James Merling, Author at probaseballdaily

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 18: Roki Sasaki #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers poses for a portrait during photo day at Camelback Ranch on February 18, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Los Angeles Dodgers News

Roki Sasaki Makes Big Personal Announcement

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the eighth World Series title in franchise history by defe... James Merling • 4 weeks ago

MLB News

Athletics Are Officially Bringing Back Their Gold Jerseys For 2025 Season

The Oakland Athletics missed the postseason for a fourth straight season after finishi... James Merling • 4 weeks 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

Analyst Has A Strong Belief On Where Aaron Judge Will Hit In Yankees' Lineup

The New York Yankees came one series victory short as they pursued the 28th World Seri... James Merling • 4 weeks ago

CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 04: John Means #47 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 04, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Baltimore Orioles News

John Means Releases Statement To Orioles Fans After Signing With Guardians

The Baltimore Orioles made the postseason for a second straight season after finishing... James Merling • 4 weeks ago

MLB News

Insider Believes 1 NL Team Needs To Add More Offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates missed the postseason for a ninth straight season in 2024 after... James Merling • 4 weeks ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from second base in the sixth inning against the New York Mets during Game Four of the Division Series at Citi Field on October 09, 2024 in New York City.

MLB News

Bryce Harper Shows Off New Phillies Tattoo

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball ove... James Merling • 4 weeks ago

MLB News

MLB Insider Reveals His Honest Thoughts About Yankees' New Facial Hair Policy

The New York Yankees got back into the postseason in 2024 after finishing with a recor... James Merling • 4 weeks ago

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees walks across the field before Game One of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

MLB News

Gerrit Cole Reveals What Brian Cashman Told Players About New Beard Policy

The New York Yankees are preparing to defend the American League pennant after appeari... James Merling • 4 weeks ago

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 11: Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches the action during workouts at Camelback Ranch on February 11, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Los Angeles Dodgers News

Dave Roberts Reveals Everyday Top Of The Lineup For Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the postseason for a 12th straight season in 2024 after f... James Merling • 1 month ago

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 17: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets warms up during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 17, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

MLB News

Juan Soto Gifted Teammate A New Car For Jersey Number

The New York Mets are coming off their longest postseason run since losing the World S... James Merling • 1 month ago

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 29: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on during the game against the Miami Marlins in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 29, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

MLB News

Insider Gets Honest About Failed Contract Talks With Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The Toronto Blue Jays missed the postseason for the first time in the last three seaso... James Merling • 1 month ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Umpires review an interference play during the 8th inning of Game One of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2024 in New York City.

MLB News

Insider Says MLB New ABS System Could Be In Ballparks By 2026

The 2025 Major League Baseball season is on the way as spring training has begun and p... James Merling • 1 month ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 02: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays follows through on his first inning RBI single against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 02, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

MLB News

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Liked A Post Of Him In A Yankees Uniform

The New York Yankees had a successful 2024 season as they finished with a record of 94... James Merling • 1 month ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: New York Mets Manager Buck Showalter looks on after a 9-1 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on October 01, 2023 in New York City. Buck Showalter announced before the game he would not be returning as the Mets manager next year.

MLB News

Buck Showalter Reveals His Favorite Motivational Quote

The 2025 Major League Baseball season is on its way as spring training has begun, and... James Merling • 1 month ago

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 07: The World Series Trophy is seen during the World Series Parade on November 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Los Angeles Dodgers News

Odds Show A Clear Favorite To Win World Series In 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the eighth World Series title in franchise histo... James Merling • 1 month ago

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 17: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets walks onto the field during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 17, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

MLB News

Insider Reveals When Juan Soto Will Make His Mets Debut

The New York Mets were one of the more surprising teams in 2024 as they made a run to... James Merling • 1 month ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 17: Joe Buck attends the 2022 ABC Disney Upfront at Basketball City - Pier 36 - South Street on May 17, 2022 in New York City.

Milwaukee Brewers News

Joe Buck Will Call The Brewers Vs. Yankees Opening Day Game

The 2024 Major League Baseball season had an exciting conclusion as the Los Angeles Do... James Merling • 1 month ago

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 16: Justin Turner #2 of the Boston Red Sox at bat against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 16, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Cubs News

Insider Reveals Details Of Justin Turner's Contract With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason for a fourth straight season in 2024 after fini... James Merling • 1 month ago

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during photo day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 18, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida.

Boston Red Sox News

Video Shows Alex Bregman's First Practice With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox missed the postseason for a third straight season in 2024 after fin... James Merling • 1 month ago

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during the New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

MLB News

Cody Bellinger Reveals His Thoughts On Paul Goldschmidt

The New York Yankees will have a different look to their lineup in 2025, coming off of... James Merling • 1 month ago

MLB News

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Opens Up About Failed Contract Talks With Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays missed the postseason in 2024 after finishing with a record of 7... James Merling • 1 month ago

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 17: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets looks on during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 17, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

MLB News

Analyst Believes Pete Alonso Could Have Record-Breaking Year

The New York Mets are coming off their best postseason performance since going to the... James Merling • 1 month ago

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 29: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays waves after a loss to the Miami Marlins in their final MLB game of the season at the Rogers Centre on September 29, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

MLB News

Analyst Believes Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Will Leave Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays missed the postseason for the first time since 2021 af... James Merling • 1 month ago

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during the New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

MLB News

Cody Bellinger Reveals What He Wants To Improve With Yankees

The New York Yankees are coming off their first World Series appearance since 2009, wh... James Merling • 1 month ago

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 01: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on from the dugout during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 01, 2024 in Anaheim, California.

Los Angeles Angels News

Mike Trout Reveals Why He's Motivated To Play Well In 2025

The Los Angeles Angels missed the postseason in 2024 after finishing with a record of... James Merling • 1 month ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a two-run home run during the first inning of Game Five of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

MLB News

Aaron Judge Reveals His Preference On Hitting In Yankees' Lineup

The New York Yankees got back into the postseason in 2024 after missing the playoffs i... James Merling • 1 month ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch during the first inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 28, 2024 in New York City.

MLB News

Former Player Compares Paul Skenes To Dwight Gooden

The Pittsburgh Pirates missed the postseason for a ninth straight season in 2024 after... James Merling • 1 month ago

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MARCH 28: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels catches a fly ball in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles on Opening Day at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on March 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Los Angeles Angels News

Mike Trout Gets Honest About His Position Change This Season

The Los Angeles Angels missed the postseason for a 10th straight season after finishin... James Merling • 1 month ago

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 19: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates toward his dugout after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on September 19, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News

Former GM Believes Vladimir Guerrero Could Be On Trade Block

The Toronto Blue Jays missed the postseason in 2024 after finishing with a record of 7... James Merling • 1 month ago

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 14: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates scoring in the dugout against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 14, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

MLB News

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Projected To Have Big Season In 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays missed the postseason for the first time in the past three seaso... James Merling • 1 month ago