Eric Treuden

Milwaukee

Lead Editor at Jays Journal

Writer/editor @JustBB_Media

Articles

Five Teams Who Have the Most in Reserve on the Injured List

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Eric Treuden

As the month of May is left further in the rearview mirror, the 2025 Major League Baseball season is in full swing! Pun intended. Things are well underway in baseball, and the unfortunate truth is that injuries are running rampant throughout the league. This has been an issue for years now, but Tommy John surgeries are more prevalent than ever and players going a full season without hitting the shelf is much more surprising than one going down with a long-term injury.
The Padres Need to Give Luis Campusano Another Chance

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Eric Treuden

Over in the National League West, the San Diego Padres are hanging tough with their division rival Los Angeles Dodgers. As we enter the month of June, the former is 34-24 and just one game behind the latter in the standings. By runs scored, fWAR, and wRC+ the Padres are a below-average team, but their record and +17 run differential will tell you that they’re doing just fine on offense.
The Padres Need to Give Luis Campusano Another Chance

3 days ago | justbaseball.com | Eric Treuden

Over in the National League West, the San Diego Padres are hanging tough with their division rival Los Angeles Dodgers. As we enter the month of June, the former is 34-24 and just one game behind the latter in the standings. By runs scored, fWAR, and wRC+ the Padres are a below-average team, but their record and +17 run differential will tell you that they’re doing just fine on offense.
Five Teams Who Have the Most in Reserve on the Injured List

4 days ago | justbaseball.com | Eric Treuden

As the month of May is left further in the rearview mirror, the 2025 Major League Baseball season is in full swing! Pun intended. Things are well underway in baseball, and the unfortunate truth is that injuries are running rampant throughout the league. This has been an issue for years now, but Tommy John surgeries are more prevalent than ever and players going a full season without hitting the shelf is much more surprising than one going down with a long-term injury.
Jacob Wilson Is in a League of His Own Amongst MLB Rookies

1 week ago | justbaseball.com | Eric Treuden

It feels like it’s been a long, long time since the rookie classes in each league have been as stacked as they are in 2025. The amount of raw talent so many of these first-year players have already been showing off is utterly ridiculous. Prior to the regular season kicking off, Jasson Dominguez and Kristian Campbell felt like the co-favorites in the American League, while Roki Sasaki and Dylan Crews were largely viewed as the two favorites in the National League.
David Robertson Is an Excellent Fit For the Phillies’ Bullpen

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Eric Treuden

Right around 10 days ago, the Philadelphia Phillies saw their bullpen take a massive hit when left-hander Jose Alvarado got nailed with an 80-game suspension for PEDs. This came at an inopportune time – not that there ever is a right time for something like this – as the Phillies have desperately needed additional back-end relief help to open the new year.
David Robertson Is an Excellent Fit For the Phillies' Bullpen

1 week ago | justbaseball.com | Eric Treuden

Right around 10 days ago, the Philadelphia Phillies saw their bullpen take a massive hit when left-hander Jose Alvarado got nailed with an 80-game suspension for PEDs. This came at an inopportune time – not that there ever is a right time for something like this – as the Phillies have desperately needed additional back-end relief help to open the new year. Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games for PED usage and will not be eligible for the Postseason, per @JonHeyman.
Victor Scott II Gives the Cardinals a Crucial Building Block

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Eric Treuden

Following his 0-for-1 outing against the Phillies on Monday, Scott had an impressive 11-game hitting streak come to a close. He hit .371 during that stretch with a pair of extra-base hits and a smooth .925 OPS. Dating back to April 30 when his hit streak began, Scott has been one of the Cardinals’ best offensive options when it comes to generating runs. He’s led the team in batting average while walking nearly 12% of the time and swiping a pair of bases for good measure.
Victor Scott II Gives the Cardinals a Crucial Building Block

3 weeks ago | justbaseball.com | Eric Treuden

Entering Wednesday’s action, the St. Louis Cardinals are 23-19 and riding an impressive nine-game winning streak. This hot stretch of play has shot them up the NL Central standings into the No. 2 spot, just a game and a half behind the Chicago Cubs. After winning just 71 games in 2023 and 84 last year, the Cardinals have fallen out of favor in the Central, but they’re coming out of the gates strong in 2025.
The Astros’ Pitching Will Be Key to Winning the AL West

1 month ago | yardbarker.com | Eric Treuden

Folks, we are about to wrap up the month of April and the first month (or so) of games in the 2025 MLB season was fantastic. This is especially true for fans of the Houston Astros, who entered the year thinking their team’s incredible dynastic run was coming to an end. To open things up, the Astros are 16-13, just one game behind the Seattle Mariners for the top spot in the American League West.