Author: Chris Bello

MLB Power Rankings: Week Nine Update

One-third of the major league season is over. That’s insane to think about. But as the season goes on, teams start to reveal who they are, whether that be regression, progression, or injury. One of those teams has been the Diamondbacks. Injuries to their bullpen, along with poor performances from the rotation, has led to a 2-8 record in their last 10 games and 27-30 record. Another team,...

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MLB Power Rankings: Week Eight Update

Well. Somebody woke the Phillies up. Seriously, this team cracked our top 10 almost every week, but early struggles and offensive mediocrity forced them outside the list in the first two weeks of the season. But they’ve stormed back, have the best record in baseball Saturday morning, and sit in first place in the National League East. But that’s enough about Philadelphia. I’ll...

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Mets Recall Young and Waddell from Syracuse, DFA Cabrera and Azocar

The Mets announced the club is calling up Jared Young and Brandon Waddell from Triple-A Syracuse. Both were already on the 40-man roster prior to their call-up and were teammates in the KBO last season with the Doosan Bears. In a corresponding move, Génesis Cabrerea and José Azocar have been designated for assignment. Young — who signed with the Mets last offseason as a depth option...

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MLB Power Rankings: Week Seven Update

I prefaced last week’s list with the American League Central. And I’ll do it again. Yet, this time, it’s been the Twins that have been on fire. They’ve won 12 straight games as of Saturday morning, and are just one of four AL Central clubs that have dominated the sport. The Royals are still doing well, but they dropped below the top-10 after winning 16 of 18 themselves. The Tigers are also...

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Mets Option Núñez, Add Castillo to Roster

The Mets optioned Dedniel Núñez to Triple-A Syracuse to make room for José Castillo on the roster. Castillo was acquired from the Diamondbacks Friday for cash considerations. The move gave the Mets another left-handed option in the bullpen after Danny Young and A.J. Minter went down for the remainder of the 2025 season. Castillo pitched to a 11.37 ERA and 2.053 WHIP Meanwhile, Núñez struggled in...

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