Kyle O'Neill, Author at Baseball Essential

Interview with Chicago White Sox’ Prospect Bradley Strong

Feb 7, 2016

American League, Features, Headlines, Minor League Baseball

Infielder Bradley Strong was drafted in the 28th round by the Chicago White Sox this past year. He got his first action of professional baseball playing in the Arizona League. He batted .326 with 31 RBIs and 35...

New York Yankees: Keys to Success in 2016

Kyle O'Neill

Feb 6, 2016

American League, American League East, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

In 2015, the New York Yankees finished the season with an 87-75 record before being bounced in the American League Wild Card game against the Houston Astros. The Yankees led the division for the majority of the...

Interview with Washington Nationals Prospect Jake Mayers

Kyle O'Neill

Jan 31, 2016

Features, Headlines, National League

It has always been a goal of Mechanicsville, Virginia's own Jake Mayers to play professional baseball. He was a standout talent in high school, which led him to the University of Richmond, only 25 minutes away ...

Interview with Cardinals Prospect Luke Harrison

Kyle O'Neill

Jan 27, 2016

Features, Headlines, St. Louis Cardinals

In the 35th round of the 2015 MLB Amateur Draft, the St. Louis Cardinals selected Luke Harrison from Indiana University. Harrison is one of the best pitchers in the school's history, as he currently holds the H...

Report: Mike Napoli Agrees to Deal with Indians

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 16, 2015

Cleveland Indians, Contract, Headlines, Offseason

The Cleveland Indians have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with free agent first baseman Mike Napoli. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports was the first to report the deal. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports the deal...

Report: Mariners agree to deal with Steve Cishek

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 12, 2015

American League, American League West, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Seattle Mariners

According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a deal with right-handed reliever Steve Cishek on a two year deal. Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports that the deal is worth $10 million...

Pirates sign Juan Nicasio to one-year deal

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 10, 2015

Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, Offseason

Free agent relief pitcher Juan Nicasio has signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team announced. Ken Rosenthal of Fox was the first to say that it was close. According to Rosenthal, the de...

Cardinals acquire Gyorko from Padres

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 8, 2015

Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, Offseason, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that they agreed to a deal with the San Diego Padres that would send second baseman Jedd Gyorko to the Cardinals in exchange for outfielder Jon Jay. The Padres are also se...

Report: Reds Still Talking to Other Teams on Chapman

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 7, 2015

Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, Offseason

As the Winter Meetings got underway in Nashville, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported that the Cincinnati Reds traded their All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman in exchange for two prospects. However, Mark Sheldon of...

Why the Yankees should consider Patrick Corbin

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 6, 2015

American League, American League East, Features, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman has been very active in trade talks, but only made one trade as the Winter Meetings approach. The team acquired outfielder Aaron Hicks in exchange for catcher John Ryan Mur...

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