in an attempt to hold onto a wild car... James Merling • 7 months ago

MLB News

Rangers Announce Big Extension With Chris Young

The Texas Rangers are the current reigning World Series Champions as they took out the... James Merling • 7 months ago

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 11: Bowden Francis #44 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches to the New York Mets during the eighth inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 11, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

MLB News

Bowden Francis Makes MLB History With Impressive Streak

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the midst of an underwhelming season as they sit in last... James Merling • 7 months ago

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the top of the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on September 12, 2024 in San Francisco, California

Milwaukee Brewers News

Jackson Chourio Has Joined Elite MLB List This Season

The Milwaukee Brewers are having another great season as they lead the NL Central by 9... James Merling • 7 months ago

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. 776096911

Los Angeles Dodgers News

Dodgers Could Make Surprising Move With Shohei Ohtani In Postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers made arguably the most popular signing this last offseason whe... James Merling • 7 months ago

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 27: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros walks to the dugout after breaking his bat during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park on July 27, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Houston Astros News

Insider Reveals Astros' Level Of Injury Concern For Jose Altuve

The Houston Astros have appeared in the last 7 American League Championship Series wit... James Merling • 7 months ago

OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 30: Starting pitcher Kumar Rocker #80 of the Vanderbilt reacts to being pulled from the game against Mississippi St. by Head Coach Tim Corbin of the Vanderbilt in the top of the fifth inning during game three of the College World Series Championship at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha on June 30, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska.

MLB News

Rangers Top Prospect Set To Make MLB Debut Thursday

The Texas Rangers are experiencing a little bit of a World Series hangover in their 20... James Merling • 7 months ago

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Lawrence Butler #4 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after hitting a lead-off home run against the Seattle Mariners in the bottom of the first inning at the Oakland Coliseum on September 3, 2024 in Oakland, California.

MLB News

Lawrence Butler Makes Athletics Franchise History

The Oakland Athletics' fans have not had much to cheer about lately with their team.... James Merling • 7 months ago

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 07: Chas McCormick #20 of the Houston Astros scores on a single by Yainer Diaz #21 during the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park on September 07, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Houston Astros News

Astros Make Roster Move With Chas McCormick After Injury

There is never a good time for an injury to happen, but September is one of the worst... James Merling • 7 months ago

MLB News

MLB Insider Notes 4 Traded Relievers That Have Made Impact On New Teams

The MLB trade deadline always seems to get the blood pumping for MLB fans. Contende... James Merling • 7 months ago