Kyle O'Neill, Author at Baseball Essential

The Didi Gregorius Injury Could Rekindle Joe Panik Trade Interest

Oct 15, 2018

New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

It's no secret that San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik has been on the New York Yankees' radar. A New York native and St. John's University alum, the fit extends beyond the baseball field. In Brian C...

Trevor Story Earning Consideration as One of Baseball’s Elite Young Shortstops

Kyle O'Neill

Aug 21, 2018

Colorado Rockies, Opinions & Predictions

When Rockies' shortstop Trevor Story got the nod to be Troy Tulowitzki's replacement, he bursted on the scene in a huge way. In Story's first month in the big leagues, he hit 10 home runs in 92 at-bats. Then ca...

Neil Walker’s Resurgence Comes at Ideal Time for Yankees

Kyle O'Neill

Jul 30, 2018

Features, New York Yankees

Neil Walker has been in this league too long to not understand the ups and downs of a 162-game season. Walker was signed by the New York Yankees late in spring training to be a short-term solution at second bas...

The Mets are in a No-Win Situation with Yoenis Cespedes

Kyle O'Neill

Jul 25, 2018

New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

Despite signing outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to two separate multi-year contracts, the Mets were always weary of giving him a so-called mega-deal. Cespedes was an important piece to the team's run to the World Se...

Matt Harvey has Become a Viable Trade Chip for the Reds

Kyle O'Neill

Jun 28, 2018

Cincinnati Reds, Features, Opinions & Predictions

In a little under two months, it appears that Matt Harvey being traded to the Cincinnati Reds was the best thing that could have happened to him. It's difficult to get too excited about someone who has an ERA o...

Teoscar Hernandez Taking Full Advantage of Everyday Role with Blue Jays

Kyle O'Neill

Jun 14, 2018

Features, Toronto Blue Jays

In a crowded Blue Jays' outfield, consisting of veterans and young prospects, Teoscar Hernandez has separated himself from the pack. Hernandez was acquired at last year's trade deadline from the Houston Astros ...

Adrian Gonzalez Has to Capitalize on New Opportunity to Rejuvenate Career

Kyle O'Neill

Mar 25, 2018

Features, Major League Baseball, National League, New York Mets

Over the past year, Adrian Gonzalez has gone from being an every day player on a World Series contender, to a cheap veteran that the New York Mets hope is low risk, high reward. In June 2017, Gonzalez was pl...

Alex Cobb Signing Shows That the Orioles Aren’t Going Down Without a Fight

Kyle O'Neill

Mar 21, 2018

Baltimore Orioles, Features, Offseason

As the Baltimore Orioles look around at the other teams in the American League East, outsiders continue to doubt their chances of competing in the division. They might be right, but the Orioles have shown this ...

Former Big Leaguer Chris Carter Is Now Impacting Sports From Corporate America

Kyle O'Neill

Mar 6, 2018

Features

Less than one percent of athletes make it to the major leagues. Chris Carter, nick named “The Animal,” lived that dream, even rocking four home runs in the big leagues. Since retiring, though, he has focused on...

Despite Criticism, Rays are Rebuilding the Right Way

Kyle O'Neill

Feb 22, 2018

Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

It's never easy to tell a fanbase that it's time to rebuild. Tampa Bay Rays general manager Erik Neander has faced backlash this offseason on the Rays' decision to ship out talent with the longterm future in mi...

Author Kyle O'Neill