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3 days ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Jarrett Prendergast
The New York Yankees have dealt with several key injuries this spring, particularly to veteran players. One of them, DJ LeMahieu, is closing in on a return. The 36-year-old has missed the entire season with a calf injury but is expected to join the team for their upcoming series in Seattle beginning Monday. DJ LeMahieu Set To ReturnAccording to Yankees beat writer Erik Boland, it remains uncertain whether LeMahieu will be in the lineup for the series opener in Seattle.
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1 week ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Jarrett Prendergast
The Chicago Cubs have gotten off to a good start this season, as many people expected. With the addition of Kyle Tucker in the offseason, the Cubs made it clear they were going all in to get back into playoff contention. Tucker has paid off as he plays like an NL MVP candidate early in the season. In World News, a new pope has been named, and it just so happens he is a Cubs fan. Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago Native, and many Cubs fans hope this could bring good fortune to their team.
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1 week ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Jarrett Prendergast
The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton on Thursday, a significant move that changes the course of the franchise. Given how the Pirates have begun the season, this move may not have come as a surprise, but it is rare to do it this early in the year. The Pirates have a 12-26 record under Shelton in 2024, and people expected better. After ending last season 76-86, the Pirates were expected take a step forward and be in the postseason mix.
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1 week ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Jarrett Prendergast
The Philadelphia Phillies will have a few tough decisions at the end of this season. Most of them will involve players on expiring contracts. Kyle Schwarber has been the team’s best hitter this season and is in a contract year. He will likely receive a massive contract this offseason from the Phillies or another team looking for a power bat. While the Phillies would love to bring Schwarber back, the contract terms could require much discussion.
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1 week ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Jarrett Prendergast
The St. Louis Cardinals came into the season as a team not expected to compete for a playoff berth. However, they have gotten off to a decent start and are within striking distance of first place in the NL Central. With a record of 19-19, they are 3.0 games out of first and playing good baseball. During the offseason, many thought the Cardinals would be looking to trade third baseman Nolan Arenado.
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1 week ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Jarrett Prendergast
The Los Angeles Dodgers have not missed a beat this season, coming off their World Series win. This season, they started with an 8-0 record, and most of their big-name players have played well. One player who has yet to get going is Mookie Betts. But you can point to his early-season illness for the slow start. Betts missed the Japan series due to an illness, where he could not keep food down and lost close to 20 pounds.
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1 week ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Jarrett Prendergast
The Boston Red Sox have been unlucky on the injury front to start the 2025 season. They recently lost first baseman Triston Casas for the season and have yet to find a steady replacement. While it seems like Boston will go with a platoon of players at first base for now, many fans and evaluators suggest moving Rafael Devers to the position. Moving Devers to first base would free up DH at-bats for another expensive bat in Masataka Yoshida.
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1 week ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Jarrett Prendergast
The New York Yankees have done an excellent job drafting and developing players through their farm system. The most prominent is Aaron Judge, widely regarded as the best hitter in baseball and a former first-round pick. But Judge is just one of many homegrown players making an impact on the big league team. The Yankees also have Anthony Volpe, Jasson Dominguez and Ben Rice, who have all contributed this season.
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1 week ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Jarrett Prendergast
The Los Angeles Angels are in a difficult spot as an organization. Not only do they lack the talent to be competitive, but they seem to lack direction for their team. The organization has not made the playoffs since 2014 and has been one of the worst and most embarrassing teams in the sport since. Despite having high-level stars who have produced record-breaking seasons, Los Angeles has not won 80 or more games since 2015. 2025 has been much of the same in Anaheim.
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1 week ago | 
profootballnetwork.com | Jarrett Prendergast
The Texas Rangers have not gotten off to the start this year that many have hoped. They have a record of 17-18 on the season and find themselves 4.0 games out of first place in the AL West. One of the many reasons for their struggles has been their lack of offensive production. Despite having many quality hitters, their runs per game have been lacking. It remains a possibility that they will look for help from outside the organization to bolster their lineup.
