Kenneth Teape

Long Island

Writer for On SI, part of Sports Illustrated | SUNY Old Westbury Grad | Fan of the New York Knicks, New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates

Articles

Best Fits for Nationals Veteran Nathaniel Lowe Ahead of Trade Deadline

1 week ago | si.com | Kenneth Teape

The Washington Nationals could find a taker for Nathaniel Lowe in one of these teams ahead of the trade deadline.
Giants Bullpen's Best Kept Secret Will Soon be MLB Household Name

3 weeks ago | si.com | Kenneth Teape

The San Francisco Giants have a few needs that have to be addressed ahead of the MLB trade deadline if they want to remain contenders. Virtually all of them are with their lineup. The Giants have struggled to consistently score runs this season, putting immense pressure on their pitching staff to get the job done. It would be great to relieve some of that pressure with better performances at the plate.
Rangers Super Utility Star Could Be Blocked From All-Star Game by Teammates

3 weeks ago | si.com | Kenneth Teape

The Texas Rangers have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball during the 2025 MLB regular season. Entering their series with the Washington Nationals on Friday, they are 29-34, in fourth place in the American League West behind the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels. No one predicted the Rangers to be that far down in the standings at any point this season.
Orioles Best Trade Deadline Asset Should Represent Them in All-Star Game

3 weeks ago | si.com | Kenneth Teape

The Baltimore Orioles were the hottest team in baseball, riding a six-game winning streak heading into their three-game series with the Athletics on Friday. It is about time the American League East cellar dwellers began to show some signs of life; this roster is too talented to be wallowing in the standings with the likes of the Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Phillies Unheralded Reliever is Now Rising Star with Jose Alvarado Suspended

3 weeks ago | si.com | Kenneth Teape

The Philadelphia Phillies bullpen has had its ups and downs throughout the 2025 MLB regular season. That is made made the news of Jose Alvarado being suspended for 80 games such a massive blow. Not only is he out for that amount of regular season games, but he is ineligible to pitch in the postseason as well. That could lead to the front office looking outside of the organization for some help in the bullpen.
Tigers Provide Encouraging Update on Utility Man's Recovery from Recent Injury

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Kenneth Teape

Vierling received an injection on Thursday and is expected to take the next step in his recovery over the weekend, partaking in baseball activities. All of the updates that the Tigers provided in their June 6 Major League medical update were positive. Jose Urquidy, who was non-tendered by the Houston Astros over the winter and picked up by Detroit, completed a bullpen session.
Phillies May Have Albatross Contract Developing on Pitching Staff

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Kenneth Teape

Coming into the 2025 MLB regular season, the Philadelphia Phillies were thought to have the best starting rotation by many people in the baseball world. Through their first 62 games of the season, they have proven those believers to be correct. The team has received excellent contributions from most of the players who have toed the rubber as a starter. Zack Wheeler once again looks like a Cy Young contender in the National League.
Phillies May Have Albatross Contract Developing on Pitching Staff

3 weeks ago | si.com | Kenneth Teape

Coming into the 2025 MLB regular season, the Philadelphia Phillies were thought to have the best starting rotation by many people in the baseball world. Through their first 62 games of the season, they have proven those believers to be correct. The team has received excellent contributions from most of the players who have toed the rubber as a starter. Zack Wheeler once again looks like a Cy Young contender in the National League.
Tigers Provide Encouraging Update on Utility Man's Recovery from Recent Injury

3 weeks ago | si.com | Kenneth Teape

The Detroit Tigers have several key contributors who are not currently with the team because they are on the injured list. Among the players sidelined is utility man Matt Vierling, who has not been able to shake the injury bug in 2025. Because of a strained rotator cuff muscle in his right shoulder, he was on the injured list to begin the season. Vierling didn’t make his 2025 debut until May 23 as a result. Unfortunately, his stay with the Tigers wasn’t a very long one.
Is Chicago Cubs Catcher Deserving Candidate for NL All-Star Starting Spot?

3 weeks ago | si.com | Kenneth Teape

The Chicago Cubs have been incredibly productive at the plate, possessing the most prolific offense in baseball averaging 5.74 runs per game. They have needed every bit of that production with their pitching staff not consistently getting the job done on the mound. Injuries and ineffectiveness have derailed them, but the offense has been more than capable of making up the slack.