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Kevin Henry

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A member of the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA), Kevin Henry has been covering MLB and MiLB for nearly two decades. Those assignments have included All-Star Games and the MLB postseason, including the World Series. Based in the Denver area, Kevin calls Coors Field his home base, but travels throughout North America during the season to discover the best stories possible.

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White Sox remember 'confident' closer Bobby Jenks

On Saturday, Chicago White Sox first base coach/outfield coach Jason Bourgeois remembered more about Bobby Jenks than just his hard-throwing style and intimidating demeanor on the mound.

Astros GM 'encouraged' by latest info on Yordan Alvarez's injury

It appears the Astros got some positive news on the injury that has sidelined a key slugger.

Jose Altuve reaches Astros milestone, eyes 3,000-hit mark

Jose Altuve climbed another rung in the Houston Astros' record book ladder on Wednesday night in Denver.

NL has advantage entering All-Star Game after MLB reveals starters

From MVPs and Silver Sluggers to fresh faces and fascinating stories, the 2025 MLB All-Star Game starters have a little bit of everything.

Astros' Christian Walker continues his torment of former NL West foe

It didn't take long for Christian Walker to rediscover his swing in one of his favorite MLB ballparks to be a hitter.

Grading NL teams at the halfway point

The MLB season passed its midpoint this past week. Yardbarker's MLB writers took the opportunity to come together to hand out some first-half grades for the National League teams. 

With trade rumors swirling, can Luis Severino recoup value for Athletics?

The Athletics signed starting pitcher Luis Severino to a franchise-record deal in the offseason. Can the Athletics now find more value in trading him?

Mariners slugger officially enters Home Run Derby

The Big Dumper is heading to the biggest home run show on earth.

How Dave Roberts plans to use Shohei Ohtani in the All-Star Game

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts not only has the luxury of managing Shohei Ohtani throughout the season, but also will have the two-way superstar at his disposal as the National League Manager during the upcoming MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta.

With Thunder title, Sonics fans can close painful chapter

The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA title on Sunday night, and the sun did indeed rise in Seattle on Monday.

NL: Picking a dream Home Run Derby participant

The 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby will take place on July 14, the day before the All-Star Game, at Atlanta's Truist Park. This week, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together to select one dream participant in the Home Run Derby from each club. 

How Corbin Carroll's injury could impact Diamondbacks, Ketel Marte

Corbin Carroll was not in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night, and his continued absence with a hand injury could have a domino effect on the Arizona batting order on Sunday.

Insider says Sean Payton has Broncos believing they're better than Chiefs

It's a hot take to say the Denver Broncos could surprise the Kansas City Chiefs this season and win the AFC West.

Diamondbacks dealt slew of bad injury news on pitching front

In a season where the list of injured pitchers for the Arizona Diamondbacks just keeps growing, the franchise was dealt even more bad news on Friday.

Five best National League West starting pitchers right now

One of the reasons why four NL West teams have postseason aspirations is strong starting pitching. With that in mind, let's take a look at the five best current starters in the division.

Will Bryce Harper overlook past if Phillies want to make this trade?

As the Phillies explore upgrades for a postseason run, one particular name that has come up brings a bit of extra intrigue.

Rafael Devers' words stinging for Red Sox and what could have been

On Tuesday, it didn't take long for Rafael Devers to answer a big question about his San Francisco Giants future. It also took that same amount of time for the Boston Red Sox to wonder what could have been in Devers had felt the same way earlier in 2025.

What we learned from Shohei Ohtani's first pitches of 2025

Shohei Ohtani finally returned to the mound on Monday night and the San Diego Padres were ready for him. But that doesn't mean that the reigning National League Most Valuable Player was disappointing in his return.

Underrated National League All-Star candidates

Here's a look at one underrated potential All-Star on each National League team.

This Camilo Doval stat is going under the radar with Giants' success

One of the reasons for San Francisco's success so far this season has been the reemergence of Doval.

A realistic dream scenario for every National League team

With roughly 40 percent of the Major League Baseball regular season completed, teams know where they stand. (Sorry, Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies.) But let's provide even the dregs with hope.

Justin Verlander takes a big step toward his Giants return

After logging a strong simulated game on Wednesday at Coors Field, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander took another big step toward a return to the mound.

Shohei Ohtani's progress on mound has Dodgers changing comeback tune

Riddled by injuries so far this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation could be getting an infusion of Shohei Ohtani sooner than expected.

Giants could find a silver lining in Matt Chapman's injury

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman was on his way to a potential All-Star Game nomination, but now the veteran third baseman has hit the injured list, throwing a wrench in his season and a roadblock in front of the high-flying Giants.

Rockies approaching dubious record that no one is talking about

Of all the numbers that have illustrated just how historically bad the Colorado Rockies have been to start the 2025 season, there is another record the franchise is approaching that is head-shaking as well.

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