Kyle O'Neill, Author at Baseball Essential

How Will Smith’s Free Agency Could Lead to the Latest MLB Offseason Trend

Nov 18, 2019

Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

In a similar start to last offseason, the Atlanta Braves jumped out early in the free agent market, signing relief pitcher Will Smith to a three-year, $40 million deal, which includes a club option for a fourth...

Phillies Prospect Mickey Moniak Credits Experience and Maturity for Breakout Season

Kyle O'Neill

Aug 19, 2019

Features, Interviews, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies

READING, PA - Last offseason the Philadelphia Phillies were big winners, making significant upgrades to their roster. Often times though, acquisitions, whether it's in free agency or trades, are supposed to be ...

The Cleveland Indians Should’ve Held Onto Trevor Bauer

Kyle O'Neill

Jul 31, 2019

Cleveland Indians, Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

With the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaching, most teams have identified themselves as buyers or sellers. The Cleveland Indians, who have played some of their best baseball of late and trail the Mi...

Luke Voit Continues to Prove His Worth in a Yankees Lineup at Full Strength or Not

Kyle O'Neill

May 2, 2019

Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

Often times, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman doesn't get the proper credit due to the idea that he has a blank checkbook. In the George Steinbrenner era, that argument could be made, but now the ...

Five Players to Watch to Win First MVP Award in 2019

Kyle O'Neill

Mar 26, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Last year, Mookie Betts and Christian Yelich won the 2018 American League and National League Most Valuable Player awards, respectively, for the first time. Betts was a popular preseason pick leading the Boston...

Astros: Josh James Ready to Replicate an Impactful 2018

Kyle O'Neill

Mar 5, 2019

Features, Houston Astros, Interviews, Spring Training

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Houston Astros knew when they were moving on from veteran pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Charlie Morton that they would need the younger guys to step up. When Lance McCullers Jr. was r...

For a Second Straight Spring, Matt Kemp Has to Prove his Worth to a New Team

Kyle O'Neill

Feb 20, 2019

Cincinnati Reds, Features, National League, Opinions & Predictions

Over the past two winters, Matt Kemp has been involved in a trade with salary reasons at the forefront. Kemp was traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Los Angeles Dodgers where the Braves took on a larger sum o...

Strong Spring Could Put Luzardo in Consideration for A’s Rotation Spot

Kyle O'Neill

Feb 12, 2019

Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

Spring training is officially underway as the Oakland Athletics were the first team to report yesterday. The Athletics shocked many by winning 97 games in 2018 and surging in the second half for the final Wild ...

Twins: With Postseason Aspirations in Mind, 2019 is a Crucial Year for Tyler Austin

Kyle O'Neill

Jan 28, 2019

Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

When Tyler Austin was a member of the New York Yankees organization, he was never thought of as an elite prospect, despite putting up strong numbers. On the day after Alex Rodriguez's last game signaling a turn...

In Baseball’s Top Division, the Pittsburgh Pirates are a Dark Horse Team

Kyle O'Neill

Jan 24, 2019

National League Central, Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates

While other divisions might come with more intrigue and suspense, there is not a division that has as much talent as the National League Central. Last season, the division was decided on Game 163, and you can e...

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