Andres Chavez

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Lead Baseball Writer at Guardians Nation

Sports Writer at Empire Sports Media

Lead baseball writer at @thecoldwire, @yankeesnewscom and @GuardiansNation | @OptaAnalystUS @empiresportsmed | Formerly: @pinstripealley

Articles

MLB Insider Walks Back Controversial AL Central Post

5 days ago | guardiansnation.com | Andres Chavez

The Cleveland Guardians play in the AL Central. For years, before they sent three teams to the postseason in 2024, the division was highly criticized for being among the worst in the league. That obviously changed last year, with the Guards, the Detroit Tigers, and the Kansas City Royals all making it to October. In 2025, however, all five teams in the division (all the aforementioned ones plus the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox) got off to a 2-4 start.
Yankees' superstar outfielder is already aiming for rare feat

5 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Andres Chavez

Back in 2022, New York Yankees‘ star Aaron Judge didn’t just put together a good season—he launched a campaign worthy of Cooperstown chatter. With a jaw-dropping 62 home runs, he not only shattered the American League record but also drove in 131 runs, easily leading the circuit in both categories. But in the race for the rare and coveted offensive Triple Crown, Judge fell just short. His .311 batting average was edged out by Luis Arraez’s .316, a mere five-point difference.
Yankees' pocket aces are carrying the rotation

5 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Andres Chavez

The New York Yankees, a franchise known for towering expectations and unforgiving headlines, have been walking a tightrope this season thanks to a rotation held together by duct tape and dreams. Injuries have carved up their pitching staff like a Thanksgiving turkey. Gerrit Cole, the ace and heartbeat of the rotation, is out for the year after Tommy John surgery. Luis Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, remains sidelined with a stubborn lat strain.
'I had a dream that I have a walk-off hit against the Mets'

5 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Andres Chavez

Last season, Jose Iglesias lived the kind of baseball year that makes you believe in storylines. Clad in New York Mets blue and orange, he put together a career-high 137 wRC+, sparkled with his usual defensive magic, and became something of a clubhouse spirit guide with his famous ‘OMG’ song. He was more than a reliable infielder — he was a vibe. But despite all the feel-good momentum and production, the Mets decided to close the book.
Mets' star prospect shows off his power and continues successful season in Double-A

5 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Andres Chavez

At this point in baseball’s analytical evolution, most people inside the sport—and a growing number of fans—know better than to lean too heavily on batting average when evaluating a hitter. It’s not worthless, but let’s just say it’s the box score’s version of judging a book by its cover. The real story is often buried a few layers deeper. A prime example of this modern shift in perspective? New York Mets‘ prospect Ryan Clifford.
Guardians' Top Prospect Has Been Red-Hot In May

5 days ago | guardiansnation.com | Andres Chavez

All eyes are set on the development of one specific Cleveland Guardians minor leaguer: second baseman Travis Bazzana. Before the season started, the organization didn’t have a clear-cut choice to play at second base, so there was talk about Bazzana making it to the majors this year at some point. Now, the Guardians have two solid starting-caliber options for the keystone in Gabriel Arias and Daniel Schneemann, yet there is still a chance Bazzana makes his MLB debut later this year.
Mets' 2024 breakout star is yet to hit his stride this year

6 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Andres Chavez

The New York Mets have started to look like a well-tuned engine—one that had its pistons firing in rhythm on the mound all season, and now the offense is roaring to life. Like a band finding its groove mid-concert, the Mets’ bats have begun to sing in harmony, led by some scorching-hot performances from names like Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, Francisco Alvarez, and rising star Luisangel Acuña. While the lineup is turning heads, there’s one player quietly drifting in the opposite direction.
Mets’ 2024 breakout star is yet to hit his stride this year

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Andres Chavez

The New York Mets have started to look like a well-tuned engine—one that had its pistons firing in rhythm on the mound all season, and now the offense is roaring to life. Like a band finding its groove mid-concert, the Mets’ bats have begun to sing in harmony, led by some scorching-hot performances from names like Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, Francisco Alvarez, and rising star Luisangel Acuña. While the lineup is turning heads, there’s one player quietly drifting in the opposite direction.
MLB executives identify the four players most likely to be traded this year

6 days ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Andres Chavez

As the 2025 MLB season begins to stretch its legs, teams are slowly shedding their early-season uncertainty like a snake shedding old skin. It’s still too early for some squads to truly decide whether they’re in the hunt or heading for a rebuild, but the line between contenders and pretenders is beginning to take shape. There’s already a buzz building around the trade deadline—even if it’s still months away.
MLB executives identify the four players most likely to be traded this year

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Andres Chavez

As the 2025 MLB season begins to stretch its legs, teams are slowly shedding their early-season uncertainty like a snake shedding old skin. It’s still too early for some squads to truly decide whether they’re in the hunt or heading for a rebuild, but the line between contenders and pretenders is beginning to take shape. There’s already a buzz building around the trade deadline—even if it’s still months away.